Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 10
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 10 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 10 is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $799, a difference of about $100. The Google Pixel 10 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 10 is praised for tensor g5 with on-device gemini ai. 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 10 if…
- →Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- →7 years of updates
- →Best-in-class computational photography
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 10
Pros
- Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- 7 years of updates
- Best-in-class computational photography
- Clean Android 16 experience
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging
- 12MP ultrawide is basic
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Google Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 16 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 170 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 152 x 72 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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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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