Apple iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 8a
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 12 differences across 28 checks. 16 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPhone 16e
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4005 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £...
Google · 2024
Pixel 8a
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4492 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 | No | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 7.5W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 7.5W wired, 7.5W wireless | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 4005 mAh | 4492 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP67 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4 | Yes |
| Weight | 167 g | 188 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.1" |
| 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 | 2025, February 28 | 2024, May 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| Launch price | $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £ 426.58 / ₹ 59,900 | $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.