Apple iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 10 – Price, Specs & Features

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Apple iPhone 16e

A18
3 nm
4005 mAh
20W
6.1"
1170 x 2532 pixels
48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
Specs

Google Pixel 10

Tensor G5
3 nm
4970 mAh
30W
6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
48 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
Specs

Google Pixel 10

General

Launch Date

February 19, 2025

August 20, 2025

Availability

Available Now

August 28

iOS 18.3.1

Android 16

Custom UI

Pixel UI

OS Updates

7 Years

Security Updates

7 Years

AI Features

Apple Intelligence

Gemini - AI assistant, Add Me, Pixel Screenshots, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji and more

Body

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm

152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm

Thickness

7.8 mm

8.6 mm

Weight

167 g

204 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min))

IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))

Display

Size

6.1 inches

6.3 inches

Type

Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10

OLED, HDR10+

Refresh Rate

60 Hz

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

1200 nits

3000 nits

Resolution

1170 x 2532 pixels

1080 x 2424 pixels

Pixel Density

457 ppi

422 ppi

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

87.1 %

86.1 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Apple A18

Google Tensor G5

Process Size

3 nm

CPU

Hexa-core
2x4.04 GHz
4x2.20 GHz

Octa core
1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4
5x2.85 GHz Cortex-A725
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A520

GPU

Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Mali-G715 MC7

RAM & Storage

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

12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)

RAM Type

LPDDR5

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

48 MP
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS

48 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, Samsung ISOCELL GN8, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

10.8 MP
f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom

13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", Sony IMX712, PDAF

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio

Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take

Video Recording

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

4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Video Recording Features

Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound recording and more

Selfie Camera

12 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

10.5 MP
f/2.2, 95˚, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF

Selfie Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound recording and more

HDR, panorama

Selfie Video Recording

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

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

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM)

5G Support

Yes

23 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

Yes

24 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi Details

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

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

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

USB Type-C 3.2

Bluetooth

5.3

6.0

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

4005 mAh

4970 mAh

Type

Li-Ion

Removable

Wired charging

20W

30W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 mins

55% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

7.5W

15W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Yes

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

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

Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer

Others

Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Satellite SOS service

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Black, White

Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian

Price in India

₹53499

₹79999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16e with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 10 with the Google Tensor G5 (3nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Both Apple iPhone 16e and Google Pixel 10 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 16e and Google Pixel 10 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Google Pixel 10 offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Google Pixel 10 also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16e offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 10 features a larger 4970 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Google Pixel 10 also supports faster wired charging at 30W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 16e. Google Pixel 10 supports faster wireless charging at 15W, compared to 7.5W on Apple iPhone 16e.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

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

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