Phone Comparison
Google Pixel 9 vs Realme 16 Pro+
Detailed side-by-side comparison of Google Google Pixel 9 and Realme Realme 16 Pro+. Compare specifications, camera, battery, performance, and more.

Google Pixel 9
From $799
★ 4.5
Winner

Realme 16 Pro+
About 380 EUR
★ 4.4
Quick Verdict
Based on our comparison, the Realme 16 Pro+ edges out the Google Pixel 9 in several key areas including larger battery and larger display. However, the Google Pixel 9 remains a strong contender and may be the better choice if you prioritize different features.
Choose Google Pixel 9 if you want:
- Higher megapixel camera
- More RAM
Choose Realme 16 Pro+ if you want:
- Larger battery
- Larger display
- Higher refresh rate
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Google Pixel 9
Realme 16 Pro+
Display
Screen Size
6.3 inches
6.8 inches, 112.8 cm²
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi)
1280 x 2800 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
Display Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 4608Hz PWM
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 722
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 7.0
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", OIS | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123° (ultrawide)
Triple: 200MP f/1.9 (wide) with OIS + 50MP f/2.8 periscope telephoto (3.5x optical) with OIS + 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120fps
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
7000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion
Wired Charging
27W wired (PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W Qi wireless, reverse wireless charging, bypass charging
80W wired, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD/QC, Reverse wired, Bypass Charging
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Memory
RAM
12GB
8GB / 12GB
Card Slot
No
No
Body
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
162.5 x 76.3 x 8.1 mm or 8.5 mm
Weight
198 g
198 g or 203 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum alloy frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Water Resistance
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 2m for 30 min)
Connectivity
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G SA/NSA
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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