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It was only a matter of time – with the iPhone 16 series making its way to the hands of buyers soon, we thought that it would be interesting to see how Apple’s latest flagship smartphone stacks up against the likewise recently-launched Google Pixel 9. Both phones come with some similarities in terms of hardware and software, and as such you might be curious as to how they compare to each other. Let’s take a look at the major highlights from each device!
Perhaps the iPhone 16’s biggest strength versus the Pixel 9 is the A18 chip inside. Apple’s A-series chips have always been impressive, and the A18 is no different. Built on a 3nm process, the new chipset is able to run AAA console games and – at least according to Apple – features considerable improvements over the A16 chip from last year, which itself was already fairly powerful. By comparison, the Tensor G4 in the Pixel 9 is somewhat lacking in terms of overall power and performance, with Google opting for a more efficiency-based approach to its custom chip.
In addition to this, Apple seems to be doubling down on the iPhone 16’s selling point as a camera-centric smartphone. The addition of a new physical shutter button with capacitive touch capabilities allows users to quickly access their camera and tweak certain camera settings simply by sliding their finger across the button.
