
The iPhone Air 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 Air's 156.2 mm — about 6.6 mm more. On width, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 76.6 mm against the iPhone Air's 74.7 mm — about 1.9 mm more. On thickness, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 8.5 mm against the iPhone Air's 5.6 mm — about 2.9 mm more.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the heavier of the two at 221 g, compared with 165 g for the iPhone Air. That is a 56 g difference (34%). In daily handling the difference is easy to feel.
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 Air | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.7 mm | 76.6 mm | -1.9 mm |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 162.8 mm | -6.6 mm |
| Depth | 5.6 mm | 8.5 mm | -2.9 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 221 g | -56 g |