Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 10
Verdict
Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 10 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 67. Apple iPhone 16 wins on Performance and Main Camera; Google Pixel 10 wins on Battery and Screen. Google Pixel 10 is 0.4mm wider than Apple iPhone 16. Google Pixel 10 is the more recent release, from Aug 28, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
67
67
Apple iPhone 16
71.6mm (2.82in) · Sep 2024 · Rank #125
11+6+11+12+12+5+5+0+5+0 = 67
EDITORIAL: This round Apple upgraded itâs non-Pro modelsâ chips to match the Pro level. They are now better then ever. iPhone 16 is a great option for anyone needing great photos and videos from a compact iPhone. The screen is still only 60htz (no one else makes phones with such slow refresh rate any more) but this is a flagship grade phone in every other way
PROs
fast performance led by A18 chip, up to 6m of water submersion, good photos and excellent videos from a 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide plus a 12MP Selfie â all with PDAF, 6 years of iOS updates
CONs
improved but still barely a day of battery endurance, slow charging, only 60Hz when every other maker offers 120Hz screen refresh rate, no expandable storage or desktop replacement (updated Mar 30, 2025)
Google Pixel 10
72mm (2.83in) · Aug 28, 2025 · Rank #116
9+7+13+12+9+5+4+0+5+3 = 67
* TOP Selfie* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: New vanilla Pixel comes with faster UFS (but only on a 256GB version) and a proper 5x tele lens on the back. The rest is (as we're growing to expect from Google) similar: mediocre Tensor performance, short battery endurance with very slow charging, very bright (tho non-LTPO) screen, decent imaging performance (from the main and ultrawide lenses that are actually downgraded) and exceptional software experience with a industry leading 7 years of OS updates promise.
PROs
flagship build, bright 2000nits 422ppi 120Hz OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, reliable 48MP 25mm main + 10.8MP 112mm telefoto + 13MP ~13mm ultrawide (all 3 PDAF) setup, excellent 10.5MP 20mm PDAF selfie, good video recording, OS loaded with AI and other features and a up to 7 years of updates promise, basic desktop replacement functionality and Satellite SOS Service in some markets
CONs
midrange Tensor G5 processor with UFS 4.0 (3.1 on 128GB version) performance, just a day of endurance from a 4970mAh battery with 90min slow 30W (15W wireless) charging, no memory expansion slot, limited market availability, expensive for it's hardware
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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