Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone 16e
47.2Performance64.6
58.1Display35.3
57.4Camera53.3
53.3Battery48.5
94.7Features89.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 98 spec wins — iPhone 16e
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 55.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and features (+5). iPhone 16e still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 125% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,200 nits
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16e
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 47
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,900 vs 4,600
- 70% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 1,940
- 21% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,330,000 vs 1,100,000
- 16% lower weight: 167 g vs 198 g
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1170x2532 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 457 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+125% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+1% | 85.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,330,000+21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 3,300+70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 7,900+72% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 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 9 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+17% | 4,005 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+35% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 167 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |