Let’s see today your favorite phone brand, Apple’s iPhone 16e, which was released on February 28, 2025. We will compare it with its competitor, the Google Pixel 9a, and tell you which phone you should buy.
IPhone 16e and Google Pixel 9a: online price and variants
IPhone 16: You all must know the price of Apple phones, but its price is between Rs. 59,999 and Rs. 89,999. The iPhone 16e arrived in India on 28 February 2025.
Google Pixel 9a: The price of the Google Pixel 9a starts from Rs 49,999 to Rs 56,999. Google Pixel 9A Launch in India on March 19, 2025. The price range of both is fine according to their own standards, but Apple, as always, keeps its price higher.
The iPhone 16e has brought only two color variants. But the Google Pixel 9a has 3 color variants. If we talk about the good looks of the phone, then Google Pixel 9a beats it because it has more color variants and is unique.
IPhone 16e and Google Pixel 9a: Highlight Specifications
| Device | IPhone 16e | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple 18 chip (4.04 GHz) | Google Tensor G4 (3.1 GHz) |
| Graphics | Apple GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Camera | R - 48MP F - 12MP |
R - 48MP + 13MP F - 13MP |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB 8GB/512GB | 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED (6.1inch) | pOLED (6.3inch) |
| Battery |
4,005mAh 20w Charging |
5,100mAh 23w Charging |
| Operating System | IOS 18,3.1 | Androids 15 |
| Updates |
Apple Updates: 5 Years Security Updates: 7 Years |
Androids Updates: 7 Years Security Updates: 7 Years |
IPhone 16e and Google Pixel 9a: Design and Build
As you can see, its frame is made of a flat, matte-finished aluminum frame, which you can feel as soon as you hold it in your hand. And also an aluminum back. Let’s talk about its build; it has flat metal sides. flat glass panels, and rounded corners. The iPhone 16e is designed to be durable and resistant to splashes, water, and dust, with an IP68 rating. Its total weight is 167 g (5.88 oz).
So now let’s talk about the frame of the Google Pixel 9a. This frame is also made of aluminum, and along with it. It has a matte-textured plastic back cover with a fingerprint-resistant coating. It also has Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the display, which can protect the phone from the worst of times. which gives more safety than the iPhone 16e. And besides, the Pixel 9a is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. Its total weight is 186 grams (6.6 oz). Which makes it heavier than the iPhone 16a.
You guys should see which phone to buy. If you do any difficult work where there is a chance of your phone breaking or falling, then Google Pixel 9a can help you a lot because it has Gorilla Glass 3 protection, which is meant to protect phones.
| Device | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| IPhone 16e | 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB 8GB/512GB | Rs 59,900 Rs 69,900 Rs 89,900 |
| Pixel 9a | 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB | Rs 49,999 Rs 56,999 |
IPhone 16e and Google Pixel 9a: Display
The screen size of the iPhone 16e is 6.1 inches (91.4 cm). It has a Super Retina XDR OLED display. Its total refresh rate is up to 60 Hz, and peak brightness is 1200 nits. And if we talk about touch sampling, then that, too, is 60 Hz. The pixel density is 460 ppi. And the resolution of the iPhone 16e is 2532 x 1170, which is fine for Apple. The screen-body ratio of the phone is 87.1%
Now let’s talk about Google Pixel 9a. An actual pOLED screen has been used in Pixel 9a. Its screen size is 6.3 inches (94.7 cm). It has an actual display. Its refresh rate is much higher than the iPhone 16e, its refresh rate is 120 Hz. Its peak brightness is 2700 nits, which is also much higher than the iPhone 16e. And the pixel density is 422 ppi. The resolution of Google Pixel 9a is 1080 x 2424 pixels. The body-screen ratio of the phone is up to 83.5%, which is less than the iPhone 16e.
Both phones have given tough competition, but the display of the iPhone 16e is advanced, and the refresh rate of the Google Pixel 9a is higher so that the phone can run faster and smoother. So, Google Pixel 9a has won a little in this.
IPhone 16a and Google Pixel 9a: Performance
As you know, Apple has its chipset, the Apple A18, which makes it smooth, with no lags or hangs. This architecture is based on a 3nm chipset. It has Apple GPU 4-core graphics. The iPhone 16e has a hexa-core 2×4.04 GHz. With a chip size of 4×2.20 GHz. The iPhone 16e uses 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. A maximum clock speed of 4.04 GHz and responsive performance for everyday tasks and even handles demanding games well, though with slightly lower GPU performance than the iPhone 16e.
Now let’s come to Google Pixel 9a. And yes, Google also has its own Google Tensor G4 chipset. This architecture is based on a 4nm, which is better than the iPhone 16e. It has Mali-G715 MP7 graphics. Which makes it much faster than other phones. The Google Pixel 9a has an octa-core (1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4) with a chip size of 4×1.9 GHz. which is less than the iPhone 16a. It has LPDDR5X RAM. A maximum clock speed of 3.1 GHz is also less than the iPhone 16e.
Google Pixel 9a tried a lot but could not integrate the iPhone 16e into the processor. Apple phones are good for this because they never slow down or lag over time.
IPhone 16a and Google Pixel 9a: Camera
The phone has a single camera setup on the back. The primary camera is 48MP wide, PDAF, OIS. It has an ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, hybrid focus pixels, and super-high-resolution photos. which is no less than a DSLR. The front camera is a 12MP 2x telephoto selfie camera with an ƒ/1.6 aperture. It supports rear video recordings in normal video 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps. 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240 fps HDR, OIS, stereo sound recording. Its equivalent focal length is 26 mm.
The Google Pixel 9a with dual-camera architecture. The primary camera is also a 48MP wide dual pixel PDAF, OIS. With f/1.7 aperture, Ultra HDR, and panorama. The phone takes the best photos in darker solutions. The second camera is a 13MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The front camera is the main camera because many people take photos from the front selfie camera.
It has a 13 MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It supports rear video recordings in 4K @ 30/60 fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240 fps, gyro-EIS, and OIS. The front camera supports 4K@30fps and 1080p@30fps. Its equivalent focal length is 25 mm.
IPhone 16a and Google Pixel 9a: Battery
The iPhone 16e has a 4005 mAh battery. This Wired, 50% in 30 min, also has wireless charging. This makes the phone look quite advanced or high-tech. The wireless charger is 7.5W wireless (Qi). It’s designed for fast charging. It is made of a lithium-ion battery. It’s designed for fast charging, long battery life, and a higher power density.
Now let’s take a look at Google Pixel 9a. Its battery is 5100 mAh. It has a wired charger, which is 23W PD3.0.It also has a wireless charger, which is 7.5W wireless. Bypass charging (with the “Limit to 80%” option enabled), which changes the limit more and faster than the iPhone 16e. It is also made of lithium-ion batteries, which are consumable components that eventually require replacement
Because of the higher battery capacity, Google gives more limits with wireless. So, Google Pixel wins.
IPhone 16a and Google Pixel 9a: Updates
The iPhone 16e has iOS 18.3.1, which is based on iOS 18.3.2. iOS updates are available at least 5 years after the device’s initial release, and the security update minimum is 7 years in iPhone 16e.
Google Pixel 9a has Android 15. Android updates are available for up to 7 years in Google Pixel 9a. And security updates up to 7 years in Google Pixel 9a.
IPhone 16a and Google Pixel 9a: Verdict
The waiting period is over. If we talk about price, then both the phones are very good in their respective price ranges, and if seen in color variants, then the Google Pixel 9a has three. And in terms of protection and lock, also, Google Pixel 9a is the best. You all already know the processor quality of the iPhone 16e, due to which it never lags and never hangs.
No doubt the iPhone 16e wins in camera quality. Google Pixel 9a is also a winner because of its bigger battery and faster charging. In software updates, Google Pixel 9a provides updates for more years. So the result is in front of you. Can you get a better thing for less money from Google Pixel 9a?
