Google Pixel 8 vs Apple iPhone 16: Specs, Price, Performance
Product Comparison
Compare key features and specifications
Brand/Manufacture
Apple
Model
Google Pixel 8
Apple iPhone 16
Code Name
GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41
A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288
Announcement Date
04 October 2023
09 September, 2024
Official Release
12 October 2023
20 September, 2024
Official Availability
Available.
Available.
Release Country
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan
Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom (UK), United States (US)
Screen Size
6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio),
6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio),
Resolution & Pixel Density
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~428 ppi density
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~460 ppi density
Brightness/Color Depth
2000 nits (peak)
2000 nits (HBM)
Panel Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Extra Feature
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Always-on display
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4
Dimensions (Size)
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Physical Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)
170 g (6.00 oz)
Body Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Color Variant
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
RAM & ROM Variant
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Processor Variant
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Core Chipset (CPU)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Graphics Power (GPU)
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Operating System (OS)
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1
Front Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Features/Modes
HDR, panorama
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Rear/Main Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Telephoto Lens
No
No
Ultrawide Lens
126˚ (ultrawide)
120˚ (ultrawide)
3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner
No
No
Video Capabilities
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Features/Modes
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Battery Capacity
4575 mAh
3561 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Charging Methods
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, , 18W wireless, Reverse wireless
Wired, PD2.0, , 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wired
Charging Speed
50% in 30 min (advertised)
50% in 30 min (advertised)
Reverse Charging Support
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM-Support
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM - International, Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth Version
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
NFC Supported
Yes
Yes
Headphone Jack Supported
No
No
FM Radio Supported
No
No
Infrared Supported
No
No
Speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Dedicated Features
Circle to Search
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip). Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Durability (Water & Dust)
IP68: dustproof and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 min
IP68 protection: Dust-tight build with water resistance up to 6m for 30 minutes
