Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Desert Titanium Front and Back

77

Beebom Score

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Front and Back Obsidian

66

Beebom Score

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A18 ProGoogle Tensor G5
Display6.3", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.8", OLED, 120 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP
Battery3582 mAh5200 mAh
RAM8 GB16 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForDisplay, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Performance and Main CameraBattery, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsDesert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White TitaniumObsidian, Moonstone, Jade
LaunchSeptember 09, 2024August 20, 2025
AvailabilitySeptember 20, 2024August 28, 2025
Launch Price₹1,19,900₹1,24,999

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.3 inches6.8 inches
Resolution Width1206 pixels1344 pixels
Resolution Height2622 pixels2992 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch458 ppi486 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KQHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits3300 nits

Body

Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Weight199 grams232 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus 2
BackGlassGlass
SideTitanium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassCorning Gorilla Glass victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified)Stereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Chipset BrandAppleGoogle
Chipset NameA18 ProTensor G5
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Mali-G715 MC7
Software NameiOSGoogle Android
Software SkiniOSGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)5 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Camera Resolution48 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera 2 TypePeriscopePeriscope
Camera 3 Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, PanoramaLaser Auto Focus, LED Fash, Panorama, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR
StabilizationGimbal StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Front Camera Resolution12 MP42 MP
Front Camera TypeDepthUltrawide
Features3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed Focus, HDRFace Unlock, HDR, Panorama
Video1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Capacity3582 mAh5200 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed45 W45 W

Memory

Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 4.0
RAM8 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)
Network5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS5G, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth5.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceAI Assistant, Call assist, Circle To Search, Gemini Live, Live Translate, Pixel Screenshots
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Thermal Sensor
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)