Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 10a
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 10a sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 10a is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $799, a difference of about $300. The Google Pixel 10a is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 stands out for a18 chip enables apple intelligence, while Google Pixel 10a is praised for exceptional computational photography with tensor g5 ai processing. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 if…
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
- →Compact and lightweight design
Buy the Google Pixel 10a if…
- →Exceptional computational photography with Tensor G5 AI processing
- →Bright 90Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- →Large 5000mAh battery with all-day endurance
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16
Pros
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Compact and lightweight design
- Improved 48 MP main camera
- Strong battery life for its size
Cons
- Still 60Hz display in 2024
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto lens
- No always-on display
Google Pixel 10a
Pros
- Exceptional computational photography with Tensor G5 AI processing
- Bright 90Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- Large 5000mAh battery with all-day endurance
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
Cons
- No telephoto lens for zoom photography
- 128GB base storage non-expandable
- Slower 25W charging compared to competitors
- Modest performance gains over Pixel 9a
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 170 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.7 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13MP f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13MP f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony |
| Weight | — | 199g |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 8GB |
| Chipset | — | Google Tensor G5 |
| Storage | — | 128GB |
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