Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Google Pixel 9

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Google Pixel 9, display quality is the main reason to lean one way. The iPhone has a sharper 461 PPI display, its LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel, and 128GB to 1000GB storage; the Pixel mainly responds with its OLED panel and a larger 4,700 mAh battery. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Software may decide it too: the iPhone keeps you in Apple's iOS ecosystem, while the Pixel is the Android choice. The iPhone is the better fit for display quality, while the Pixel is the one to consider for screen size.

The iPhone 15 Pro 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £639 over a typical contract, £61 less than the Pixel 9.

Expert Rating
4.3
12 reviews
4.2
13 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.3"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED OLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1080 x 2424
Pixels Per Inch
461 421
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 10.5 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
Battery
3,274 mAh 4,700 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Apple iOS Android 14
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight
187 grams 198 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£23.50/mo (£20.00 upfront) £54.83/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£439.99 £274.99
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9
Expert Rating 4.3
12 reviews
4.2
13 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.3"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED OLED
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1080 x 2424
Pixels Per Inch 461 421
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 10.5 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
Battery 3,274 mAh 4,700 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB
OS Apple iOS Android 14
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight 187 grams 198 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £23.50/mo
£20.00 upfront
£54.83/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £439.99 £274.99
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro

24 Months

128GB

Black Titanium

Refurbished

1GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£18 a month, £20 upfront.

Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9

12 Months

128GB

Peony

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£54.83 a month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Google Pixel 9 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is cheaper on contract at £639.00 over the life of the deal from £23.50 per month with £20.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Google Pixel 9?

The Google Pixel 9 has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 15 Pro has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 421, and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Google Pixel 9 has a OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Google Pixel 9?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Google Pixel 9 has a 50 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 Pro or Google Pixel 9?

The Google Pixel 9 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £274.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Google Pixel 9?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Google Pixel 9 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Google Pixel 9 use?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is powered by the Apple A17 Pro , while the Google Pixel 9 uses the Google Tensor G4 (4nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Google Pixel 9?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 11g lighter at 187 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Google Pixel 9?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Google Pixel 9 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Google Pixel 9 run?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro runs Apple iOS and the Google Pixel 9 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.