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

Apple iPhone 16 alternatives

Tap above to see alternatives.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Google Pixel 8a alternatives

Tap above to see alternatives.

Your comparison result will be shown here.

Apple iPhone 16

A18
3 nm
3561 mAh
45W
6.1"
1179 x 2556 pixels
48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
Specs

Google Pixel 8a

Tensor G3
4 nm
4492 mAh
18W
6.1"
1080x2400 pixels
64 MP
4K@30/60fps,
Specs

Google Pixel 8a

General

Launch Date

September 09, 2024

May 07, 2024

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

Body

Dimensions

147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm

152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm

Thickness

7.8 mm

8.9 mm

Weight

170 g

188 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min)

IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display

Size

6.1 inches

Type

Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10

OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

60 Hz

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

Resolution

1179 x 2556 pixels

1080x2400 pixels

Pixel Density

461 ppi

431 ppi

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

86.4 %

81.6 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass

Gorilla Glass 3

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)

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (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

64 MP
f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm

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, Fixed Focus

Video Recording

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

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

Video Recording Features

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

OIS, Slo-motion

Selfie Camera

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

13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

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@30fps
1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

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

SIM 1

26 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79

18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78

SIM 2

26 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79

17 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi Details

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

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/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

3561 mAh

4492 mAh

Type

Li-Ion

Li-Polymer

Removable

Wired charging

45W

18W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min

Wireless Charging

25W

7.5W

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

Others

Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain

Price in India

₹72400

₹52999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

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

Which phone offers longer software support?

Both Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 8a 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 and Google Pixel 8a feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Google Pixel 8a offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at 2000 nits. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 8a features a larger 4492 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Apple iPhone 16 offers faster wireless charging at 25W, while Google Pixel 8a supports 7.5W.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Apple iPhone 16 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

Can I buy these phones on Amazon?

Apple iPhone 16 – Check price here
Google Pixel 8a – Check price here

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