Apple iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 9a
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Beebom Score
73
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4005mAh, 20W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4005mAh, 20W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Battery and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Battery and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Black, White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 19, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 28, 2025 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,900 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | February 19, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 28, 2025 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,900 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Type | OLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | p-OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Weight | 167 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| 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 | 167 grams | 186 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| 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 16e
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
| Chipset Name | A18 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 4005 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 23 W | ||
| Capacity | 4005 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) |
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