Tanishq disclosed that he intended to purchase the iPhone 15, as its cost would ultimately decrease. To be exact, the customer only uses the Apple smartphone for its "good camera" and views it from a purely utilitarian standpoint.

The Pixel 8 has a larger screen at 6.2 inches compared to the 6.1-inch iPhone 16. Its resolution is lower, however, at 1080x2400 pixels. The iPhone's resolution is 1179x2556 pixels, which means a higher pixel density of 460 pixels per inch against 428ppi. In truth, it's unlikely you'd notice the difference.

The Pixel 9 Pro's screen is brighter, with a touch higher resolution compared to the iPhone, although the real-world difference may be minimal. The iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip is far more powerful than the Tensor G4 chip in the Pixel 9 Pro. It's ideal for gaming and AI applications.

Compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, there's a lack of contrast with the night sky appearing to be dark gray. There's a greater halo effect, too, further detracting from the image's sharpness and clarity. The light appears to be too intense, washing out the finer details of the moon.

Apple and Google both have big, expensive phones. But how do they measure up? Let's take a look at the specs.

Just barely a month later, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is now offered with up to RM1,100 discount in Malaysia. The base Pixel 9 is also offered up to RM700 off.

The iPhone 16 is official, challenging the best of Android. See how it compares to Google's finest in our iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9 comparison.