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Pixel 8a

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iPhone 16

Rated 4.1592 out of 5

This device is no longer available.

Retail price starting at: $729.99

Req’s new line & elig. unlimited svc (speed restr's apply). Price after credits over 36 mos. Includes additional $5.56/mo. bill credit for 36 mos. Other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Key differences

Screen

5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35

5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31

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Display

6.1

6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

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Processor

Chipset Google Tensor G3

Chipset A18 chip New 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores New 5‑core GPU New 16‑core Neural Engine

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Memory

Up to 128GB

128GB | 256GB | 512GB

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Color

Obsidian

Black

Pink

Teal

Ultramarine

White

Dimensions

Size (inches)

5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35

Size (inches)

5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.1

Display size (inches)

6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

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Camera & video

Rear-facing camera

64 MP wide with ƒ/1.89 aperture

13 MP ultrawide with ƒ/2.2 aperture

Aperture

48MP Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels

12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels

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Battery

Battery capacity

4,492mAh (non-removable)

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

Android®

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

iOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Voice dialing and voice commands

Yes

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri”, or use type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

Learn more about Siri

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Learn more about Apple Pay

Learn more about Apple Cash

Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n260

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78 n79, n258, n260, n261

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

World phone

Quad-band

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be with 6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum support) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Near Field Communication (NFC)

With reader mode

Bluetooth® technology

v5.3 + EDR, A2DP, LE, aptX®

Bluetooth technology

5.3 with 5GHz support

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Noise suppression

Noise suppression by Google

Wireless emergency alerts (CMAS) capable

Yes

SIM type

Nano

SIM type

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.

Learn more about eSIM

Learn more about traveling with eSIM

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi‑Fi

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

Sensors

Messaging & email

Music

Accessibility

Sustainability

Device Eco-rating

The AT&T Eco-Rating 2.0 system gives you environmental and social details about this device. The system uses a total of 20 performance criteria across 5 different attributes, for a total rating of 1 to 5 stars: 19-20 (5-star), 16-18 (4-star), 13-15 (3-star), 10-12 (2-star), 8-9 (1-star)

Substances of concern

4/4

Environmentally preferable materials

3/3

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

End of life and recycling

2/2

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

7/10

Total Eco-score

17/20 (4-star) Please visit att.com/ecospace for additional information.

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Device offers

Get iPhone 16 128GB for $2.43/mo.

No trade-in required.  
1. Add a new line on an installment plan. 
2. Choose any unlimited plan. 

Online only. Offers vary by device/model. Req new line on 0% APR 36-mo. agrmt. Well-qualified customers. Promotional price after credits over 36 mos. Price after additional $200 in credits ($5.56/mo.) for new consumer lines only. ($7.99 for retailer partner customers). If svc. canceled, device balance due. Other terms apply.

Google Pixel 8a vs Apple iPhone 16

Pixel 8a

iPhone 16

Key differences

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Size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Rear-facing camera

Aperture

Battery capacity

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