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Apple iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 10 Pro

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16e

6.1″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · White · UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16e in White, official front and rear product viewWhite
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 20 verified differences
Google256 GB

Pixel 10 Pro

A 6.3-inch display. Native 5x telephoto.

256 GB · 16 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK GEHN3Full product profile
Google Pixel 10 Pro in Obsidian, official product renderObsidian
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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

Main camera aperture

A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.

Pixel 10 ProFixed f/1.68

Wide lens only; f/1.7 ultra-wide and f/2.8 telephoto remain separate.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

0.2″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16e
6.1″
Pixel 10 Pro
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

iPhone 16e
Up to 26h
Pixel 10 Pro
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 16eOne 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Pixel 10 Pro50 MP wide with OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide with autofocus and Macro Focus · 48 MP 5× telephoto with OIS
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro

Three physical cameras; 10× optical-quality and 100× digital Pro Zoom are different claims.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Pixel 10 ProWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · UWB · Thread
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro

Exact UK capability list; network, regulatory and compatible-equipment conditions remain.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

The named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.

Update support

iPhone 16eA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Pixel 10 ProSeven years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availability
Sources
iPhone 16e

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

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Total term from first US availability, not seven years remaining today. Pixel Drop features can vary.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedGoogle Pixel model-specific update policy

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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Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16eiOS 26
Pixel 10 ProAndroid 16
Sources
iPhone 16e

Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Explicitly labelled Launched with; not a claim about the latest installed release.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.

USB connector and data transfer

iPhone 16eUSB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Pixel 10 ProUSB-C · USB 3.2
Sources
iPhone 16e

Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Source does not specify a USB 3.2 generation/speed. The included USB 2.0 cable is a separate accessory limitation.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16eUp to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless charging
Pixel 10 Pro4870 mAh typical · up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher PPS adapter · Pixelsnap Qi2 up to 15 W
Sources
iPhone 16e

Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Manufacturer endpoint and compatible-adapter requirement retained. Footnote tests use a Google 45 W adapter; neither value is maximum handset input.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedPixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered page

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

Dedicated native telephoto reach

iPhone 16e0×
Pixel 10 Pro5×
Sources
iPhone 16e

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. 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.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

5× optical telephoto lens; no 10× native-lens claim is inferred.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Main-sensor optical-quality framing

iPhone 16e2×
Pixel 10 Pro10×
Sources
iPhone 16e

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 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Optical-quality 10× mode, kept separate from native 5× and digital 100×.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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 (3)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16e256 GB storage
Pixel 10 Pro16 GB RAM · 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16e

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

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Exact listed 256 GB / 16 GB pairing; the 1 TB Zoned UFS wording is not transferred to 256 GB.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Pixel 10 ProUK GEHN3 · single nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16e

US A3212 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 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
Pixel 10 Pro

UK Pro model column; regional identity does not establish carrier activation or retailer availability.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (46)

Cinematic mode recording maximum

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Cinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

30 W minimum adapter and 45 W test adapter are not published maximum device input.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedPixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered page

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

Time to around 50% charge

iPhone 16e30 minutes
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

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 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

The retained claim is up to 55% in about 30 minutes. It is not a source-published 0–50% test and must not be linearly rescaled.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedPixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered page

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

Built-in pro camera controls

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProPro controls
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Named manufacturer capture mode; specific shutter or aperture ranges are not established here.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Storage technology

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Zoned UFS is named only for 1 TB. No UFS version or zoned architecture is asserted for selected 256 GB.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Expandable storage

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL — technical specifications

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

Promised Android version upgrades

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

A seven-year update duration does not establish a specific number of Android major versions.

Google Pixel model-specific update policy

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

Action button

iPhone 16eYes
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro

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 16eYes
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

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

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

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 16e90 hours
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Apple up-to audio playback test.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Camera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Cellular modem

iPhone 16eApple C1
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published wired charge endpoint

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro55%
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Up-to endpoint in about 30 minutes with PPS-compatible equipment; start state is not established by this passage.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Body and cover materials

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProGorilla Glass Victus 2 front and matte back · polished aluminium frame
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Exact material inventory; no comparative drop or scratch test is implied.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

HDR video capture

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro10-bit HDR
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Capture claim is separate from display HDR and video decoding.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Headphone jack

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNo
Sources
iPhone 16e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

The published ports list contains USB-C, not a 3.5mm socket.

Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL — technical specifications

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

Macro photography

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProYes
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Macro Focus is explicitly named and attached to the autofocus ultra-wide.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

RAM technology

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

The reviewed specification lists GB, not the LPDDR generation.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Outdoor peak brightness

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro3300 nits
Sources
iPhone 16e

No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Manufacturer up-to peak measured at 5% on-pixel ratio; not typical/HDR brightness or an independent lab result.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedPixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered page

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

Video Boost 8K maximum

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro30 fps
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

24/30 fps modes powered by Video Boost; ordinary rear recording remains 4K60.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro161 mm
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Published millimetre diagonal, separate from rounded inch presentation.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNo
Sources
iPhone 16e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Google says Battery Share is only available on its explicit earlier-model list, excluding the Pixel 10 series. This is an explicit restricted compatibility statement, not mere omission from product specs.

Pixel charging and explicit Battery Share compatibility

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

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 16eYes
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Security coprocessor

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProTitan M2
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Distinct security processor, not the main application processor or cellular modem.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Published streamed video playback

iPhone 16e21 hours
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

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

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Temperature sensor

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProYes
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Named sensor; no clinical or medical measurement accuracy is established.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Time-lapse video

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro4K time-lapse with stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Mode and resolution explicitly retained; no rate is invented.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Ultra-wide field of view

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro123 degrees
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Ultra-wide field of view, not wide 82° or telephoto 22°; mode limitations apply.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

US model distinction

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

The retained UK Pro GEHN3 table does not identify every US regional variant.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

Video Boost

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 ProYes
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Named processing feature. This page does not establish all upload, account or processing-time conditions.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro15 W
Sources
iPhone 16e

The page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Pro maximum 15 W; the 25 W claim belongs to Pro XL. Compatible equipment is required.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedPixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered page

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

12 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs85 specificationsiPhone 16ePixel 10 Pro
WeightDiffers
Sources
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
207g
Pro device mass, not XL 232 g or shipping mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
72mm
Pro width, not XL 76.6 mm.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
8.6mm
Pro depth, not XL 8.5 mm.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth)Exact first model column and explicitly labelled axes.
HeightDiffers
Sources
146.7 mm
152.8 mmPro height, not XL 162.8 mm.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabRigid Pro device with one display; this is not the Pixel Pro Fold.
ColourDiffers
Sources
White
ObsidianListed finish matching the existing maintained image selection; not stock evidence.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.1″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.3″
161 mm / 25.4 = about 6.34 inches, shown to one decimal as 6.3. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Not verifiedOutdoor peak brightness · No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
3300 nitsPeak brightness · Manufacturer up-to peak measured at 5% on-pixel ratio; not typical/HDR brightness or an independent lab result.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
495 ppi
Manufacturer-published Pro ppi, not XL 486 ppi or a rounded-diagonal recalculation.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120HzSmooth Display adaptive 1–120 Hz; not available for every app or content.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
161 mm LTPO OLED · 1280 × 2856 · adaptive 1–120 HzExact Pro column; 1344 × 2992 and 171 mm belong to XL. No motion-quality score is inferred.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2532 × 1170
1280 × 2856First Pro column, retaining source axis order.
HDR brightnessDiffers
Sources
1200 nits
2200 nitsHDR measured at 100% on-pixel ratio, separate from 5%-window peak.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Not verified
161 mmPublished millimetre diagonal, separate from rounded inch presentation.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. 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.
5×Dedicated telephoto reach · 5× optical telephoto lens; no 10× native-lens claim is inferred.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Explicit triple physical rear-camera inventory.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Yes8K recording with Video Boost · 8K24/30 is expressly powered by Video Boost; this must remain visible and must not be presented as an unconditional on-device recording maximum.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
50 MP wide with OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide with autofocus and Macro Focus · 48 MP 5× telephoto with OISThree physical cameras; 10× optical-quality and 100× digital Pro Zoom are different claims.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
42 MP Dual PD · f/2.2 · autofocusFront optics and autofocus are explicitly separate from rear specifications.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesExplicit front autofocus.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
YesOptical + electronic stabilisation is explicitly attached to wide and telephoto.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesPositive flag scoped to wide and telephoto, not every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
YesRear inventory explicitly includes autofocus ultra-wide and multi-zone laser autofocus. No focusing-speed claim is inferred.
Main-camera aperture controlDiffers
Sources
Fixed f/1.6
Fixed f/1.68Wide lens only; f/1.7 ultra-wide and f/2.8 telephoto remain separate.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
60 fpsRear ordinary 4K maximum; separate from Video Boost 8K.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsIndependent front 30/60 fps list.
Optical-quality reachDiffers
Sources
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.
10×Optical-quality 10× mode, kept separate from native 5× and digital 100×.
Video Boost 8K maximum
Sources
Not verified
30 fps24/30 fps modes powered by Video Boost; ordinary rear recording remains 4K60.
Time-lapse video
Sources
Not verified
4K time-lapse with stabilisationMode and resolution explicitly retained; no rate is invented.
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
Not verified
Pro controlsNamed manufacturer capture mode; specific shutter or aperture ranges are not established here.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
26 hoursPublished video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Not verifiedPublished local-video playback · General 24+ hour and saver claims do not establish local-video hours.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesPixelsnap Qi2 support is explicit.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
4870 mAh typical · up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher PPS adapter · Pixelsnap Qi2 up to 15 WManufacturer endpoint and compatible-adapter requirement retained. Footnote tests use a Google 45 W adapter; neither value is maximum handset input.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
90 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
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.
Not verifiedThe retained claim is up to 55% in about 30 minutes. It is not a source-published 0–50% test and must not be linearly rescaled.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
4870 mAhPro typical capacity, not minimum 4707 mAh or XL 5200 mAh.
Pixelsnap Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
15 WPro maximum 15 W; the 25 W claim belongs to Pro XL. Compatible equipment is required.
Battery Share reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoGoogle says Battery Share is only available on its explicit earlier-model list, excluding the Pixel 10 series. This is an explicit restricted compatibility statement, not mere omission from product specs.
Minimum battery capacity
Sources
Not verified
4707 mAhSeparate Pro minimum capacity.
Published general battery-life claim
Sources
Not verified
24+ hoursGeneral manufacturer battery claim; the greater-than endpoint is not an exact measured 24-hour value or local-video duration.
Extreme Battery Saver claim
Sources
Not verified
100 hoursUp-to value in a restricted saver mode, not normal endurance or comparable local-video playback.
Published wired charge endpoint
Sources
Not verified
55%Up-to endpoint in about 30 minutes with PPS-compatible equipment; start state is not established by this passage.
Published wired charge test duration
Sources
Not verified
30 minutesAbout 30 minutes to the stated 55% endpoint; separate from 50%-charge time.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Not verified
15 WSame Pro-specific Qi2 limit, retained under the canonical protocol key.
Published support term
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished update term · Seven-year OS/security term; not an upgrade-count promise or lifespan estimate.
Update supportDiffers
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.
Seven years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availabilityTotal term from first US availability, not seven years remaining today. Pixel Drop features can vary.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOS 26Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Android 16Explicitly labelled Launched with; not a claim about the latest installed release.
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo 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 · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Google Tensor G5Explicit platform, not a benchmark or a measured performance advantage.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
16 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact listed 256 GB / 16 GB pairing; the 1 TB Zoned UFS wording is not transferred to 256 GB.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3212 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 GEHN3 · single nano-SIM + eSIMUK Pro model column; regional identity does not establish carrier activation or retailer availability.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GBUnformatted capacity; formatted usable space is lower.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
16 GBDirectly listed for the selected storage pairing.
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
LTPO OLEDExplicit technology, not a measured panel-quality rating.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
NoExplicit single physical nano-SIM plus eSIM.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Factory compliance claim with wear, repair and liquid-damage limitations. Not a permanent waterproof or warranty guarantee.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · USB 3.2Source does not specify a USB 3.2 generation/speed. The included USB 2.0 cable is a separate accessory limitation.
Device unlockDiffers
Sources
Face ID
Fingerprint Unlock · Face UnlockNamed unlock methods, without equating their security classes or accuracy.
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · UWB · ThreadExact UK capability list; network, regulatory and compatible-equipment conditions remain.
Included accessoriesDiffers
Sources
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolPro box list; cable USB 2.0 does not reduce the separately listed phone USB 3.2 connector capability.
Action button
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Car Crash Detection
Sources
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
YesFeature is named; country, network and detection limitations remain and no emergency response guarantee is inferred.
Cellular modem
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
Apple C1
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoThe published ports list contains USB-C, not a 3.5mm socket.
Security coprocessor
Sources
Not verified
Titan M2Distinct security processor, not the main application processor or cellular modem.
Body and cover materials
Sources
Not verified
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and matte back · polished aluminium frameExact material inventory; no comparative drop or scratch test is implied.
Ultra-wide field of view
Sources
Not verified
123 degreesUltra-wide field of view, not wide 82° or telephoto 22°; mode limitations apply.
Video Boost
Sources
Not verified
YesNamed processing feature. This page does not establish all upload, account or processing-time conditions.
Macro photography
Sources
Not verified
YesMacro Focus is explicitly named and attached to the autofocus ultra-wide.
Macro video recording
Sources
Not verified
YesMacro Focus Video explicitly listed.
HDR video capture
Sources
Not verified
10-bit HDRCapture claim is separate from display HDR and video decoding.
Temperature sensor
Sources
Not verified
YesNamed sensor; no clinical or medical measurement accuracy is established.
Stereo speakers
Sources
Not verified
YesExplicit hardware support, not measured sound quality.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified30 W minimum adapter and 45 W test adapter are not published maximum device input.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedA general optical-video stabilisation item does not establish an optical mechanism in the front lens.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedCinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
Not verified
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM technology
Sources
Not verified
Not verifiedThe reviewed specification lists GB, not the LPDDR generation.
Storage technology
Sources
Not verified
Not verifiedZoned UFS is named only for 1 TB. No UFS version or zoned architecture is asserted for selected 256 GB.
US model distinction
Sources
Not verified
Not verifiedThe retained UK Pro GEHN3 table does not identify every US regional variant.
Promised Android version upgrades
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedA seven-year update duration does not establish a specific number of Android major versions.
Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
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Apple iPhone 16e

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Apple
Claimed video playback26 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 rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. 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.

Apple
Claimed 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.

Apple
Rear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

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

Google Pixel 10 Pro

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight207 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pro device mass, not XL 232 g or shipping mass.

Google
Width72 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pro width, not XL 76.6 mm.

Google
Thickness8.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pro depth, not XL 8.5 mm.

Google
Display size6.3 inchesCalculated from sources · medium confidence

161 mm / 25.4 = about 6.34 inches, shown to one decimal as 6.3. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

Google
Peak brightness3,300 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer up-to peak measured at 5% on-pixel ratio; not typical/HDR brightness or an independent lab result.

GoogleGoogle
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Google
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

GoogleGoogle
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Seven-year OS/security term; not an upgrade-count promise or lifespan estimate.

GoogleGoogle
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pixelsnap Qi2 support is explicit.

Google
Reverse wireless chargingNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Google says Battery Share is only available on its explicit earlier-model list, excluding the Pixel 10 series. This is an explicit restricted compatibility statement, not mere omission from product specs.

Google
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

The published ports list contains USB-C, not a 3.5mm socket.

Google Store UK
Expandable storageNot verified

Not verified

Google Store UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit single physical nano-SIM plus eSIM.

Google
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Factory compliance claim with wear, repair and liquid-damage limitations. Not a permanent waterproof or warranty guarantee.

GoogleGoogle
RAM16 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly listed for the selected storage pairing.

Google
Pixel density495 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer-published Pro ppi, not XL 486 ppi or a rounded-diagonal recalculation.

Google
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Smooth Display adaptive 1–120 Hz; not available for every app or content.

Google
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

5× optical telephoto lens; no 10× native-lens claim is inferred.

Google
Claimed optical-quality reach10×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Optical-quality 10× mode, kept separate from native 5× and digital 100×.

Google
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit triple physical rear-camera inventory.

Google
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

8K24/30 is expressly powered by Video Boost; this must remain visible and must not be presented as an unconditional on-device recording maximum.

Google
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle Store UK
All sources7
  1. Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL — technical specificationsGoogle Store UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Pixel and iPhone comparison — UK reference prices by storageGoogle Store UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Charge your Pixel phone — Battery Share compatibilityGoogle Pixel Help · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedGoogle · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Pixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered pageGoogle · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Google Pixel model-specific update policyGoogle · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  7. Pixel charging and explicit Battery Share compatibilityGoogle · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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