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Google Pixel 8a vs Apple iPhone 16

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Google Pixel 8a vs Apple iPhone 16

75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
VS
88 out of 100
Apple iPhone 16
Google Pixel 8a
Apple iPhone 16

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.1-inch Google Pixel 8a (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on May 7, 2024, against the Apple iPhone 16, which is powered by Apple A18 and came out 4 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 8a
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Comes with 931 mAh larger battery capacity: 4492 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 19:43 hours)
  • 37% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1673K versus 1223K)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • Delivers 13% higher peak brightness (1720 against 1518 nits)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (30W versus 18W)
  • Thinner bezels – 5.1% more screen real estate

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8a 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 8a
vs
iPhone 16

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.1 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1179 x 2556 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI430 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, HDR10Yes, Dolby Vision
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Ceramic Shield
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%86.4%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space99.1%99.7%
PWM120 Hz60 Hz
Response time2 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8a
1518 nits
iPhone 16+13%
1720 nits

Design and build

Height152.1 mm (5.99 inches)147.6 mm (5.81 inches)
Width72.7 mm (2.86 inches)71.6 mm (2.82 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)7.8 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)170 g (6 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP68
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, GreenWhite, Black, Blue, Green, Pink
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayNo
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 8a
81.3%
iPhone 16+6%
86.4%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8a 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 8a
1683
iPhone 16+95%
3283
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 8a
4330
iPhone 16+87%
8094
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8a
1223695
iPhone 16+37%
1673813
CPU368321441992
GPU432077699959
Memory218319173158
UX204978358704
Total score12236951673813
Samples[3 tests][2 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Memory clock3200 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 size18.4 GB16 GB

Battery

Capacity4492 mAh3561 mAh
Max charge power18 W30 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (7.5 W)Yes (15 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes
Fast chargingYes (33% in 30 min)Yes (59% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:09 hr1:42 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:15 hr13:44 hr
Watching video13:00 hr18:09 hr
Gaming04:54 hr05:56 hr
Standby86 hr130 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8a
19:43 hr
iPhone 16+51%
29:45 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution9000 x 70008000 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 lens120°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution64 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.6
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorSony IMX787 -
Sensor size1/1.73"1/1.56"
Pixel size0.8 micron1 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution13 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 13 mm
SensorSony IMX712 -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron0.7 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh6080
Preview7184
Zoom126116
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Apple iPhone 16 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution4032 x 30244032 x 3024
Aperture - f/1.9
Focal length - 23 mm
Sensor - CMOS
Sensor size - 1/3.6"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
Autofocus - Phase autofocus
Stabilization - Digital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoYes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)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 8a
89.3 dB
iPhone 16+1%
90.4 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedMay 2024September 2024
Release dateMay 2024September 2024
Launch price$499$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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