Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone 16
40.2Performance66
51.5Display40.7
46.5Camera44.3
47.5Battery47
94.7Features89.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a9 spec wins — iPhone 16
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 wins this phone face-off, 55.1 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26). Google Pixel 8a 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 8a
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 26% higher capacity: 4,492 mAh vs 3,561 mAh
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 40
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 8 W
- 95% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 1,690
- 88% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,100 vs 4,300
- 61% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,450,000 vs 900,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1179x2556 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 86.4 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A18 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,450,000+61% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 3,300+95% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 8,100+88% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+26% | 3,561 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 25 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 170 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |