Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
Google
80 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Photography
Gaming
Flagship
Foldable
Battery Life
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 10a | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 2868-by-1320-pixel |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | A18 Pro chip |
| Processor Model | Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | — | 5x★ |
| Video | — | 4K@120fps★ |
| OIS | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,100 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast charger ready | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong display (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.