The talking iPhone and Pixel are back, as Google congratulates Apple on (finally) joining the RCS messaging party.

Macworld AI is today’s buzzword. And if you have an iPhone, Apple Intelligence is buzzing all over. The iPhone 16 is the first phone built with Apple Intelligence in mind, and whether you’re buying one this week or not,

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 8 has a larger screen at 6.2 inches compared to the 6.1-inch iPhone 16. Its resolution is lower, however, at 1080x2400 pixels. The iPhone's resolution is 1179x2556 pixels, which means a higher pixel density of 460 pixels per inch against 428ppi. In truth, it's unlikely you'd notice the difference.

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.

Get ready for your Android smartphone to become more secure with an iOS-like theft protection feature, as leak suggests Google plans to add enhanced security measures.

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

Pixel 9 score: 8/10 iPhone 16 score: 8/10 Both operating systems offer distinct advantages. Android 15 on the Pixel 9 provides more customization, while iOS on the iPhone 16 offers seamless integration within the Apple ecosystem.

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.