SmartViser benchmarked Android 15 vs Android 16 on the Google Pixel 8a using the Viser Neo test automation platform. The results show both OS versions deliver nearly identical performance in battery life, browsing, data, and streaming, with Android 15 edging ahead in gaming FPS and Android 16 offering new security, privacy, and UI enhancements. Our controlled lab tests confirm that Android 16 is an evolutionary upgrade focused on features and stability rather than raw performance gains.
