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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10a

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max

6.9″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Desert Titanium · UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium, official front and rear product viewDesert Titanium
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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See the 20 verified differences
Google

Pixel 10a

6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification G4H7LFull product profile
Google Pixel 10a in Obsidian, official rear product viewObsidian
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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 Pro MaxApple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
Pixel 10aGoogle Tensor G4

Titan M2 security coprocessor.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications
iPhone 16 Pro Max

0.6″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16 Pro Max
6.9″
Pixel 10a
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 Pro Max
Up to 33h
Pixel 10a
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

20 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.

Camera system

iPhone 16 Pro Max48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Pixel 10aWide: 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
Pixel 10a

No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Zoom up to 8x 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 10a technical specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone 16 Pro Max6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Pixel 10apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 3,000 nits peak
Sources
Pixel 10a

Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 2,000 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; >2,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.

Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Pixel 10aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update support

iPhone 16 Pro MaxA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Pixel 10a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

Google counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.

Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

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Battery and charging

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to 33 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi charging
Pixel 10a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W+ USB-C PPS charger; Qi wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

The 45 W figure is the separately sold charger Google names, not a stated phone input limit. Wireless charging is up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates.

Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

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.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (3)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16 Pro Max256 GB storage
Pixel 10a8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

A 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 Pro MaxUK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Pixel 10aUK model G4H7L; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

US A3084 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 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
Pixel 10a

The EU energy label that Google's UK store shows for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) names supplier Google and model identifier G4H7L (label image https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D4YongcTXvSBB_oZx68EcZ0OleToj3HSo4Q0_axRpZ7MiiYWSnXp28bUmf8l7OIqFiagLKvnFHVPYFUbvsHIlIg9ogwLhi9r400=s0, 600 × 1200 PNG, SHA-256 12cc05f14b690ee1b213390d2657d0f8af6f620eeb3b3f8fec67ce1e9ac44954, read on 26 September 2026). The UK specification page lists G4H7L 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 UK and US specification pages also list GE1GQ (whose LTE list adds bands 13/14/25/29/30/48/71) and GV0BP (listed with FeliCa) without saying where those are sold, so the US store unit's model is not confirmed. Check carrier support before using one region's unit in the other.

Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 10a 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 (39)

Main camera aperture

iPhone 16 Pro MaxFixed f/1.78
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a

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 Pro Max120 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 Pro Max60 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Front-camera recording mode only.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 Pro MaxYes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera.

Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cinematic mode recording maximum

iPhone 16 Pro Max30 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 Pro Max33 hours
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

Google names a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger (sold separately) for the 50%-in-about-30-minutes claim but does not state the phone's maximum input power. The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 30 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.

Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10a

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 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10a7 years
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10a

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.

Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence support

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 Pro Max105 hours
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple up-to audio playback test.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 Pro MaxYes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 Pro Max1600 nits
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a

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 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10a

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 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aPixel 10a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10a

No charger is listed in the box.

Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a

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 Pro MaxYes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10a5G Sub-6 GHz (model G4H7L) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · 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
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10a

Bands Google lists for model G4H7L, the model on the UK energy label for this SKU (see region); Google's list repeats band 41, shown once here. The same page lists model GE1GQ with LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 and 5G Sub-6 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78, and model GV0BP with the same bands as G4H7L plus FeliCa, without regional attribution.

Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10a

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.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

External recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi charging maximum

iPhone 16 Pro Max7.5 W
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10a

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.

Sensors

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 Pro Max29 hours
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10aRear: 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
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 Pro MaxNot verified
Pixel 10a10 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10a

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 10a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 16 Pro Max25 W
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10a

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 specs75 specificationsiPhone 16 Pro MaxPixel 10a
WeightDiffers
Sources
227g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
183g
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.6mm
73mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.25mm
9mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
153.9 × 73 × 9 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
163 mm
153.9 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
ColourDiffers
Sources
Desert Titanium
Obsidian
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.9″
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.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
422.2 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 3,000 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 2,000 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; >2,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2868 × 1320
1080 × 2424
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
5×Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
3
2
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
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 Zoom up to 8x 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.
Main camera aperture
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.78
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Up to 4K at 120 fps with external recordingExternal recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
33 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 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 33 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi chargingApple 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); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W+ USB-C PPS charger; Qi wireless chargingThe 45 W figure is the separately sold charger Google names, not a stated phone input limit. Wireless charging is up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
29 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
105 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%
Sources
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.
30 minutesTime to 50% charge, not to full: Google claims up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately. Google claim, not a test.
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
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo 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
Qi charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
7.5 WApple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
10 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 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
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 counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOS 18Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Launched with Android 16
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-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; 128 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3084 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 G4H7L; nano-SIM + eSIMThe EU energy label that Google's UK store shows for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) names supplier Google and model identifier G4H7L (label image https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D4YongcTXvSBB_oZx68EcZ0OleToj3HSo4Q0_axRpZ7MiiYWSnXp28bUmf8l7OIqFiagLKvnFHVPYFUbvsHIlIg9ogwLhi9r400=s0, 600 × 1200 PNG, SHA-256 12cc05f14b690ee1b213390d2657d0f8af6f620eeb3b3f8fec67ce1e9ac44954, read on 26 September 2026). The UK specification page lists G4H7L 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 UK and US specification pages also list GE1GQ (whose LTE list adds bands 13/14/25/29/30/48/71) and GV0BP (listed with FeliCa) without saying where those are sold, so the US store unit's model is not confirmed. Check carrier support before using one region's unit in the other.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
128 GB
RAM
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Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
8 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
pOLED
eSIM only
Sources
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 3 up to 10 Gb/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 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Included accessories
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
YesListed in Google's UK Safety specification; availability depends on country and service terms not stated here.
Crash Detection
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Always-On display
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
LiDAR scanner
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Log video recording
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
5G Sub-6 GHz (model G4H7L) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · 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 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79Bands Google lists for model G4H7L, the model on the UK energy label for this SKU (see region); Google's list repeats band 41, shown once here. The same page lists model GE1GQ with LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 and 5G Sub-6 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78, and model GV0BP with the same bands as G4H7L plus FeliCa, without regional attribution.
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
In the box
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Pixel 10a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo 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
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
Not verified
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026 (in stock). Not a live offer; retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
Not verified
_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Show unverified (7)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
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Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verifiedGoogle names a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger (sold separately) for the 50%-in-about-30-minutes claim but does not state the phone's maximum input power. The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 30 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.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight227 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width77.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.25 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Claimed video playback33 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published 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

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceAppleApple
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.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Pro Max — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026

Google Pixel 10a

128 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight183 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness9 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.

GoogleGoogle
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.

Google
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Time to 50% charge, not to full: Google claims up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately. Google claim, not a test. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Google
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.

Google
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Qi-certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.

Google
Reverse 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 Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.

Google
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Google
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources4
  1. Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  2. Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  3. Google US Pixel 10a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  4. Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB (Unlocked) — Google US Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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