Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,252 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40W | 27W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 199 g |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 17 Pro is ahead on wired charging. Google Pixel 9 Pro is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (120Hz), Always-On display, Dynamic Island | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 pixels | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| OS | iOS 26 (upgradable to iOS 26.6.1) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, Hardware-accelerated ray tracing | Google custom GPU |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 16GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe (no 128GB option) | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP Fusion Main (f/1.78, 24mm wide), 48 MP Fusion Ultrawide (f/2.2, 13mm), 48 MP Fusion Telephoto (f/2.8, 100mm periscope telephoto) | 50 MP, f/1.68, 82˚ FoV (wide), OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ FoV (ultrawide), Macro Focus, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 22˚ FoV (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom |
| Features | 8x optical-quality zoom, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, Dolby Vision, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, genlock, next-generation portraits with Focus control, new Bright Photographic Style | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps, Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 18 MP Center Stage (wider field of view) | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus |
| Features | Center Stage for photos and video calls, Ultra-stabilized video, Dual Capture | — |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps | 4K@30/60FPS |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 16.558 Wh (4252 mAh) for eSIM model | — |
| Charging | USB-C fast charging (50% in 20 min with 40W+ adapter), MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.0 mm x 71.9 mm x 8.75 mm (5.91 in x 2.83 in x 0.34 in) | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 199 g (7.0 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody with vapor chamber, Ceramic Shield 2 front and back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C |
| Radio | No | No |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2025 | 2024, August 13 |
| Status | Available. Released September 19, 2025 | Released 2024, September 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — 4,252 mAh for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro versus 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — 206 g for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro versus 199 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro — Sep 2025 for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro versus Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Google Pixel 9 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 9/10 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10.
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