Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iQOO 16
Battery capacity (8,400 mAh)
WinsCharging
iQOO 16
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
Pixel 9 Pro XL
AnTuTu benchmark (1,380,138 pts)
WinsDisplay
iQOO 16
Screen size (6.85")
WinsWeight
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Total weight (221g)
WinsValue
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pixel 9 Pro XL | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.8" | 6.85" | |
| 1,344 × 2,992 | 1,440 × 3,168 | |
| LTPO OLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 165Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 10,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, thermometer (skin temperature) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| 1,380,138 | — | |
| 2,540 | — | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,060 mAh | 8,400 mAh | |
| 37W | 100W | |
| 23W | 40W | |
Build | ||
| 221g | 229.8g | |
| 8.5mm | 8.3mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front aluminum frame glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or glass back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Vivo iQOO 16
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Vivo iQOO 16
Highest resolution main camera.