Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9a
72
Beebom Score
77
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3561mAh, 45W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3561mAh, 45W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Battery and Gaming | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Battery and Gaming |
General
| Colors | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,990 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,990 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2556 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2556 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Weight | 170 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 170 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
| Chipset Name | A18 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 23 W | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) |
