
The iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are most easily told apart by their overall size. On height, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 162.8 mm against the iPhone 16's 147.6 mm — about 15.2 mm more. On width, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 76.6 mm against the iPhone 16's 71.6 mm — about 5.0 mm more. On thickness, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 8.5 mm against the iPhone 16's 7.8 mm — about 0.7 mm more.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the heavier of the two at 221 g, compared with 170 g for the iPhone 16. That is a 51 g difference (30%). In daily handling the difference is easy to feel.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
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 | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 76.6 mm | -5.0 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 162.8 mm | -15.2 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 8.5 mm | -0.7 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 221 g | -51 g |