Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 16 Plus delivers Apple's latest A18 chip with iOS 18, featuring a sharp 2000-nit Super Retina XDR display and solid 4K Dolby Vision recording. Its 199g weight makes it more pocketable, while 25W MagSafe charging offers convenience. Google Pixel 7 Pro counters with superior camera versatility,a 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom and advanced computational photography trump iPhone's single ultrawide. Pixel's QHD+ 120Hz display and larger 5000mAh battery edge ahead on technical specs, plus 30W wired charging is faster. However, iPhone 16 Plus benefits from newer silicon and refined software. For photography enthusiasts seeking optical zoom and AI-powered image processing, Pixel 7 Pro remains compelling despite its age. Those prioritizing latest performance and ecosystem integration should choose iPhone 16 Plus.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 212 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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