Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e
43.9Performance64.6
55.8Display35.3
56.1Camera53.3
56.3Battery48.5
94.7Features89.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — iPhone 16e
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 56.3 against 55.7 for iPhone 16e. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9a edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 125% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $599
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16e
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 44
- 76% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,900 vs 4,500
- 74% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 1,900
- 27% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,330,000 vs 1,050,000
- 12% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 | 84 % | 85.6 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,330,000+27% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 3,300+74% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 7,900+76% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+27% | 4,005 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W+15% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 167 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 9a | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |