Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro finish level on the SpecEagle score (90/100 each). The Pixel 8 Pro leads on Display, Camera, Battery, Software, while the iPhone 16 Pro answers on Performance, Build, Value — pick on ecosystem and price.
SpecEagle subscores
94
Display
93
84
Performance
96
92
Camera
91
86
Battery
82
94
Software
0
0
Build
95
0
Value
83
Category wins: Pixel 8 Pro 4 · 3 iPhone 16 Pro
Benchmarks
Test
A · Google
B · Apple
AnTuTu v10
1,080,000
1,740,000▲
Geekbench 6 Single
—
3,390
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
8,350
3DMark Solar Bay
—
69.5
Full specifications
A · Google
B · Apple
Type
Super Actua LTPO 120 Hz
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz, Dolby Vision
Size
6.7"
6.3 inches
Resolution
1344 x 2992 QHD+
2,622 × 1,206 px (460 ppi)
Brightness
2400 nits HDR peak
—
Peak brightness
—
2,000 nits HBM
Protection
—
Ceramic Shield, 2nd-gen
Always-on
—
Yes
A · Google
B · Apple
Main
50 MP OIS
48 MP, f/1.78, sensor-shift OIS
UW
48 MP
—
Tele
48 MP 5x periscope OIS
—
Front
10.5 MP
—
Ultrawide
—
48 MP, f/2.2, autofocus
Telephoto
—
12 MP, f/2.8, 5× optical, OIS
Selfie
—
12 MP, f/1.9
Video
—
4K @ 120 fps · Dolby Vision · ProRes
A · Google
B · Apple
Chipset
Tensor G3
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
3 GHz octa
6-core
RAM
12 GB
8 GB LPDDR5X
GPU
—
Apple 6-core GPU, ray tracing
Storage
—
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
A · Google
B · Apple
Capacity
5,050 mAh
3,582 mAh
Charging
30 W + 23 W Qi
—
Wired
—
~27 W USB-C PD
Wireless
—
25 W MagSafe · 15 W Qi2
A · Google
B · Apple
Body
Aluminium + matte glass
—
Weight
213 g
—
IP68
Yes
—
Temp sensor
IR rear
—
A · Google
B · Apple
Launch
Android 14
—
Updates
7 years
—
A · Google
B · Apple
IR temperature sensor
First in phone
—
2400 nits HDR
Brightest
—
7 yrs updates
First gen
—
Choose Pixel 8 Pro if…
- FIRST phone with IR temperature sensor.
- 2400 nits HDR peak — brightest 2023.
- 7 years OS updates.
- Triple cam with 48 MP UW + 5x tele.
Choose iPhone 16 Pro if…
- Identical cameras and chip to the Pro Max in a one-hand-friendly body.
- Class-leading sustained performance from the A18 Pro.
- Titanium build with IP68 — premium and durable.
- Six-plus years of iOS updates.