At first glance, the Google Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e have a lot in common. But only one is the proper value flagship it set out to be.

Announced within the space of a month, the Google Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e are premium mid-range phones that come in under the $600 mark. If you're in the market for a high-quality but somewhat affordable device,

Google's Pixel 9a goes head-to-head against the iPhone 16e, Apple's latest budget phone. The Pixel 9a costs $100 less than the iPhone, and has many of the same specs and AI features from the Pixel 9.