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Our Verdict
Analysis
IPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display.
Overall Winner
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display Winner
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance Winner
Tie
Camera Winner
Tie
Battery Winner
Tie
Value Winner
Tie
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Google Pixel 4a | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display size (in) | 5.81 | 6.90 |
| Charging (W) | 18 | 27 |
| Main camera (MP) | 12.20 | 48.00 |
| Selfie (MP) | 8.00 | 12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 143 | 227 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.20 | 8.25 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) | Apple A18 Pro |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | iOS 18 |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 4a
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Excellent build quality
- Strong sustained performance
- Reliable cameras
- Long software support
- Expensive
- Slow charging compared to Android flagships
- Heavy in hand
Every Spec, Side by Side
Specification
Google
Google Pixel 4a
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Battery 3 specs
Type
Li-Po 3140 mAh
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Charging
18W wired, PD2.0
27W wired, 25W MagSafe
Capacity
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4685 mAh
Body 4 specs
Dimensions
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)
227 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
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SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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Connectivity 7 specs
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
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Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
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NFC
Yes
Yes
Radio
No
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USB
USB Type-C 3.1
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5G
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Yes
Display 4 specs
Type
OLED, HDR
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
5.81 inches, 83.2 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio)
6.9 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
2868 x 1320 pixels
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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Features 1 spec
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
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Launch 2 specs
Announced
2020, August 03
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Status
Available. Released 2020, August 20
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Main Camera 4 specs
Single
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
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Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
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Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
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Triple
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48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
Memory 5 specs
Card slot
No
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Internal
128GB 6GB RAM
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UFS 2.1
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RAM
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8GB
Storage
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256GB
Misc 3 specs
Colors
Just Black, Barely Blue
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Models
G025J, GA02099, G025N
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Price
$ 149.89 / C$ 166.99 / € 90.00
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Network 5 specs
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
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Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
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Our Tests 3 specs
Performance
AnTuTu: 268714 (v8)
GeekBench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
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Display
803 nits max brightness (measured)
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Battery (old)
Endurance rating 76h
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Platform 4 specs
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
iOS 18
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
Apple A18 Pro
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
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GPU
Adreno 618
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Selfie Camera 3 specs
Single
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
12 MP
Features
HDR
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Video
1080p@30fps
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Sound 2 specs
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
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3.5mm jack
Yes
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Common Questions
Which phone is the best in this comparison?
IPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display.
How are the comparison winners decided?
We compare measurable specs (display size, battery capacity, RAM, charging, weight) and price (USD). When two phones tie or data is missing we mark the category "Depends".
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