Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16 Pro
43.9Performance68.7
55.8Display59.9
56.1Camera59.3
56.3Battery51.8
94.7Features89.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and display (+4). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 42% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 3,582 mAh
- 35% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,000 nits
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 56
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1206x2622 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+35% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 90.9 %+8% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,650,000+57% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 3,400+79% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 8,300+84% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+42% | 3,582 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 30 W+30% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 25 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+7% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9a | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |