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Google Pixel 8 vs Apple iPhone 16

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Google Pixel 8 vs Apple iPhone 16

76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
VS
88 out of 100
Apple iPhone 16
Google Pixel 8
Apple iPhone 16

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.2-inch Google Pixel 8 (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on October 4, 2023, against the Apple iPhone 16, which is powered by Apple A18 and came out 11 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Comes with 1014 mAh larger battery capacity: 4575 vs 3561 mAh
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+3)
Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 16
  • Shows 51% longer battery life (29:45 vs 19:39 hours)
  • 46% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1673K versus 1142K)
  • The phone is 11 months newer
  • Delivers 18% higher peak brightness (1720 against 1459 nits)
  • 93% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 3283 and 1697 points
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Weighs 17 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8 and Apple iPhone 16 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 8
vs
iPhone 16

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.2 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1179 x 2556 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI428 ppi460 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness2000 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1400 nits1600 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, Dolby Vision
Screen protectionGorilla Glass VictusCeramic Shield
Screen-to-body ratio87.1%86.4%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space99.2%99.7%
PWM170 Hz60 Hz
Response time3 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8
1459 nits
iPhone 16+18%
1720 nits

Design and build

Height150.5 mm (5.93 inches)147.6 mm (5.81 inches)
Width70.8 mm (2.79 inches)71.6 mm (2.82 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)7.8 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight187 g (6.6 oz)170 g (6 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsBlack, Gray, Rose goldWhite, Black, Blue, Green, Pink
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayNo
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 8+1%
87.1%
iPhone 16
86.4%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8 and Apple iPhone 16 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Apple A18
Max clock3000 MHz4040 MHz
CPU cores9 (1 + 4 + 4)6 (2 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3		- 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth
- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers3 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNeural Engine
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Apple A18 GPU
GPU shading units896640
GPU clock890 MHz1490 MHz
FLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS~1907 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pixel 8
1697
iPhone 16+93%
3283
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 8
4281
iPhone 16+89%
8094
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8
1142697
iPhone 16+46%
1673813
CPU355012441992
GPU374696699959
Memory183080173158
UX229909358704
Total score11426971673813
Samples[9 tests][2 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Memory clock4200 MHz -
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256, 512 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.2)
ROMStock Android -
OS size14 GB16 GB

Battery

Capacity4575 mAh3561 mAh
Max charge power27 W30 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (18 W)Yes (15 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes
Fast chargingYes (56% in 30 min)Yes (59% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:16 hr1:42 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:08 hr13:44 hr
Watching video14:06 hr18:09 hr
Gaming04:49 hr05:56 hr
Standby81 hr130 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8
19:39 hr
iPhone 16+51%
29:45 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448000 x 6000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens126°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.6
Focal length25 mm26 mm
SensorSamsung GNV -
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.56"
Pixel size1.2 micron1 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 13 mm
SensorSony IMX386 Exmor RS -
Sensor size1/2.9" -
Pixel size1.25 micron0.7 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh7080
Preview6484
Zoom129116
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Apple iPhone 16 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10.5 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27364032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2f/1.9
Focal length21 mm23 mm
Sensor - CMOS
Sensor size1/3.1"1/3.6"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusNoPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoYes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*1 -
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*20 -
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 8
89 dB
iPhone 16+2%
90.4 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedOctober 2023September 2024
Release dateOctober 2023September 2024
Launch price$699$799
SAR (head) - 1.24 W/kg
SAR (body) - 1.41 W/kg
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Face recognition sensor
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
Further details
Notes on iPhone 16:
    - The US model is eSIM-only, while the international version offers both a physical SIM slot and eSIM support.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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