Apple256 GB
iPhone 16 Plus
6.7″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if…
- you want a thinner body: 7.8 vs 8.9 mm Source: iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.7″ screen Source: iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Pixel 9a if…
- you want a lighter phone: 186 g vs 199 g Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 73.3 vs 77.8 mm Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Google256 GB
Pixel 9a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification GTF7PFull product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone 16 Plus
0.4″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7″
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- Up to 27h
- Pixel 9a
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
18 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 PlusApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Pixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Camera system
iPhone 16 Plus48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Pixel 9aWide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9a
No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16 Plus6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
Pixel 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9a
Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 PlusWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Pixel 9aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update support
iPhone 16 PlusA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
Google's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 PlusiOS
Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsLaunch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
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USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Pixel 9aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 16 PlusUp to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
Google publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Device unlock
iPhone 16 PlusFace ID
Pixel 9aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Display resolution
iPhone 16 Plus2796 × 1290
Pixel 9a1080 × 2424
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Plus12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Pixel 9a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
iPhone 16 PlusOLED
Pixel 9apOLED
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits
Pixel 9a2700 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone 16 Plus460 ppi
Pixel 9a422.2 ppi
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
iPhone 16 Plus6.7 in
Pixel 9a6.3 in
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone 16 Plus7.8 mm
Pixel 9a8.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus199 g
Pixel 9a186 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus77.8 mm
Pixel 9a73.3 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Pixel 9a154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (1)
Height
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 mm
Pixel 9a154.7 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB storage
Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 PlusUK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
US A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersPixel 9a
UK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (38)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16 PlusFixed f/1.6
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus30 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published video playback
iPhone 16 Plus27 hours
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9a5100 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
Google lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16 Plus30 minutes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9a120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9a8 GB
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9a7 years
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16 Plus100 hours
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Exact Google UK store configuration
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9a_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus1600 nits
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the box
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published network bands
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9a5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
iPhone 16 Plus2×
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
Satellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16 Plus24 hours
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9aRear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Pixel 9a7.5 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
9 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs71 specificationsiPhone 16 PlusPixel 9a
iPhone 16 PlusPixel 9aWeightDiffers
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
186g
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.8mm
73.3mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
8.9mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
160.9 mm
154.7 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
ColourDiffers
Ultramarine
Obsidian
Screen sizeDiffers
6.7″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
2700 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
422.2 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2796 × 1290
1080 × 2424
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Rear camera modules
Sources
2
2
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Wide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsNo dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
Yes
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
27 hoursPublished video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesQi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless chargingGoogle publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
24 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
100 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
25 WThe current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
7.5 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Launched with Android 15
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIMUK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
8 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
pOLED
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protection rating
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68
Ports and buttonsDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
AuthenticationDiffers
Sources
Face ID
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
In the box
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Pixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026, when it was the only in-stock UK Pixel 9a configuration (the 128 GB and other colours showed 'Out of stock'). Not a live offer; retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Wired charging power
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verifiedGoogle lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16 Plus
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth77.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 Plus — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Google Pixel 9a
256 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight186 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness2,700 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
GoogleClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
GoogleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
GoogleReverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density422.2 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
GoogleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources3
- Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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