Google's Pixel 9 Pro delivers a top-shelf experience in a reasonable size, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL remains a big-screen star. So which is better?

All colors of the unlocked 128GB version of the Google Pixel 8 Pro are included in this offer. Meanwhile, the Pixel Watch is the original version in silver, which may be older now but is still a fine way to keep track of the time and monitor your vitals.

The company typically launches a promotion on the September 27th to mark its birthday as a company. The difference this year is that its latest flagship devices have landed earlier than normal. That means the Pixel 9 range has been included in the sale with enhanced trade-in prices that match its pre-order deals last month, topping out at $720.

This time around we’re comparing the very best smartphones Google and Apple have to offer, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. Both of these smartphones were launched rather recently.

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.

The Pixel 9 Pro and the rest of the Pixel 9 series doesn't include Qi2 support. However, you can still use a Qi2 charger to charge the Pixel 9 Pro. W ireless chargin

We pitted the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL against the iPhone 15 Pro Max in an epic battle to see which of the big premium smartphones is king.

In this Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 16 Pro Max comparison, find out whether Google finally has enough to challenge Apple's dominance.