Apple iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Our Verdict: There's more battery in the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, 4650mAh to 3349mAh, but capacity doesn't compare cleanly across iOS and Android, so it isn't a battery-life verdict on its own, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger screen at 8" against 6.1", while the Apple iPhone 15 has the sharper one at 461 PPI. The iPhone 15 5G is the lighter phone at 171g against 257g, and only the iPhone 15 5G has a water-resistance rating (IP68); the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has none. Get the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if those extras are worth it to you; otherwise the iPhone 15 5G covers the basics for less.
Buying outright, the iPhone 15 5G starts at £335 SIM-free.
12 reviews 4.2
13 reviews
Prices updated 20 July 2026
Apple iPhone 15
|
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 4.2 12 reviews |
4.2 13 reviews |
| Screen | 6.1" | 8" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Foldable LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 | 2076 x 2152 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 374 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 10 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| Battery | 3,349 mAh | 4,650 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Android 14 |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e-SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 171 grams | 257 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts |
£20.50/mo
£10.00 upfront |
- |
| SIM-free | £334.99 | £619.99 |
| Prices updated 20 July 2026 | ||
| Deals | Deals | |
Cheapest Deals
Related Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Apple iPhone 15's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 15 has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 374, and the Apple iPhone 15 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Apple iPhone 15 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 15 or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Apple iPhone 15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £334.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Apple iPhone 15 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold use?
The Apple iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold uses the Google Tensor G4 (4nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two: it's 86g lighter at 171 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is slimmer at 5.1mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold run?
The Apple iPhone 15 runs Apple iOS and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.