Which phone has better performance, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Google Pixel 8 Pro?

In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus with its A18 (3nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro with the Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Google Pixel 8 Pro – Price, Specs & Features

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Apple iPhone 16 Plus

A18
3 nm
4006 mAh
45W
6.7"
1290 x 2796 pixels
48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
Specs

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Tensor G3
4 nm
5050 mAh
30W
6.7"
1344x2992 pixels
50 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

Google Pixel 8 Pro

General

Launch Date

September 09, 2024

October 04, 2023

Availability

Available Now

iOS 18

Android 14

OS Updates

7 Years

Security Updates

7 Years

AI Features

Apple Intelligence

Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji, Magic Compose

Body

Dimensions

160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm

Thickness

7.8 mm

8.8 mm

Weight

199 g

213 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min)

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Size

6.7 inches

Type

Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10

LTPO OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

60 Hz

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

2400 nits

Resolution

1290 x 2796 pixels

1344x2992 pixels

Pixel Density

460 ppi

490 ppi

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

88.0 %

87.4 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Apple A18

Google Tensor G3

Process Size

3 nm

4 nm

CPU

Hexa-core

Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510

GPU

Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Immortalis-G715s MC10

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)

12GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 3.1)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

48 MP
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS

12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF

50 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS

48 MP
f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom

48 MP
f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording

4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps

4K@30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps

Video Recording Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Slo-motion, Video HDR, Macro Video, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

12 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

10.5 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF

Selfie Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.

Auto-HDR, panorama

Selfie Video Recording

4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps

4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

5G Support

Yes

26 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

Yes

21 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort

USB Type-C 3.2

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Yes

Battery

Capacity

4006 mAh

5050 mAh

Type

Li-Ion

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

45W

30W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

25W

23W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

Others

Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

Price in India

₹79900

₹98999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Both Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Google Pixel 8 Pro offer the same software support — 7 years of OS updates and 7 years of security updates.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Google Pixel 8 Pro feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Google Pixel 8 Pro offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Google Pixel 8 Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 2400 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 8 Pro offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 8 Pro features a larger 5050 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 Plus also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 30W on Google Pixel 8 Pro. Apple iPhone 16 Plus offers faster wireless charging at 25W, while Google Pixel 8 Pro supports 23W.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

Can I buy these phones on Amazon?

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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.