Apple iPhone 16 alternatives
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Apple iPhone 16 leads by 9 points.
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
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A18
3 nm
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3561 mAh
45W
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6.1"
1179 x 2556 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
Google Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 9a
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5100 mAh
23W
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6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
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48 MP
4K@30/60fps
General
Launch Date
September 09, 2024
March 19, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
iOS 18
Android 15
OS Updates
7 Years
7 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
7 Years
AI Features
Apple Intelligence
Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more
Body
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
170 g
186 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass
Build Details
Aluminum Frame
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min)
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.3 inches
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
2700 nits
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels
1080 x 2424 pixels
Pixel Density
461 ppi
422 ppi
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
86.4 %
83.5 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18
Google Tensor G4
Process Size
3 nm
4 nm
CPU
Hexa-core
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
48 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video Recording Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
12 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Selfie Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM 1 5G Bands
26 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
18 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
SIM 2 5G Bands
26 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
18 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Yes
No
Battery
Capacity
3561 mAh
5100 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
45W
23W
Charging Speed
50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
25W
5W
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Others
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Price in India
₹79900
₹49999
FAQs
In this comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 with the Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9a with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.
Both phones offer the same OS update support and receive security updates for the same duration.
Both phones feature AMOLED displays. Moreover, Google Pixel 9a offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling. Google Pixel 9a also has a brighter display with 2700 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.
Google Pixel 9a has a larger 5100 mAh battery for longer usage. Apple iPhone 16 supports faster wired charging at 45W. Apple iPhone 16 also offers faster wireless charging at 25W.
Both phones have the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.