Apple iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 9a
Apple A18 against Tensor G4, 4,005 vs 5,100 mAh, 20W vs 23W charging, 6.1-inch vs 6.3-inch screens. Every spec side by side.
Design & Dimensions
146.7 mm
71.5 mm
Apple iPhone 16e
Thickness: 7.8 mm
Weight: 167 g
154.7 mm
73.3 mm
Google Pixel 9a
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 185.9 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e  | Google Pixel 9a  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2025 | March 2025 |
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 15 |
| Starting Price (India) | ₹59,900 (128 GB) | ₹49,999 (8 GB + 256 GB) |
| India: 8 GB + 256 GB | Not offered | ₹49,999 |
| India: 128 GB | ₹59,900 | Not offered |
| India: 256 GB | ₹69,900 | Not offered |
| India: 512 GB | ₹89,900 | Not offered |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 146.7 mm | 154.7 mm |
| Width | 71.5 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 185.9 g |
| Frame Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back Material | Glass | Composite |
| Front Material | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Back Finish | Not published by Apple | Matte |
| Frame Finish | Not published by Apple | Satin |
| Ingress Rating | IP68 (6 m up to 30 min) | IP68 |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.1-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Panel Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Actua pOLED |
| Colour Depth | Not published by Apple | 24-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | Not published by Apple | 1,000,000:1 |
| HDR | Supported | Supported |
| Colour Gamut | P3 | Not published by Google |
| True Tone | Supported | Not published by Google |
| Display Cutout | Notch | Not published by Google |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) |
| Peak Brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,700 nits |
| Typical Brightness | 800 nits | Not published by Google |
| HDR Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,800 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core, 2 x 4.04 GHz + 4 x 2.20 GHz | Octa-core, 1 x 3.1 GHz + 3 x 2.6 GHz + 4 x 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| AI Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Options | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 3.1 |
Cameras | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.7 |
| Main Focal Length | 26mm | Not published by Google |
| Main OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Main Field of View | Not published by Apple | 82 degrees |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | None | 13 MP |
| Ultra-Wide Aperture | Not published by Apple | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-Wide Field of View | Not published by Apple | 120 degrees |
| 2x Crop Zoom | 12 MP crop from main | Not published by Google |
| Optical Zoom | 2x optical-quality | Not published by Google |
| Max Digital Zoom | 10x | 8x (Super Res Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Front Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.2 |
| Front Field of View | Not published by Apple | 96.1 degrees |
| Front Autofocus | Yes | Not published by Google |
| TrueDepth | Yes | Not published by Google |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps Dolby Vision, slo-mo 1080p at 240 fps | Rear 4K at 30/60 fps, front 4K at 30 fps, slow motion up to 240 fps |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | Up to 26 hours video playback | 5100 mAh typical (5000 mAh minimum) |
| Wired Charging | 20W | 23W |
| Wireless Charging | 7.5W (Qi) | 7.5W (Qi) |
| Charge Time | 50% in 30 min (20W) | Not published by Google |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| Cellular | 5G (Apple C1 modem) | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| UWB | No | No |
| USB Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) | USB 3.2 |
| Notable Features | Face ID, Action button, stereo speakers | Optical in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers |
| Software Support | No info | 7 years of OS and security updates |