Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) vs Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6a vs Apple iPhone 16 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4410
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1179x2556
48
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3561
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)
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5 Advantages 
24 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 60Hz |
| 6.1" |
| Dual-LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) |
| Other model names | Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile) | iPhone 16 (A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288) |
| Country or region available |      Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Apple | |
| Release date | 7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 | 9/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in) | 71.6 x 147.6 millimeters (2.82 x 5.81 in) |
| Weight | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 431 PPI | 461 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Ceramic Shield |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display | 1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | iOS 18 |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) | 64bit: Apple A18 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz) | A18 GPU (5-core) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 702380 (v9) | AnTuTu: 1539646 (v10) Geekbench: 7988 (v6.0) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1 | 256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3287 (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) A3081 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) A3286 (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) A3288 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) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) | A3287 (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) A3081 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) A3286 (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) A3288 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) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°0.7µmPDAF |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.6 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/1.56" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor | 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | (dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | 23mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4410 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 25W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green | • Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) | iPhone 16 (256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body) | feature not registered |