Google Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e: I took 100 photos with both phones, and here's the winner

The Google Pixel 9a and Apple iPhone 16e are among the best phones you can buy right now. The former has a $499 price tag, while the latter replaces Apple's iPhone SE lineup at $599. Both phones offer a clean design with a virtually flush camera module, thick bezels on the front, and battery life that, in some cases, is better than their more expensive counterparts. However, they differ in one major aspect -- the cameras. 

Also: You should update your Google Pixel phone ASAP - here's why

Apple's newest entry-level iPhone costs $100 more and sports a single rear camera. It is upgraded to a new 48MP sensor when compared to the iPhone SE and is the only 2025 mainstream phone to sport a single rear camera. In contrast, Google retains the dual rear camera setup from its predecessor. It pairs a new 48MP main ...