Head to head
iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Pixel 9 has the larger display (6.3" vs 6.1").
- Pixel 9 carries the bigger battery (4,700 mAh vs 3,561 mAh).
- Pixel 9 has the faster display (120Hz vs 60Hz).
- iPhone 16 is lighter (170 g vs 198 g).
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 16 | Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-09-20 | 2024-08-22 |
| Display | 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR | 6.3" Actua OLED |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A18 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide | 50MP wide + 48MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 10.5MP |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W | USB-C, 27W wired, Qi wireless (15W), Battery Share |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 |
| Weight | 170 g | 198 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | Android 14 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 16 | Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Obsidian |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
FAQ
iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16 or the Pixel 9?
Both launched in 2024.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Pixel 9: 4,700 mAh vs 3,561 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement costs the same for both at BK Wireless: $199.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 16 and the Pixel 9?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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