Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
Google
83 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 10a | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | 3.10 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | 5x |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,100 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging Support | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB0.122score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB0.058score per dollar
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB offers 2.1x better value for money
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
