Apple
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
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 10a
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16e if…
- you want a lighter phone: 167 g vs 183 g Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 7.8 vs 9 mm Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.1″ screen Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Pixel 10a if…
- you want the larger 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 10a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Google
Pixel 10a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
128 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification G4H7LFull product profile
ObsidianListed configurations: iPhone 16e 256 GB, Pixel 10a 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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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.
Pixel 10a
0.2″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16e
- 6.1″
- Pixel 10a
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
BOTH PHONES
Matching native reach.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16e
- No telephoto
- Pixel 10a
- No telephoto
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 16e
- Up to 26h
- Pixel 10a
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
17 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 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 16eApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Pixel 10aGoogle Tensor G4
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
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 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 specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16e6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
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 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Pixel 10aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update support
iPhone 16eA 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 16e
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 10a
Google counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 10a 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 16eiOS 26
Pixel 10aLaunched with Android 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 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 16eUSB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Pixel 10aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Sources
iPhone 16e
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck 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 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 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 specificationsPixel 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 specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Device unlock
iPhone 16eFace ID
Pixel 10aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Display resolution
iPhone 16e2532 × 1170
Pixel 10a1080 × 2424
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16e12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Pixel 10a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
iPhone 16eOLED
Pixel 10apOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone 16e460 ppi
Pixel 10a422.2 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16e1
Pixel 10a2
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 16e6.1 in
Pixel 10a6.3 in
Sources
iPhone 16e
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 10a
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 10a technical specifications (regional comparison)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone 16e7.8 mm
Pixel 10a9 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16e167 g
Pixel 10a183 g
Sources
iPhone 16e
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsA 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 16e146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Pixel 10a153.9 × 73 × 9 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone 16e146.7 mm
Pixel 10a153.9 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16e71.5 mm
Pixel 10a73 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage capacity
iPhone 16e256 GB
Pixel 10a128 GB
Sources
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.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16e256 GB storage
Pixel 10a8 GB RAM; 128 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 specificationsPixel 10aPixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a 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 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Pixel 10aUK model G4H7L; 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 identifiersPixel 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 (36)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16eFixed f/1.6
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 16e60 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 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 16e60 fps
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 camera autofocus
iPhone 16eYes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 16eYes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 10a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot 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 specificationsPixel 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 16e26 hours
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 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.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10a5100 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10a120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16e
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10a8 GB
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10a7 years
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16eYes
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.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16eYes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 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 16e90 hours
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.
Camera Control
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Camera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 10a
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 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.
Cover glass
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 16eYes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 10a
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10a_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 16e1200 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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aPixel 10a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 16eUSB-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.
Published network bands
iPhone 16eNot 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 16e
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
iPhone 16e2×
Pixel 10aNot verified
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 specificationsPixel 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.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10a3000 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 specificationsPixel 10a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 16e21 hours
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 10a
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsPixel 10a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
iPhone 16eNot 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 16e
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 16eNot verified
Pixel 10a10 W
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
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 specificationsPixel 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 specs70 specificationsiPhone 16ePixel 10a
iPhone 16ePixel 10aWeightDiffers
Sources
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
183g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
73mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
9mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
153.9 × 73 × 9 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
146.7 mm
153.9 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
ColourDiffers
White
Obsidian
Screen sizeDiffers
6.1″
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.
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.
3000 nitsClaimed 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
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
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
2532 × 1170
1080 × 2424
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
1200 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 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.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
2
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
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/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo 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
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Pixel 10aNo 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
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
26 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 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.
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
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
90 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.
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 16eNo 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 16eNo 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 26Specification-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 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
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 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 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
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 · 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 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
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
Cellular modem
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Apple C1
Not verified
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 16eNo 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 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
In the box
Sources
iPhone 16eNo 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 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Video recording
Sources
iPhone 16eNo 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
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
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
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Show unverified (9)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 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.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
Not verified
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.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo 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 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
Not verified
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 16e
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth71.5 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.
AppleClaimed video playback26 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 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.
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 modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16e — 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.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
GoogleClaimed 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.
GooglePublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
GoogleWireless 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.
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 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 sources4
- Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google US Pixel 10a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB (Unlocked) — Google US Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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