Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 7.5 W |
| AnTuTu | 3550000 | 1240000 |
| Wired charging | 60 W | 21 W |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP |
| Weight | 211 g | 257 g |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
Between the iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the iPhone 18 Pro comes out ahead in wireless charging / antutu, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins on ram / screen size. Overall, the iPhone 18 Pro scores 67 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 66 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67 vs 66). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the iPhone 18 Pro if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are wireless charging, antutu, wired charging, among others. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 25 W vs 7.5 W.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are ram, screen size, battery capacity, among others. The single most decisive one: RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPhone 18 Pro or Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
Apple - iPhone 18 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 1.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPhone 18 Pro if…
Apple - iPhone 18 Pro has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, antutu score, wired charging w.
Choose Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold if…
Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the measurable edge on ram gb, screen size in, battery capacity mah.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - iPhone 18 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 25 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 186.29% more. 3550000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Wired charging — 185.71% more. 60 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Front camera — 80.00% more. 18 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Weight — 46.00 g less. 211 vs 257.
- ▲Pixel density — 23.32% more. 460 ppi vs 373 ppi.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 26.98% more. 8.0 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Battery capacity — 14.64% more. 4650 mAh vs 4056 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 6).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 glead | 257 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mmlead | 10.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | bar | foldable_booklead |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 " | 8.0 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 373 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3000 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 16 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 3550000lead | 1240000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 20.3 GHzlead | 14.6 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 18 MPlead | 10 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4056 mAh | 4650 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 60 Wlead | 21 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 7.5 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 18 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has 14.6% more battery — 4056 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 18 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
iPhone 18 Pro is 46g lighter — 211g vs 257g.
Is iPhone 18 Pro waterproof?+
iPhone 18 Pro has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 9 Pro Fold support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone 18 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 18 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.