Google Pixel 9a Iris 256GB
Google
35 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 9a | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | — | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2868-by-1320-pixel |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | A18 Pro chip |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | — | 48 MP★ |
| Camera Count | — | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | — | 12 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 5x★ |
| Video | — | 4K@120fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | — | 4,685 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | — | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | — | USB-C★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| NFC | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| SIM | — | eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9a Iris 256GB
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (72th percentile)
- Below average camera (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average battery (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %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
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 24 of 40 specs.
