Compare Google Pixel 5 XL Vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Should you buy Google Pixel 5 XL or Apple IPhone 16 plus? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Google Pixel 5 XL starts at ₹ 92,990 and Apple IPhone 16 plus starts at ₹ 89,900.

Google Pixel 5 XL has screen size of 6.4 inches and Apple IPhone 16 plus has screen size of 6.7 inches. Google Pixel 5 XL comes up with internal storage of 128 GB/256 GB and RAM of 6 GB. Apple IPhone 16 plus comes up with internal storage of 512GB and RAM of 12GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of Triple and front camera of Dual whereas latter has primary camera of

12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR.

Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.

Google Pixel 5 XL Vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

SpecificationsGoogle Pixel 5 XLApple IPhone 16 plus
OSAndroid 10 iOS 17
Screen Size6.4 inches6.7 inches
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)Apple A17 Bionic
RAM6 GB12GB
Internal Storage128 GB/256 GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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Specs Score82
OSAndroid 10 iOS 17
Screen Size6.4 inches6.7 inches
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)Apple A17 Bionic
RAM6 GB12GB
Internal Storage128 GB/256 GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
GENERAL
Colours Clearly White, Just Black, Not PinkSilver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue; other unspecified colors
Sim Nano-SIM card &eSIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China
Operating System Android 10 iOS 17
DESIGN
Body Material Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frameFront/back glass, aluminum frame (7000 series)
DISPLAY
Screen size 6.4 inches6.7 inches
Technology P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen resolution 1440 x 3040 pixels1284 x 2778 pixels
Pixel Density 537 ppi density457 ppi density
Display Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)Apple A17 Bionic
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585)Hexa-core
GPU Adreno 650Apple GPU
RAM 6 GB12GB
STORAGE
Internal Storage 128 GB/256 GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
CAMERA
Primary camera Triple 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF
Camera Features LED flash, Auto-HDR, panoramaDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera Dual12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR
BATTERY
Capacity 4030 mAh4400 mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/75 Mbps / 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS YesYes
Edge YesYes
Bluetooth Yes, 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector Lightning, USB 2.0
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DOYes
2G YesYes
5G YesYes
4G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Other Features IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Quick Charging Fast battery chargingFast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite emergency calls>
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Camera control button for easy photography
  • Bigger screen size
  • Capable optics with 48MP fusion camera
  • Spatial video recording compatible
  • Vibrant hues
  • Powerful performance with A18 chipset
  • Extended battery life
Cons
  • Average 60Hz display
  • Slow charging speed
  • Apple intelligence is not accessible

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Detailed Comparison of Google Pixel 5 XL vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Display Comparison: Google Pixel 5 XL vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Google Pixel 5 XL has screen size of 6.4 inches whereas other comes up with 6.7 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1440 x 3040 pixels and 1284 x 2778 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors and latter uses undefined.

Camera Comparison: Google Pixel 5 XL vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Google Pixel 5 XL comes up with primary camera of Triple whereas Apple IPhone 16 plus comes up with 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Google Pixel 5 XL or Apple IPhone 16 plus?

Apple IPhone 16 plus has a RAM of 12GB which is higher than Google Pixel 5 XL which has a RAM of 6 GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Google Pixel 5 XL or Apple IPhone 16 plus?

Apple IPhone 16 plus is bigger with 6.7 inches screen than Google Pixel 5 XL that has 6.4 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Google Pixel 5 XL in the market?

Best alternatives available for Google Pixel 5 XL are: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Motorola Razr 5G, Samsung Galaxy Fold 2.