This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Google Pixel 3a XL and Apple iPhone 16 smartphones.
The Google Pixel 3a XL features a 6-inch display, 3,700mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16 features a slightly larger 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, 3,561mAh battery, IP68 dust & water resistance and Apple A18 chipset.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2160 Pixels 402 ppi) with Dragontrail Glass, 18:9 Aspect Ratio | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1179 x 2556 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) |
| Size | 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 170 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 water & dust resistant | |
| Colors | Just Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
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Apple iPhone 16 The Apple iPhone 16 has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the Google Pixel 3a XL is slightly lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 12.2 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) Dual LED Flash 4K Video Recording & Night Sight |
Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision, Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 has the better-equipped front camera with autofocus on the front camera and an ultrawide camera with autofocus. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou and QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio, DisplayPort support, face recognition, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3700 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
9V/2A Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
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Google Pixel 3a XL
The Google Pixel 3a XL has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | USD 479.00 Official Price / No official price in the Philippines yet. | ₱54,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱61,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱73,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 8, 2019 | September 10, 2024 |
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