Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB
Google
80 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB
Apple
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB
85 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews
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
Performance 10
Camera quality 12
Battery life 9
Design and build 8
Value for money 6
Display quality 4
Scores
Battery Life
Budget
Gaming
Foldable
Compact
Rugged
Photography
Flagship
Business
Specifications
| Google Pixel 10a | Apple iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 2556 x 1179 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 2000 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | Apple |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | A18 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 3.10 | 4.04★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 3,561 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | 20W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging Support | MagSafe |
| 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 | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
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
Pricing
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB0.005score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB0.007score per dollar
Apple iPhone 16 Black 128GB offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Google Pixel 10a wins 8 specs while Apple iPhone 16 wins 6.
