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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Google Pixel 8

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus comes out ahead on 5 counts and the Google Pixel 8 on 4.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Apple iPhone 16 Plus for

  • Faster wireless charging: 25 W vs 18 W
  • Thinner: 7.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Bigger screen: 6.7" vs 6.2"
  • More storage: up to 512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Newer: launched September 2024

Pick the Google Pixel 8 for

  • Lighter: 187 g vs 199 g (12 g less)
  • More compact: 10.4 mm shorter
  • Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899

Size comparison

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is 10.4 mm taller, 7 mm wider, 1.1 mm thinner and 12 g heavier than the Google Pixel 8. Its screen is 0.5" larger.

  • Apple iPhone 16 Plus160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm
  • Google Pixel 8150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
AnnouncedSeptember 9, 20241October 4, 2023
ReleasedSeptember 20, 20241October 12, 2023
Launch price$8991$699 (better)
BodyApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
Size160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.9 mm
Weight199 g187 g (better)
Frame—satin metal
Backglass1polished glass
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursUltramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black1Hazel, Obsidian, Rose, Mint, Bay, Porcelain
DisplayApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
Size6.7"6.2"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDActua
Resolution1290 × 2796 (better)1080 × 2400
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness2,000 nits12,000 nits1
Protection—Gorilla Glass Victus1
Performance and softwareApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
ChipsetApple A18Google Tensor G3
CPU6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)1Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Process—4 nm1
Ships withiOS 18Android 14
OS updates—7 years (to Oct 2030)
Security updates—7 years (to Oct 2030)
MemoryApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
RAM8 GB18 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (better)128 GB / 256 GB
CamerasApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
Rear48 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front12 MP10.5 MP
Video4K at 60 fps14K video at 24, 30, or 60 FPS
BatteryApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
Capacity4,674 mAh14,575 mAh
Wired charging—27 W1
Wireless charging25 W (better)18 W1
Reverse wireless—Yes1
ConnectivityApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
5GYes1Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 71Wi-Fi 71
Bluetooth5.315.3
NFCYes1Yes
USBUSB-C: USB 2.0 480 Mbit/sUSB-C 3.2
Headphone jack—No1
eSIMYes1Yes
Satellite messagingYes1—
FeaturesApple iPhone 16 PlusGoogle Pixel 8
Fingerprint—Yes1
Stereo speakers—Yes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Google Pixel 8 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Apple iPhone 16 Plus bigger than the Google Pixel 8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is 10.4 mm taller, 7 mm wider, 1.1 mm thinner and 12 g heavier than the Google Pixel 8. Its screen is 0.5" larger.
Which has the bigger battery, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Google Pixel 8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery: 4,674 mAh against 4,575 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Google Pixel 8 launched at $699, against $899 for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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