Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 4, 2026.
iPhone 16e
13 refurbished offers across 4 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256 GB
Pixel 9a
8 refurbished offers across 3 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 16e | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | February 19, 2025 | March 19, 2025 |
| Released | February 28, 2025 | April 10, 2025 |
| Launch price | US$599 · 128 GBnot the current price | US$499 · 128 GBnot the current price |
| Launch OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED (Actua) |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1080x2424 |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1800 HDR, 2700 peak nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A18 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5X GBfrom a secondary source | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6, OIS), 12 MP (2x Telephoto (from Fusion Main crop), 52mm, f/1.6) | 48 MP (Wide, f/1.7), 13 MP (Ultra-wide, f/2.2) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 4005 mAh, per Wikipedia infobox mAhfrom a secondary source | 5,100 mAh |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 186 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) |
| Materials | Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, glass back | Gorilla Glass 3 front, matte composite back, metal frame |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C · USB 3.2 |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| More details | ||
| Biometrics | Face ID | Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
Pixel 9a costs 15% less than iPhone 16e at 128 GB, grade A, from $7,000 against $8,229.
iPhone 16e has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 128, 256 GB against 128 GB.
iPhone 16e has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 4 against 3.
Choose the iPhone 16e if...
- you want more storage options: offers at 128, 256 GB, versus 128 GB for the Pixel 9a.
- you want more shops to compare: 4 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 3 for the Pixel 9a.
Choose the Pixel 9a if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 15% less than the iPhone 16e at 128 GB, grade A, from $7,000 versus $8,229.
- you want the newer one: it came out in April 10, 2025, and the iPhone 16e in February 28, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 16e or the Pixel 9a?
The Pixel 9a is cheaper. It costs 15% less at 128 GB, grade A, from $7,000 versus $8,229 for the iPhone 16e.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16e or the Pixel 9a?
The Pixel 9a is newer. It came out in April 10, 2025 and the iPhone 16e in February 28, 2025, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 16e and the Pixel 9a?
The iPhone 16e has refurbished offers in 4 shops and the Pixel 9a in 3 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16e - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 16e · September 28, 2026
- Identify your iPhone model · September 28, 2026
- iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 16e - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) · September 28, 2026
Pixel 9a
- Pixel 9a especificaciones tecnicas | Google Store Mexico · September 28, 2026
- Pixel 9a: The latest A-series phone with Google AI smarts at an unbeatable value (Google blog) · September 28, 2026