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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro: which is better?

iPhone 15, iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro compared side by side across 22 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

3 / 4

SMARTPHONES

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APPLE

iPhone 15

$799

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

APPLE

iPhone 16 Pro

$999

BEST OVERALL

GOOGLE

Pixel 9 Pro

$999

BEST BATTERY CAPACITY

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The iPhone 16 Pro takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.4/10 — 0.5 ahead of the Pixel 9 Pro. Tightest race: battery, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

DESI

iPhone 15×0

iPhone 16 Pro×6

Pixel 9 Pro×1

Apple iPhone 15BEST VALUE

Apple iPhone 16 ProBEST OVERALL

Google Pixel 9 ProBEST BATTERY CAPACITY

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPPerformance — iPhone 16 Pro leads by 0.9

TIGHTESTBattery — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

IPHONE 1516 PRO9 PRO

PerformanceiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.9

IPHONE 158.8

16 PRO9.7

9 PRO8.4

CameraiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.4

IPHONE 158.5

16 PRO9.6

9 PRO9.2

DisplayiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.5

IPHONE 157.8

16 PRO9.5

9 PRO9.0

BatteryiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.1

IPHONE 158.0

16 PRO8.8

9 PRO8.7

SoftwareiiPhone 16 Pro · +0.2

IPHONE 159.2

16 PRO9.4

9 PRO9.1

ValueiPixel 9 Pro · +0.4

IPHONE 158.4

16 PRO8.6

9 PRO9.0

DesigniiPhone 16 Pro · +0.5

IPHONE 150.0

16 PRO9.3

9 PRO8.8

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01iPhone 151.08BEST DEAL

02iPhone 16 Pro0.94

03Pixel 9 Pro0.89

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPhone 15$7991W8.6

iPhone 16 Pro$9995W9.4

Pixel 9 Pro$99910W8.9

Battery CapacityMAHi

3,349 mAh

3,582 mAh

4,700 mAh← BEST +31%

Wired ChargingWi

20 W

27 W

37 W← BEST +37%

Wireless ChargingWi

15 W

25 W← BEST +9%

23 W

Main CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP← BEST +4%

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

12 MP

48 MP← TIED BEST

Telephotoi

None (2x in-sensor crop)

12MP 5x

48MP 5x

Front CameraMPi

12 MP

42 MP← BEST +250%

Max Videoi

4K@60fps

4K 120fps Dolby Vision

4K 60fps

Wi-Fii

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 7

WeightGi

171 g← 14% lighter

199 g

Buildi

Aluminum frame, color-infused glass back

Grade 5 titanium

Polished aluminum

Water ResistanceiSAME

IP68

Display SizeINi

6.1 in

6.3 in← TIED BEST

Display Typei

OLED Super Retina XDR

Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED

LTPO OLED

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← TIED BEST

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,000 nits

3,000 nits← BEST +50%

Chipseti

Apple A16 Bionic

Apple A18 Pro

Google Tensor G4

RAMGBi

6 GB

8 GB

16 GB← BEST +100%

AnTuTu Scorei

1,450,000

1,720,000← BEST +19%

1,180,000

Operating Systemi

iOS 17 (upgradable)

iOS 18

Android 15

OS Update SupportYRi

6 yr

7 yr← BEST +17%

Storage Optionsi

128/256/512GB

128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.4

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Pixel 9 Pro (8.9)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

iPhone 15APPLE8.6

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 16 Pro (0.9)

PRIORITY · PERFORMANCE

Best for performance

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.7

PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 93%

Best visible score in the performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (8.8)

PRIORITY · DISPLAY

Best for display

iPhone 16 ProAPPLE9.5

DISPLAY WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the display category group.

RUNNER-UP · Pixel 9 Pro (9.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#3APPLE0.0

iPhone 15

“The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.”

Software 9.2

Performance 8.8

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFDisplay capped at 60Hz refresh

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1APPLE0.0

iPhone 16 Pro

“Premium compact flagship with A18 Pro performance, a 120Hz ProMotion display, pro-grade cameras, and a titanium body.”

Performance 9.7

Camera 9.6

Wins AnTuTu Score

Wins Refresh Rate

TRADE-OFFExpensive

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2GOOGLE0.0

Pixel 9 Pro

“Clean-Android flagship with class-leading computational photography, helpful Gemini AI tools, and seven years of updates.”

Camera 9.2

Software 9.1

Wins Battery Capacity

Wins Main Camera

TRADE-OFFGaming performance trails top chips

BEST BATTERY CAPACITYBest price →

Still deciding? The iPhone 16 Pro is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.4/10 · WINS 6 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro: which is best?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is our overall pick, scoring 9.4/10 against 8.9/10 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro — a 6% edge. Current starting prices span $799–$999. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads overall with a 9.4 total score.
Google Pixel 9 Pro wins 7 comparable specs with a 34% weighted win rate.
Google Pixel 9 Pro has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Apple iPhone 15 has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Apple iPhone 158.6/10

The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.

Pros

+ Excellent 48MP main camera with sharp 2x crop
+ USB-C finally replaces Lightning
+ Dynamic Island and bright OLED display
+ Long, reliable iOS update support

Cons

− Display capped at 60Hz refresh
− No dedicated telephoto lens
− Base 128GB storage feels tight for video shooters

Best for: Mainstream buyers wanting a balanced flagship · People upgrading from older iPhones · Users who value long software support

“If you want the iPhone experience without paying Pro prices, the iPhone 15 is the sweet spot. You give up the 120Hz ProMotion display, telephoto lens and the fastest chip, but you keep the excellent 48MP camera, USB-C, the Dynamic Island and Apple's…”

Apple iPhone 16 ProWINNER 9.4/10

Premium compact flagship with A18 Pro performance, a 120Hz ProMotion display, pro-grade cameras, and a titanium body.

Pros

+ Best-in-class video and color science
+ Fast, efficient A18 Pro chip
+ Premium lightweight titanium build
+ Industry-leading 5+ years of updates

Cons

− Expensive
− Charging slower than Android rivals
− No expandable storage

Best for: Video and content creation · Apple ecosystem users · Long-term ownership

“The most polished small flagship you can buy: best-in-class video, dependable cameras, top-tier performance, and the longest software support in the category. The main trade-offs are price and slower charging than Android rivals.”

Google Pixel 9 Pro8.9/10

Clean-Android flagship with class-leading computational photography, helpful Gemini AI tools, and seven years of updates.

Pros

+ Best-in-class computational photography
+ Clean, fast Android with useful AI
+ Bright, color-accurate display
+ Seven years of updates

Cons

− Gaming performance trails top chips
− Charging could be faster
− Tensor runs warm under load

Best for: Point-and-shoot photography · Clean-Android fans · AI productivity features

“The best point-and-shoot camera phone and the cleanest software, with the most useful AI tools. Gaming performance trails the top Snapdragon chips, and charging is modest.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Apple iPhone 15, Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Google Pixel 9 Pro?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores highest overall (9.4/10, 0.5 points ahead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these smartphones?

The biggest measurable differences are Chipset, Battery Capacity, Main Camera. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other smartphones on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 smartphones from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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