When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 Plus and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 Plus stands at 160.9 mm while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 162.8 mm. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 1.9 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 Plus is 77.8 mm across versus the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 76.6 mm. The iPhone 16 Plus is 1.2 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16 Plus comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 8.5 mm. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is 0.7 mm thicker.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is heavier at 221 grams versus 199 grams for the iPhone 16 Plus. That is a 22-gram difference (11.1%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
| Metric | iPhone 16 Plus | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.8 mm | 76.6 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Height | 160.9 mm | 162.8 mm | -1.9 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 8.5 mm | -0.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 221 g | -22.0 mm |