Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB
The iPhone 16 is widely praised for its fast performance, excellent camera quality, and strong battery life. Users highlight the sleek design, smooth multitasking, and value for money, especially with carrier deals. Some concerns include the camera button placement, occasional glitches, and the 60Hz display on the base model. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and premium upgrade, particularly for those coming from older iPhones.
Pros
- Fast A18 chip performance
- Excellent camera quality
- Strong all-day battery life
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Great value with carrier deals
Cons
- Camera button placement
- Occasional software glitches
- 60Hz display on base model
- Limited storage on base model
- Slow refund process
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is widely praised for its exceptional camera quality, long battery life, and premium feel. Users highlight the smooth performance and useful AI features, though some note the phone is heavy and the camera bump glass scratches easily. A few users mention occasional freezing and a learning curve for those switching from Apple.
Pros
- Exceptional camera quality
- Long battery life
- Premium build and feel
- Smooth performance
- Useful AI features
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Camera bump glass scratches easily
- Occasional freezing
- Learning curve for Apple users
- Similar to Pixel 9
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 16 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 1280 x 2856 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 3300 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple | 3.78 GHz |
| Processor Model | A18 | Google Tensor G5 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.04★ | 3.78 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | Zoned UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 5x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,561 mAh | 4,870 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 20W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong performance (84th percentile)84th %ile
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.
