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Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Review: A Gaming Phone With a Hidden Door
A lot of small changes tailored for mobile phone gamers.
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a gaming phone that takes a few small steps forward with its design, and substantial leaps ahead when it comes to its internals and software. The phone, revealed Thursday with a starting price of $1,000, keeps many of the design aesthetics and personality of last year’s Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro. These include its LED indicator on the back, a 6,000mAh battery that can easily last two days and a highly responsive touchscreen with a 720Hz touch sampling rate. But it’s inside where the most substantial changes are including an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and new software features for customizing game play.
There’s even a hidden door on the back of the phone, dubbed the AeroActive portal, that opens when you attach the included AeroActive Cooler 7 fan. This door helps blow cool air directly into the phone to keep it from overheating during longer gaming sessions.
These gaming-specific features arrive alongside improvements to how the new ROG functions as a phone, too. Asus is committing to two years of software updates and four years of security updates. That’s on the low side compared to the four years of software updates Samsung provides for its Galaxy S series, but it’s still good to see Asus now commit to such a support timeline. The Phone 7 Ultimate also has a Background mode to set an automatic task up in any game and have that run while you use the phone for anything else.
Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Like
- Striking design
- Lots of custom options
- AeroActive Portal opening for cooling
Don’t Like
- Tall and heavy
- Photos lack detail
- No wireless charging
Yet even with these improvements, the Phone 7 Ultimate still prioritizes gaming over other functions and features that typically get the spotlight in this price range. Specifically, the Asus phone is tall, partly because the front-facing camera is placed in a bezel above the 6.7-inch AMOLED screen instead of within a display cutout like on many other Android phones. This could benefit gamers since you don’t have anything obstructing the gameplay on your screen. But if you’re used to a large-screen phone like the Galaxy S23 Plus or the iPhone 14 Pro Max, you might wince at the ROG being even bigger than its display. The phone also feels heavy, coming in at 239 grams (just a gram shy of the iPhone 14 Pro Max) compared with the similarly sized 196-gram Galaxy S23 Plus.
The phone lacks wireless charging but makes up for that with speedy wired 65W charging. And yes, the power brick is even included in the box.
Background mode lets you continue running a game while you use your phone to do other things.
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Photography is fine. It’s not in the same league as what the cameras and software shoot on similarly priced Galaxy or Pixel phones. Photos from the Phone 7 Ultimate have a reasonable amount of detail in both indoor and outdoor settings.
The Phone 7 Ultimate also arrives as the handheld PC gaming market is gaining traction, with Asus itself even announcing the ROG Ally as a competitor to the Steam Deck. While the Phone 7 Ultimate isn’t claiming to be the mobile gaming device for your PC game library, it does include lots of features and customizations for those seeking to get the most out of games built for Android.
Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate specs, software and gaming performance
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has specs that might outperform your PC, even though it’s not trying to be one. The review unit I tested includes 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage space, which is a small step down from the 18GB of RAM seen on last year’s Phone 6 Pro, but still a ludicrous amount.
Alongside the aforementioned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, the phone has a Qualcomm Adreno 740 GPU. The Phone 7 Ultimate’s display has a 165Hz refresh rate. It runs Android 13, has two front-facing stereo speakers and a headphone jack. Like with last year’s Phone 6 Pro, the phone’s rear LED display shows customizable animations and notification icons. There’s two USB-C ports, one on the bottom and another on the left side, meant to make it easier to charge while playing a game horizontally. Passthrough charging is also available, which lets you play games without charging the battery so the phone doesn’t get warmer.
You can add a persistent gauge during games showing stats like the temperature of the phone, frames per second and the battery.
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The Phone 7 Ultimate is especially speedy, and when I open games I can easily crank up the graphics and frame rate settings to their highest. Setting Fortnite to run at 90 frames per second didn’t bog down the phone, nor did playing Mortal Kombat at 160 frames per second. Even games that don’t support a high frame rate still benefit from the Snapdragon chip and the phone’s memory. For instance Marvel Snap’s cards animations looked very smooth as did Mario Kart.
In benchmark tests, the Phone 7 Ultimate performed comparable to phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the OnePlus 11. While raw power isn’t necessarily what separates gaming phones from mainstream ones, it does underscore that Asus’ software additions and hardware customizations are focused on its gamer audience.
Benchmarks
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3DMark frames per second
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The Phone 7 Ultimate emphasizes horizontal game play. It has an updated version of its AirTriggers system to program the phone’s various sensors on a game by game basis. Like RedMagic gaming phones, you can use the corners of the phone to respond as shoulder buttons. For instance, when playing Fortnite, I set up the right shoulder button to shoot and the left shoulder button to swap between aiming modes.
The Game Genie dashboard lets you turn on many of the phone’s settings while you are playing a game.
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Asus also lets you program the phone’s gyroscope for various motion controls and gestures. Overall, there’s a lot of options for those that link to tinker, but I would like to see Asus include suggested controller templates for popular mobile games in future updates.
There’s also program macros — a series of commands that repeat over and over — which, when combined with Background mode, lets you set and forget certain game tasks. In order to protect your phone’s battery, a persistent notification will display when a game is in Background mode so you eventually remember to turn it off.
The AeroActive Cooler 7 attaches to the back of the phone. When attached, a door opens on the phone to let in more of the fan’s air.
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Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate cooling system
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate makes cooling a priority, whether or not you are using the included AeroActive Cooler attachment. Asus designed the inside of the phone to help with heat dissipation, and while I could certainly feel the phone become warm while playing games or fast charging, it was never uncomfortable to hold. Though adding a case goes a long way to keep heat away from your hands. According to the phone’s temperature gauge, after 30 minutes of gameplay it reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
The AeroActive Cooler plugs into the side USB-C port and clamps down over the power button. The attachment has cooling fans and opens the hidden door on the back to push cool air inside. There’s also programmable buttons and LED lights on it. During another 30-minute stretch of gameplay with the fan attached, the phone’s temperature dropped to 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). Cooling aside, the AeroActive Cooler feels like there’s a big metal spider on the back of the phone. It’s uncomfortable, especially when I played touchscreen-heavy games.
The accessory also has a kickstand for propping it up on a table and using a Bluetooth game controller, which could be more comfortable.
The bottom of the cooling accessory includes another USB-C port and a headphone jack.
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Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate cameras, photography
The Phone 7 Ultimate has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera and an 8-megapixel macro camera. The front-facing camera has a 32-megapixel sensor. There’s Portrait mode and Night mode. You can record videos at 8K 24fps (frames per second) and in 4K at either 60fps or 30fps.
Photo of Citi Field taken on the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.
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Photos are adequate. The Phone 7 Ultimate performed just fine in a variety of settings like at Citi Field or in Central Park for a wedding. This isn’t going to be a phone that you use for taking the best Instagram photos, but it works as a way to grab a quick picture in most environments.
Wagner Cove in New York’s Central Park, taken on the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.
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On the whole, Phone 7 Ultimate photos lacked detail, especially compared to images from my iPhone 12 Pro Max. Take a look at the photos below of me standing in Central Park. You can see the flowers’ details substantially clearer in the iPhone photo. I’m shocked at how different the lighting looks in the two photos.
Here’s the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate’s photo
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And here’s the one from the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
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The Asus’ Portrait mode fared slightly better, despite the background blur on the flowers looking inconsistent. Selfies similarly lacked detail, but the front-facing camera is serviceable for video calls. Photo and video capture is a common compromise for most gaming phones.
Using Portrait mode on the Phone 7 Ultimate helped bring out more color during this Central Park scene.
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Indoor front-facing camera photo on the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, taken while filming the video review for this phone.
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Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate bottom line
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is tailored for mobile phone gamers that want to tweak Android games while playing them at their highest graphics settings. New additions like the phone’s new Snapdragon chip, controller options and upgraded cooling system further refine that experience, while providing a sharp refresh rate with fast speeds that benefit non-gaming tasks like apps and reading.
Most people will likely be happier with a phone like a Galaxy S23 that has better cameras and a slimmer body. Also, many Android games run just fine on regular phones.
For a gamer that puts specs above all and wants lots and lots of customizable options, this ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is packed with them. We haven’t yet reviewed the competing RedMagic 8 Pro series which has the same chip with a lower $649 starting price. However, the software experience on the Asus is very good, achieving a nice balance between being a gaming device and a mobile phone.
How we test phones
Every phone tested by CNET’s reviews team was actually used in the real world. We test a phone’s features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it’s bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it is to hold and whether it has an IP-rating for water resistance. We push the processor’s performance to the extremes using both standardized benchmark tools like GeekBench and 3DMark, along with our own anecdotal observations navigating the interface, recording high-resolution videos and playing graphically intense games at high refresh rates.
All the cameras are tested in a variety of conditions from bright sunlight to dark indoor scenes. We try out special features like night mode and portrait mode and compare our findings against similarly priced competing phones. We also check out the battery life by using it daily as well as running a series of battery drain tests.
We take into account additional features like support for 5G, satellite connectivity, fingerprint and face sensors, stylus support, fast charging speeds, foldable displays among others that can be useful. And we of course balance all of this against the price to give you the verdict on whether that phone, whatever price it is, actually represents good value.
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New Survey Shows High-School Students Say AI Alleviates Math Stress
Many 16- to 18-year-olds surveyed said AI offers instant help, feedback and a nonjudgmental setting that makes math more accessible and understandable.
A majority (56%) of high school students say that AI helps reduce the anxiety they feel about studying math. That statistic comes from to a March survey of 1,500 11th and 12th graders in the US and sixth-year students in the UK and Wales that was conducted by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Most of the students surveyed (61%) said that AI gives them instant help, feedback and clarification. The results point to anxiety in math education around learning in a nonjudgmental setting, such not having to ask questions in front of other students, and using AI to make math more accessible and understandable.
Results from teachers differed, however. Only 19% of 250 teachers surveyed agreed about AI’s anxiety-reducing effects, but nearly half of them (49%) said they see value in using AI to help learn math concepts rather than just seeking answer to math problems.
The organization released the survey results this week as part of its promotion of its annual MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, which this year is focused on global warming.
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Google Pixel 9A’s New Design Might Raise Eyebrows, but the Price Is Right
The $499 Pixel 9A is a follow-up to one of our favorite phones from 2024, the Pixel 8A. Google kept the price under $500 and added a big, 5,100-mAh battery.
Editor’s note: The Pixel 9A is now in stores. Make sure to read CNET’s Pixel 9A review.
The newly announced Google Pixel 9A has big shoes to fill. The affordable phone is the follow-up to one of my favorite phones from 2024, the Pixel 8A, which earned a CNET Editors’ Choice Award. With the Pixel 8A, Google found a sweet spot in terms of features, battery life, long-term software support and overall value. Fortunately, on paper, the Pixel 9A seems like an upgrade in nearly every way to last year’s Pixel 8A.
But the Pixel 9A faces added pressure, as its launch comes on the heels of Apple’s «affordable» phone, the $599 iPhone 16E. The new iPhone, while being the cheapest one Apple sells, is still well beyond the $500 sweet spot that the best affordable phones manage to hit. Fortunately, Google didn’t follow Apple and kept the Pixel 9A’s price at $499 (£499, AU$849), which puts it more in reach for people with a tighter budget, especially as US tariffs take hold and drive the cost of goods higher.
I used the Pixel 9A for about half an hour and was impressed with its build (it feels incredibly solid) and aspects of its new design. I genuinely like that the Pixel 9A’s back is nearly completely flat. However, the phone lacks the distinctive camera bar found on the rest of the Pixel 9 series, diminishing some of the Pixel 9A’s Pixel-ness, at least in appearance. Otherwise, on the screen and under the hood, it’s as Pixel as they come.
The Pixel 9A will be available at the Google Store and at retailers beginning April 10.
Pixel 9A design
The Pixel 9A looks different from recent Pixel A models. Like the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, the Pixel 9A has flat sides instead of the curved ones on the Pixel 8A. But Google’s design approach to the Pixel 9A challenges the boundaries of minimalism. The back of the phone is almost completely flat, with the camera bump sticking out just a hair. When I run my fingertip across the back, my nail catches on the lip of the camera bump, but not by much.
The Pixel 9A is a rarity in 2025: It can lay completely flat on a table or desk. It doesn’t wobble, though the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro with a camera bar don’t wobble either. But the Pixel 9A’s flat design takes things to the next level. And I am all-in on the Pixel 9A’s flat design.
But the lack of a camera bar seems like a bit of a miss, as I had always found it visually striking on previous Google phones. The bar helped distinguish the Pixel from other brands’ handsets. And while most people will hardly ever see the Pixel 9A in its birthday suit, instead opting to clothe it in a case, the Pixel 9A looks more generic than eye-catching.
In the tug-of-war between form and function, Google went for function and, as a result, says the Pixel 9A is the most durable Pixel A device it has made. The back is made from 81% recycled plastic. I know some people will roll their eyes because of the plastic, but it looks good and still felt solid when I picked it up, and it likely helps keep the cost down. The phone has an IP68 rating for water dust resistance (compared with the Pixel 8A’s IP67 rating), meaning it can be submerged in water as deep as 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
The Pixel 9A is available in four colors: obsidian, porcelain, peony and iris. In person, I really liked the iris color.
The Pixel 9A has a 6.3-inch display encapsulated in a body nearly identical (it’s a skosh taller) to the Pixel 8A, which had a 6.1-inch display. The display’s peak brightness is 2,700 nits, which is nice step up from the 8A’s screen, which could hit 2,000 nits. So it’ll be interesting to see how its screen looks outdoors, especially under some bright California sunlight. On paper, the screen seems identical to the one on the regular Pixel 9.
Pixel 9A camera
In terms of photography, the Pixel 9A has a 48-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultrawide. The new main camera supports Google’s Macro Focus, which means you can get close to your subject — think like a food photo — and have it be in focus. In fact, Google accomplishes this with the main camera instead of using the ultrawide camera like many other phones do.
As for resolution, the Pixel 9A’s 48-megapixel main camera is a step down from the 64-megapixel main camera on the Pixel 8A. But more megapixels isn’t necessarily better, as Google proved for years leaning on its software to boost its photography over other phones with higher-megapixel cameras.
Also, the Pixel 9A has a smorgasbord of AI goodies found on the more expensive Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, such as Best Take for better portraits, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor for removing distractions, Night Sight for low-light photos and more. The 9A even has Add Me, which uses AR and AI to let photographers add themselves to a group photo. I’ve used Add Me on my Pixel 9 Pro several times and am always impressed with the results.
Previous Pixel A phones have always had a solid B camera that exceeded its price. I don’t think the Pixel 9A’s shooters will be as good as the ones on the Pixel 9 or 9 Pro, but I’m excited to see how they hold up, especially with the new 48-megapixel sensor.
Pixel 9A performance and battery
The Pixel 9A runs on Google’s Tensor G4 chip, the same one found in the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro. That means it can support Google AI features and Gemini. Notably, the Pixel 9A comes with 8GB of RAM instead of the 12GB found on the Pixel 9 and the 16GB on the 9 Pro. But even with less RAM, Google guarantees the Pixel 9A will receive seven years of major Android OS and security updates (it comes out of the box running Android 15).
While the Tensor G4 chip didn’t win any awards for its performance in benchmark tests for computations or graphics, we found it plenty capable when we tested it in the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro. Whether it was playing games, mindlessly scrolling news and social feeds, or just editing a photo, the G4 chip consistently performed well in everyday use. I hope the same will be true when I get to test the Pixel 9A.
In terms of power, Google says that the Pixel 9A has the largest battery of any Pixel A device. When I saw the battery’s capacity listed as 5,100 mAh, I double-checked that I wasn’t reading the specs for Samsung’s new Galaxy A phones announced at MWC. Technically, the Pixel 9A’s battery is bigger than that of any in Samsung’s new phones, including the $1,300 Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Pixel 9A final thoughts for now
In terms of everything else, the Pixel 9A has all the Pixel features you’d expect: everything from theft protection and Family Link (for limiting access and sharing) to Google services like Gmail and Maps. Surprisingly, the new phone doesn’t get Satellite SOS connectivity like the rest of the Pixel 9 line, but compromises always have to be made to help keep the price down.
The Pixel 9A comes with either 128GB or 256GB of storage, three months of Google One, three months of YouTube Premium and six months of Fitbit Premium. I look forward to spending more time testing the Pixel 9A for a full review, once I can get my hands on it.
Google Pixel 9A specs vs. Pixel 8A, Pixel 9
| Google Pixel 9A | Google Pixel 8A | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate | 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate | 6.1-inch OLED; 2,400×1,080 pixels, 60-120Hz variable refresh rate | 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 430 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 in | 6 x 2.9 x 0.4 in | 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm | 152 x 74 x 10.2 mm | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 186g (6.6 oz) | 193 g (6.7 oz) | 198g (7 oz) |
| Mobile software | Android 15 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Camera | 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide) | 64-megapixel (main), 13-megapixel (ultrawide) | 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide) |
| Front-facing camera | 13-megapixel | 13-megapixel | 10.5-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM + storage | 8GB + 128GB, 256GB | 8GB + 128GB, 256GB | 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | None | None | None |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 4,492 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display | Under display | Under display |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | None | None | None |
| Special features | 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass; IP68 dust and water resistance; 2,700-nit peak brightness; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 23W fast charging (charger not included); 7.5W wireless charging Qi certified; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (nano SIM + eSIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor; Photo Unblur; Super Res Zoom; Circle To Search | IP67 rating dust and water resistance; 18W fast charging; 7.5W wireless charging; 5G (5G sub6 / mmWave); VPN by Google One; Circle to Search; 7 years Android OS updates; 7 years security updates; Best Take; Audio Magic Eraser; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (nano SIM + eSIM) | Satellite SOS; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass; IP68 dust and water resistance; 2,700-nit peak brightness; 45W fast charging (charger not included); 15W wireless charging with Google Pixel Stand (second gen); 12W wireless Qi-charging; Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (eSIM + nano SIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor |
| US price starts at | $499 (128GB) | $499 (128GB) | $799 (128GB) |
| UK price starts at | £499 (128GB) | £499 (128GB) | £799 (128GB) |
| Australian price starts at | AU$849 (128GB) | AU$849 (128GB) | AU$1,349 (128GB) |
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Google Pixel 9A vs. iPhone 16E: Budget Phone Specs Compared
How do Google and Apple’s new budget-conscious phones measure up? Let’s take a close look at the specs.
Editor’s note: The Google Pixel 9A is now in stores. Make sure to read CNET’s Pixel 9A review.
Google’s Pixel A series phones have always offered the essence of what makes the flagship models so great, but in a pared-back package with a more affordable price tag. The Pixel 9A is no different, with the same Tensor G4 processor as the Pixel 9 Pro, along with a 48-megapixel main camera and a vibrant 6.3-inch display. Not bad for $499.
But Apple has just released the iPhone 16E, a $599 phone that also aims to distill the flagship experience into a slightly more affordable package. So how do they compare? Let’s take a look.
Pixel 9A vs. iPhone 16E: design
The Pixel 9A is the larger of the two phones. Its 6.3-inch screen isn’t a huge step up over the iPhone 16E’s 6.1-inch screen, but it’s enough to maybe make playing mobile games on the move a bit more immersive. However, the iPhone’s display is marginally sharper as it crams more pixels into a smaller space, though whether you’d ever notice that difference is debatable. The Pixel 9A’s display has a variable refresh rate between 60Hz and 120Hz that helps make animations look smoother and gaming more immersive. The iPhone 16E, on the other hand, has a screen locked at 60Hz.
Pixel 9A vs. iPhone 16E: performance
The Pixel 9A runs the same Tensor G4 chip as the Pixel 9 Pro. It’s not a powerhouse processor, but it should offer solid performance for everyday tasks. However, when we reviewed the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, it returned fairly disappointing results on benchmark tests. The iPhone 16E uses Apple’s A18 chip, which delivered much better scores on benchmark testing for both processor power and graphical prowess. For sheer straight-line speed, the iPhone is likely the one to go for here.
Pixel 9A vs. iPhone 16E: camera
While both phones have 48-megapixel main rear cameras, the Pixel 9A also offers a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens. The 9A also macro images, meaning you can get close to a subject and have them in focus. We’ll have to wait and see how the camera quality compares on each phone, but those of you who want a more well-rounded photography experience may find the iPhone’s single rear camera limiting.
Both the Pixel 9A and iPhone 16E come fully equipped to use their companies’ respective AI platforms (Gemini on the Pixel, Apple Intelligence on the iPhone), with both offering a variety of built-in AI tools for productivity and imaging. Take a look below at how the Pixel 9A’s specs stack up against the iPhone 16E.
Google Pixel 9A and iPhone 16E specs compared
| Google Pixel 9A | Apple iPhone 16E | |
|---|---|---|
| Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate, brightness | 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120Hz variable refresh rate | 6.1-inch OLED display; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh rate |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 in | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in. |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 186g (6.6 oz) | 167g (5.88 oz) |
| Mobile software | Android 15 | iOS 18 |
| Camera | 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide) | 48-megapixel (wide) |
| Front-facing camera | 13-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 |
| RAM/storage | 8GB + 128GB, 256GB | RAM unknown + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expandable storage | None | None |
| Battery/charging speeds | 5,100 mAh | Up to 26 hours video playback, 21 hours streamed video playback, 90 hours of audio playback. 20W wired charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display | No, Face ID |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | None | None |
| Special features | 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass; IP68 dust and water resistance; 2,700-nit peak brightness; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 23W fast charging (charger not included); 7.5W wireless charging Qi certified; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (nano SIM + eSIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor; Photo Unblur; Super Res Zoom; Circle To Search | Action button, Apple C1 5G modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Shield, Emergency SOS, satellite connectivity, IP68 resistance |
| US price off-contract | $499 (128GB) | $599 (128GB) |
| UK price | £499 (128GB) | £599 (128GB) |
| Australia price | AU$849 (128GB) | AU$999 (128GB) |
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