Today, we’re comparing two smartphones from Google’s and Apple’s current flagship smartphone series. We’re comparing two vanilla phones from those lineups, the Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 16. Google recently announced the Pixel 10, while the iPhone 16 has been around for about a year at this point. The iPhone 17 is right around the corner, but the iPhone 16 is still a great choice for many people.
Both of these smartphones are quite compact, which is also something they have in common. Needless to say, however, there are a lot of differences between the two devices. We will kick things off by listing their specifications, as we usually do with comparisons. Following that, we’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. Let’s get to it, shall we?
Specs
Google Pixel 10
Apple iPhone 16
| Google Pixel 10 | Apple iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 170 grams |
| Display | 6.3-inch Actua OLED display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | Smooth Display (60-120Hz) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 2424 x 1080 | 2556 x 1179 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 12GB (LPDDR5X) | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Main camera | 48MP (f/1.7 aperture, 1/2.0-inch sensor size, 82-degree FoV) | 48MP (f/1.6 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, sensor-shift OIS, PDAF) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.1-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV) | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FoV, 0.7um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A | N/A |
| Periscope telephoto camera | 10.8MP (f/3.1 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 23-degree FoV) | N/A |
| Selfie camera | 10.5MP (f/2.2 aperture, 95-degree FoV) | 12MP (f/1.9 aperture, 1/3.6-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, PDAF) |
| Battery size | 4,970mAh | 3,561mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless (charger not included) | 30W wired, 25W MagSafe wireless, 15W Qi2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired (charger not included) |
| Colors | Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 16: Design
While these two smartphones may look different, in the sense that they’re easily recognizable, they do have some design similarities. Both of them have flat front and back sides, not to mention that their frames are flat all around, and slightly rounded on the edges. The corner curvature is also similar between them. On top of that, both of these smartphones are made out of aluminum and glass.
That’s pretty much where the similarities end, however. The Google Pixel 10 includes a centered display camera hole up top. The Apple iPhone 16, on the other hand, has the so-called Dynamic Island up there, which is a pill-shaped cutout. Both of them have thin bezels, which are also uniform. The Pixel 10 includes power/lock and volume up and down buttons on the right-hand side. The power/lock button sits above the other two. The iPhone 16 has a power/lock button on the right side, along with a Camera control key. On the left, you’ll find the Action key and the volume rocker buttons.
If we flip them around, you’ll notice even more differences. The Pixel 10 includes a camera bar up top, which hosts three cameras, and which has a horizontal layout. The iPhone 16 has two cameras on the back, which are a part of the camera island in the top-left corner. Those cameras have a vertical layout. The iPhone 16 is a bit smaller in comparison, as it has a smaller display. It is also 34 grams lighter than the Pixel 10. Both smartphones are quite slippery in the hand.
Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 16: Display
The Google Pixel 10 features a 6.3-inch OLED display, which is flat. That display offers a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, while HDR10+ content is also supported here. The peak brightness this display can offer is 3,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 86%, while the display aspect ratio is 20:9. The resolution this display offers is 2424 x 1080 pixels. This panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The Apple iPhone 16, on the other hand, features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. That panel is also flat, and it supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. The peak brightness this panel offers is 2,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 86%, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. The resolution here is 2556 x 1179 pixels. The Ceramic Shield glass protects this panel.
Both of these displays are really good, actually. Yes, the iPhone 16’s panel is sharper, but that’s not something many people will notice. Unlike the Pixel 10’s panel, however, the iPhone 16’s is stuck at 60Hz, which is something you’ll notice, especially if you’ve used a 120Hz smartphone before. Both displays are vivid, have good viewing angles, and solid touch response. The blacks are as deep as you’d expect them to be.
Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 16: Performance
The Google Pixel 10 is fueled by the Google Tensor G5 processor. That is Google’s new 3nm chip, and the first Tensor processor manufactured by TSMC. That chip is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside this phone. Google is using UFS 3.1 flash storage for the 128GB variant of the phone, while the 256GB storage flavor ships with UFS 4.0 flash storage.
The Apple iPhone 16, on the other hand, is fueled by the Apple A18 processor. That is also a 3nm chip. It is paired with 8GB of RAM, and it ships with NVMe flash storage. Neither smartphone here supports storage expansion, so be careful when choosing how much storage you need on your phone.
The performance these smartphones offer is really good. They’re very fluid in day-to-day use, there’s really no problem there. Chances are that they’ll both stay quite fluid for quite some time. When it comes to gaming, both can handle games without a problem. Well, at least games that are not super intense when it comes to graphics, as that’s something the iPhone 16 handles a bit better than the Pixel 10.
Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 16: Battery
You’ll find a 4,970mAh battery inside the Google Pixel 10. The Apple iPhone 16, on the other hand, includes a 3,561mAh battery on the inside. Android smartphones usually have notably larger batteries than their iPhone counterparts, so this is not exactly surprising. What about battery life? Well, our Pixel 10 review is not out yet, but we did have quite some time with the phone thus far.
We do believe you’ll be happy with the battery life on both ends here. The iPhone 16 actually offers great battery life, and the Pixel 10 is not far behind, at least from what we’ve seen thus far. You’ll have to wait for our full review to get more information, but thus far, things are looking quite good. Getting over 7 hours of screen-on time from both of these phones is easily doable, and then some. Yes, you can kill the battery quicker on both of them, if you really want to, but we’re talking about intense use, not constant gaming.
The Google Pixel 10 supports 30W wired and 15W Qi2 wireless charging. It does come with magnets built in, as does the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16, on the other hand, supports 30W wired, 25W MagSafe wireless, 15W Qi2 wireless, and 4.5W reverse wired charging. Neither phone charges particularly fast. You also won’t find a charger included in the box with either of the two smartphones, unfortunately.
Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 16: Cameras
The Google Pixel 10 includes three cameras on the back. A 48-megapixel main camera (1/2.0-inch sensor size) is backed by a 13-megapixel ultrawide snapper (1/3.1-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV). The third camera on the back is a 10.8-megapixel telephoto snapper (1/3.2-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom).
The Apple iPhone 16, on the other hand, includes only two cameras on the back. Its main camera is a 48-megapixel unit (1/1.56-inch sensor size), and it’s backed by a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (120-degree FoV). The iPhone 16 does have a more capable main camera sensor, but… the results are kind of on par.
Google’s handset does shoot above its weight with the main camera, thanks to Google’s software. The pictures look really good, they have that contrasty Pixel look, and they’re well-balanced. The difference between these and the ones on the Pixel 10 Pro are not that big, well, unless you go into truly challenging conditions. The iPhone 16 does a really good job in both good lighting and when the light goes away, though it offers images that are a bit closer to real life. These are two different styles, though both phones offer photo styles that fit you best. Both of them are really capable in the photo department, though the iPhone 16 is our choice for video.
Audio
When it comes to audio, both smartphones ship with a set of stereo speakers. Those speakers are really good on both ends. They’re loud enough, and very similar in that regard. The output quality is also solid.
There is no audio jack on either of the two phones, though. You’ll need to use their Type-C ports if you’d like to connect your wired headphones. Alternatively, they both support Bluetooth. The Pixel 10 ships with Bluetooth 6.0 support, while the iPhone 16 supports Bluetooth 5.3.
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