Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.8", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3582mAh, 30W | 5200mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | Obsidian, Moonstone, Jade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | August 20, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | August 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3300 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
| Weight | 199 grams | 232 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Textured Matt Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Tensor G5 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus | Action Mode, Best Take, HIGH-RES, Laser Auto Focus, LED Fash, Macro Mode, panorama, Pixel Shift, Pro Mode (long exposure), Ultra-HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, Cinematic mode, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Macro Video Recording, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Google Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Assistant, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Live Translate, Pixel Screenshots |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 42 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Depth | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed Focus | AI Scene Recognition, Dual-pixel PDAF, HDR Photos, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GNSS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Color Temperature Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermal Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
