Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 16
40.9Performance66
54.3Display40.7
44.2Camera44.3
52.9Battery47
94.7Features89.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 88 spec wins — iPhone 16
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 wins this phone face-off, 55.1 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and camera (+0). Google Pixel 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 28% higher capacity: 4,575 mAh vs 3,561 mAh
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 41
- 92% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 1,720
- 86% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,100 vs 4,350
- 56% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,450,000 vs 930,000
- 39% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″+2% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1179x2556 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 86.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A18 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 1,450,000+56% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 3,300+92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 8,100+86% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+28% | 3,561 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 170 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |