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Feature Face-Off: Google Pixel 9a vs Apple iPhone 16e
Google Pixel 9a
VS
Apple iPhone 16e
Specifications
Google Pixel 9a
VS
Apple iPhone 16e
Build Quality
| Device Height | 154.7 mm (6.09 inches) | 146.7 mm (5.78 inches) |
| Device Width | 73.3 mm (2.89 inches) | 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Red, Purple | White, Black |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 84.5% | 87.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3100 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4 | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G715 MP7 | Apple A18 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 940 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 896 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~1684.4 GFLOPS | ~1907 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4200 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | iOS 18.3 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | Stock Android |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:20 hr | 11:59 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 11:59 hr | 15:01 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 91 hr | 127 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 48 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 121 | Digital |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 13 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 20 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | Sony IMX714 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | 1 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) | GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 | UMTS/HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | February 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $499 | $599 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 89 | 71 |
| Camera Rating | 84 | 74* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 53 | 70 |
| Battery Rating | 67 | 81 |
| Connectivity Rating | 83 | 78 |
| Overall Review Score | 74 | 79* |
Phone Price Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
$499.00 USD
EUR
419.51
INR
45,206.76
NGN
675,447.20
JPY
77,161.37
MYR
1,957.93
CNY
3,452.43
ZAR
7,955.86
RUB
38,570.11
GBP
365.47
CHF
382.98
Apple iPhone 16e
$599.00 USD
EUR
503.58
INR
54,266.23
NGN
810,807.36
JPY
92,624.57
MYR
2,350.30
CNY
4,144.30
ZAR
9,550.22
RUB
46,299.59
GBP
438.71
CHF
459.73
