Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9a
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 14 differences across 28 checks. 14 answers are identical.
Apple · 2024
iPhone 16
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 3561 mAh
- Launch price
- $799
Google · 2025
Pixel 9a
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Processor
- Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 5100 mAh
- Launch price
- $499
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 7.5W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 20W wired, 25W wireless | 23W wired, 7.5W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 3561 mAh | 5100 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Yes |
| Weight | 170 g | 186 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.3" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | Yes (under display, optical) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2024, September 20 | 2025, April 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.