Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
88 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
88 Overall Score
Scores
Battery Life
Photography
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2868-by-1320-pixel | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits | 2700 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | A18 Pro chip | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.05★ | 3.10 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,685 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong display (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong performance (89th percentile)89th %ile
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max wins 8 specs while Google Pixel 9a wins 6.
