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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a phone with a more premium camera and don't mind the higher price, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a slightly better camera for both photos and videos compared to the Google Pixel 8. However, if you're looking for a more recent phone that offers good camera capabilities at a more reasonable price, the Google Pixel 8 might be more suitable. It also has slightly better battery life and a marginally larger screen. Both phones have similar glass backs, high refresh rate OLED screens, and no headphone jacks, but they run on different operating systems, with the iPhone on iOS and the Pixel on Android. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Best in class display quality
- Very good performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 8
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Good battery life
Key differences
Photo Quality
7.8
8.5
The Google Pixel 8 takes very good photos, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro takes good photos.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro delivers very good photos mainly due to its strong dynamic range and low light performance, both complimented by a versatile set of cameras and a highly rated camera software experience. The Google Pixel 8, outdoing the iPhone 13 Pro particularly in selfie quality, leverages an excellent low light performance and dynamic range, paired with best-in-class photos software experience to produce excellent photo outcomes.
Video Quality
8.6
7.6
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro takes very good videos, while the Google Pixel 8 takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro delivers excellent video stabilization, dynamic range, and low-light performance, making it a strong option for high-quality video recording. In comparison, the Google Pixel 8 offers a similarly impressive video software experience and microphone quality, ensuring that videos are both stable and have good audio.
Cost
$504
$549
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$500
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$800
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a price of $504 and the Google Pixel 8 costs $549.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
8.4
The Google Pixel 8 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro both have very good overall cameras quality.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro offers a very good camera experience, noted for its strong selfie capabilities, versatility, and reliable performance across various lighting conditions. Similarly, the Google Pixel 8 excels with its high-quality cameras, particularly shining in low light photography and also providing a robust selfie experience, ensuring users can capture moments vividly and with great detail.
Battery
6.9 Hours
7.3 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has 6.9 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 8 is 6.2 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Google Pixel 8 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$504 | $549 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 24, 2021 | October 12, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.2" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 428 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | TensorG3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 7.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3095 mAh | 4575 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 18 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 5.93" x 2.79" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.20 oz | 6.60 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Alpine Green, Graphite, Sierra Blue, Gold, Silver | Rose, Hazel, Obsidian | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Android Authority
Dhruv Bhutani | October 2021
"The basic foundation of the phone is rock solid and essentials like UI navigation, apps, security, and privacy features are polished to a sheen. The camera works consistently well and takes some of the best pictures you can get out of a phone. The phone further embellishes it with performance that won’t have you reaching for a replacement for years, and the battery life is hands-down amongst the best you can get on a flagship. If you’ve been eyeing an iPhone, the iPhone 13 Pro is as good as it gets."
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The Guardian
Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The fit, finish and feel is top notch. The phone is responsive and smooth. The battery life is decent. The main camera is excellent but the lack of an extended optical zoom is slightly disappointing, even if it has been a similar formula for Google for several years.
The 6.2in screen moves the Pixel 8 closer to the underserved market of smaller but top-end phones, of which there are only a handful to choose from. Google’s generative AI features are certainly novel, but it is the extended seven-year software support that truly sets it apart."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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