Google Pixel 9a / Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Google Pixel 9a: Pixel 9a; 8 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB. The band list on this page belongs to the GTF7P model on the UK page; model codes and 5G bands can differ in other markets. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10a are separate models.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro; 128 GB–1 TB; Black, White, Natural and Desert Titanium. The 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max is a separate model. The US model is eSIM-only.

Specification	Google Pixel 9a	Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Release year	2025	2024
Display	6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua pOLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz Smooth Display; 1,800 nits HDR, 2,700 nits peak Smooth Display switches between 60 and 120 Hz depending on content, so scrolling is smooth and static screens save power. 2,700 nits is the peak for a small area; the full-screen HDR figure is 1,800 nits. Google	6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2622 × 1206, 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: 120 Hz smoothness when scrolling and gaming, lower rates on still images to save power. Apple quotes 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 2000 nits outdoor peak and 1 nit minimum; peaks are not sustained full-screen brightness. Apple
Cover glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 3 is an older Corning glass generation; the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro use the newer Victus 2. Google	—
Processor	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Titan M2 handles sensitive tasks such as passcodes, lock screen and boot verification on a chip separate from the main processor. Google	—
Memory and storage	8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB There is no microSD slot; storage is chosen at purchase. Google	—
Rear cameras	48 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch, Quad PD, OIS + EIS); 13 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is done in software and optical quality is given only at 0.5x and 1x. Google	48 MP Fusion (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, second-generation sensor-shift OIS); 48 MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2); 12 MP 5× Telephoto (120 mm, ƒ/2.8, tetraprism); 2× Telephoto option (48 mm, using the Fusion sensor) The Pro system covers a 10× optical zoom range from 0.5× to 5×, with digital zoom up to 25×. The 2× image is a 12 MP crop from the centre of the 48 MP main sensor, not a separate camera. Apple
Video	Rear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google	4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps; Log recording and ACES; ProRes up to 4K 120 fps with external recording 4K at 120 fps allows high-frame-rate 4K footage that can be slowed down. Log recording produces a flat image that leaves more room for colour grading. High-bit-rate ProRes needs an external drive. Apple
Front camera	13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google	—
Battery and charging	5,100 mAh (typical), 5,000 mAh minimum; fast wired charging; Qi-certified wireless charging No charger is included, only a USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Google	—
Durability	IP68; matte composite back, satin metal frame IP68 describes dust-tightness and water resistance under defined conditions; liquid damage is usually not covered by warranty. Google	IP68 under IEC 60529 (6 m for 30 minutes) Apple
Software	Launched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google	Shipped with iOS 18 Apple
Connectivity	5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; USB-C 3.2 This model has no mmWave 5G; Sub-6 bands can differ between regional model codes. Google	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave, 4×4 MIMO); Gigabit LTE; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2×2); Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; satellite Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My mmWave and satellite services vary by country. Cellular model numbers are A3083 and A3084. Apple
SIM	Nano SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) Google	Dual eSIM (two active lines); models sold outside the US also have a SIM tray Apple notes that iPhone 16 Pro sold in the US is not compatible with physical SIM cards; models for other markets have a SIM tray. Apple
Unlocking	Under-display fingerprint and face unlock Google	—
Audio	Stereo speakers; two microphones Google	—
Size and weight	154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google	149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm; 199 g Apple
Colours	Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google	—
Front and back glass	—	Latest-generation Ceramic Shield front; textured matte glass back; titanium design Apple
Chip	—	A18 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency); 6-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine Apple says A18 Pro, built on second-generation 3 nm technology, runs the same workload 15% faster with 20% less power than the previous generation; the GPU is up to 20% faster and hardware ray tracing up to 2× faster. The chip also enables faster USB 3 transfers and ProRes recording. Apple
Storage	—	128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple
Front camera and controls	—	12 MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9, autofocus); Face ID; Camera Control; Action button Apple says Camera Control combines a tactile switch, a force sensor and a capacitive surface: a click opens the camera, while a light press and finger slide adjust zoom, exposure or depth of field. Apple
USB-C and charging	—	USB-C with USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s); MagSafe up to 25 W (with a 30 W or higher adapter); Qi2 15 W; Qi 7.5 W; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter 10 Gb/s transfers need a USB 3 cable. Wireless charging power depends on the adapter and charger. Apple
Battery life	—	Up to 27 hours video playback; up to 22 hours streamed video; up to 85 hours audio playback Apple