Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Google Pixel 8
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Google Pixel 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 8, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.5 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,944,310
- against 1,158,631
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 428 ppi
Google Pixel 8, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- against 25 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.04 GHz Best value | 2.91 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,944,310 Best value | 1,158,631 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,942 Best value | 1,554 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,578 Best value | 3,851 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.04 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.20 GHz. | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.37 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.70 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,324 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Blue, Green, Ultramarine | Black, Green, Pink, Cyan, Grey, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % Best value | 87 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,674 mAh Best value | 4,575 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 18 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 428 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 18 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.13 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,106 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 |
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