Apple iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 9a
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Beebom Score
62
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.3", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 3280 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.3", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 3280 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery |
General
| Colors | Black, White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 19, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 28, 2025 | April 10, 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 10, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,900 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Type | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | Full HD+ 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 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | Full HD+ 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 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Weight | 167 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | |||
| 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 | 185.9 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | |||
| 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 | Nano-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | |||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
| Chipset Name | A18 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Nano-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | |||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash | Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash | Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 3280 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 23 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 3280 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 w | 23 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via Satellite | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via Satellite | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) |
