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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) vs Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 8a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8a X Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) 23Points
6.9"
OLED

1320x2868

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4685
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)

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iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)} 23 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) vs Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)} 5 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
+4.04GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)
+1TB (960GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256GB (220GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1320x2868 pixels46%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+458 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs431 PPI
+6.9"13%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP41%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsOIS: Optical stabilization
+1/1.28" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.73" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4685 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4492 mAh
+30W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
227 grams (7.95 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)20%
Lighter
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 13MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

32 Common items in both devices
8GB LPDDR5X
120Hz
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
ModeliPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
Other model namesiPhone 16 Pro Max (A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297)Google Pixel 8a G6GPR
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleGoogle
Release date9/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/20245/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 163 millimeters (3.06 x 6.42 in)72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight227 grams (7.95 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front and backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDOLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1320x2868 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)458 PPI431 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut
2000nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
System versioniOS 18Android 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A18 Pro (3nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.04GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerA18 Pro GPU (6-core)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1735427 (v10)
Geekbench: 8218 (v6.0)
AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10)
Geekbench: 4384 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage1TB (960GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A3296 (International):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3084 e-SIM only (USA):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3295 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
A3297 No e-SIM (China):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkA3296 (International):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
A3084 e-SIM only (USA):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
A3295 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6)
A3297 No e-SIM (China):
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm0.7µmPDAF
12MP periscope telephoto f/2.8120mm1/3.06"1.12µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.28" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/25/30/60/120fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
10-bit HDR
ProRes RAW
Cinematic mode
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio 3D
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4685 mAh4492 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging25W Qi wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium
• Apple Intelligence
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB)Google Pixel 8a (G6GPR 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
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