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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro X Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB) 21Points
6.8"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

42mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5060
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro XL X
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)} 21 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB) vs iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)
+16GB LPDDR5X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (458GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (111GB available)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1344x2992 pixels36%
Higher resolution screen
vs1170x2532 pixels
+482 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs457 PPI
+6.8"11%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+(front) 42MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5060 mAh80%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2815 mAh
+37W85%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs20W
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
221 grams (7.74 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)17%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)15%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
LTPO OLEDvs+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files

32 Common items in both devices
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
ModelPixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL GQ57SiPhone 12 Pro A2341, A2406, A2407, A2408
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleApple
Release date8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/202410/13/2020
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight221 grams (7.74 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1344x2992 pixels (20:9)1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)482 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 14iOS 14
Firmware updateAndroid 15iOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1380141 (v10)
Geekbench: 4854 (v6)
AnTuTu: 596244 (v8)
Geekbench: 4056 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (458GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (111GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2341 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2406 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2407, A2408 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)A2341 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2406 version:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
A2407, A2408 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)42 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution7483x5612 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length17mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5060 mAh2815 mAh
Charger, watts37W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging23W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• FeliCa
• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (GQ57S 512GB)iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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