Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
40.2Performance69.5
51.5Display60.4
46.5Camera59.3
47.5Battery61.3
94.7Features89.3
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a13 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and battery (+14). 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 features score: 95 vs 89
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 17% lower weight: 188 g vs 227 g
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 91.4 %+10% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,720,000+91% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 3,400+101% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 8,450+97% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,685 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 25 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+17% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |