I know, most of us love photography and videography including myself. However, the problem arises when it is time to choose the best camera. That is when I started to research the best cameras and I concluded that the iPhone and Google Pixel have the best of cameras. But somehow, we are forced to choose one specific phone in the end.

When choosing a smartphone the initial feature that we all look for the best is the camera quality, especially the people who love capturing photos and images. Both of the models are great for taking pictures, but how they differ from each other and which one will suit me is always a question asked.

Most of us are aware of this but, there has always been confusion. And that is why I am here to compare both of them in order to conclude which camera will suit you and me the most.

We all know about the iPhone well and let me give you a brief introduction to the Google Pixel too.

What is simply Google Pixel?

These are the smartphones designed, developed, produced, and marketed by Google. This gives a pure Android experience. Also, there is a great fan base for Android including me.

Let me simply say Google Pixel cameras as Android phones below. And provide you with a great general comparison of Android phones and iPhones.

Top 5 Comparisons between Android and iPhone

01. Camera Hardware

iPhone 16:

Apple usually fixes a triple-camera setup which is ultra-wide. The main sensor here has good resolution with a better sensor size which is around 48-50MP which performs well in low light too. The telephoto lens can zoom up to 5X or 10X.

Android:

The recent models of Android also possess a triple camera similar to Apple. The main sensor here has a resolution power and a sensor size of around 50MP to 64MP which is greater and better than iPhone’s camera hardware. The telephoto lens which can be zoomed in Google pixel has greatly exceeded Apple’s level which is around 5X to 30X.

Here, the camera hardware works great on Android phones or Google Pixel than on iPhone.

02. Image Processing

There is a major difference in image processing between iPhone and Android let us dive deeper into it.

iPhone 16:

The images in the iPhone look really closer to real life which does not look artificial. The image is processed toward natural colors and skin tones and both the shadows and highlights are evenly mixed well.

Android:

Google Pixel focuses on AI-driven images most of the time. The images are usually sharper with great contrast especially, in landscapes and places with low-light exposures. Google’s photography uses AI’s machine learning which is famous for its night sight feature. This feature captures photos incredibly even at night which overtakes the feature of iPhone. This is also greater in blur mode in which the background blurs beautifully.

03. Portrait and Night Modes

iPhone 16:

The portrait mode on iPhone 16 has become even sharper because even the little things are focused well. If you consider an image, even the little things such as hair, and glasses like things are greatly focused. Even in low light or night mode, the camera focuses well. And, some images have softer edges which is good looking.

Android:

The AI processing in Google Pixel is excellent because the portrait mode is really impressive here handling the edges well which produces sharper results in the end. As the night mode works well in Android as told earlier, it produces bright images with excellent detailing even with lower light exposure.

Android in this specific comparison, overtakes iPhone for sure.

04. Video recording

iPhone 16:

iPhone is able to shoot high-quality videos, 4K video around 60 frames within a second. The stability of the iPhone for shooting videos is great on the move. Also, the iPhone has ProRes and Dolby vision HDR advanced quality with great stability. iPhone also produces slow-motion and time-lapse videos with great quality compared to Google Pixel.

Android:

Google Pixel’s video shoots have been improved greatly but, this is not that built to overtake iPhone’s video shoot quality. And the Google Pixel also shoots 4K video with 60 frames per second. Android lacks the iPhone’s advanced ProRes and Dolby HDR quality. But, Google’s HDR quality provides the videos a rich contrast with vivid colors.

In Video recording iPhone remains the king for sure with no doubt overcoming Android.

05. Selfie Camera

iPhone 16:

The photonic engine in the iPhone will support you for a really bright selfie with good detailing. The front camera is around 12MP. The selfie camera of iPhone is excellent in portrait mode too which is great for single selfies and even group selfie mode. The portrait selfie looks very natural blurring the background.

Android:

Google’s Pixel uses the same AI feature for its selfie camera too. The front camera is 11MP which is great for a wide group selfie as the detailing and sharpening will be great due to AI’s feature.

Both phones provide you with a great effect for selfies but, Google Pixel’s selfies can produce a sharpened image with a quality background separation.

Which one should you choose as a photography lover?

As told earlier, Google Pixel excels well in dark or low light conditions along with zooming ability. Therefore, if you are a person who focuses on sharpening details in the image or AI quality and especially if your a person who usually shoots on low light quality then Android is the best option for you.

iPhone 16 usually provides natural-looking images. This provides high-quality-looking videos. If you are a person who loves natural-looking photos and is expecting great quality videos then an iPhone is the best option for you.

Considering your preferences, it is your choice to select the best camera phone that will suit your needs and desires.

To conclude, both iPhone 16 and Google Pixel have excellent cameras with great quality but they possess different styles and features. iPhone promotes a true life experience in its photos and especially in the videos captured. Google Pixel excels in great camera quality during the day, especially in low light quality issues. Your preference depends on software enhancements or natural results. However, both models will capture great photos and video and it is your choice to choose the best one which will suit you.