Google Pixel 9 vs. iPhone 15: Which one should you buy?

Want a high-powered flagship smartphone that doesn’t break the bank? You’re not lacking in options, and there’s now one more to pick from. The recent Made by Google event introduced us to the Google Pixel 9 , Google’s basic flagship phone with a new processor, a super-strong camera, and more AI smarts than you can shake a stick at. But what about your other options? The Apple iPhone 15 fills a similar role in Apple’s latest iPhone lineup, and it, too, has a strong processor, capable camera, and a whole bunch of AI features.

They’re even priced similarly. So, if you’re looking to buy one or the other, you should probably be at least considering the other one. But which one is better for you? We took a look to find out.

Google Pixel 9 vs. iPhone 15: specs Google Pixel 9 vs. iPhone 15: design and display These are two very different-looking phones, at least from behind.

The iPhone 15 will likely be instantly recognizable for most, with a diagonally placed camera system in the top-left corner and a discretely placed Apple logo in the center of the back. It’s sleek and minimalist and rather different from what Google offers. The Pixel 9 has a discrete Google logo in the center, like the iPhone, but the top of the phone is dominated by the redesigned camera bar.

Instead of running the breadth of the phone, the camera bar now has rounded edges that stop before the end. It’s still obviously a Pixel phone, though, and it’s a fun twist for the formula. We’ve only .