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Updated January 10, 2024·

For a better camera system overall, you might favor the Google Pixel 8 Pro, as it boasts high-quality features for both still and video photography, along with the versatility of an ultrawide and a unique periscope camera. If you prefer a phone with a larger screen, the Pixel 8 Pro also offers a bigger display, which can enhance media consumption and gaming experiences. However, if you prioritize longer battery life and are invested in the iOS ecosystem, the Apple iPhone 15 with its slightly higher battery performance and integration with other Apple products could be more appealing. The iPhone 15 has a more compact form factor, which could be more comfortable for some users to handle. Both phones support high-end features like wireless and reverse charging, but only the Pixel 8 Pro allows for fingerprint unlocking and Android's more open software capabilities, which might appeal to those who value customization. Remember that software and ecosystem preferences can be quite subjective and should weigh heavily in your decision. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good display quality
  • Best in class performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Excellent for taking photos
  • Very good for recording videos

Key differences

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Photo Quality

8.5
iPhone 15
Pixel 8 Pro
9.3
The Google Pixel 8 Pro takes excellent photos, while the Apple iPhone 15 takes very good photos.

Video Quality

9.1
iPhone 15
Pixel 8 Pro
8.0
The Apple iPhone 15 takes excellent videos, while the Google Pixel 8 Pro takes very good videos.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 8 Pro is 6.7 inches.

Cost

$729
iPhone 15
Pixel 8 Pro
$999
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The Apple iPhone 15 has a price of $729 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro costs $999.
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Key similarities

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Overall Camera Quality

8.6
iPhone 15
Pixel 8 Pro
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Google Pixel 8 Pro to have excellent overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 15 has very good overall camera quality.

Battery

8.0 Hours
iPhone 15
Pixel 8 Pro
7.8 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 8 Pro has 7.8 hours of battery life.

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How the Apple iPhone 15 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8 Pro
Apple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8 Pro

GENERAL

Price
$729
$999
Brand
AppleGoogle
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
September 22, 2023October 12, 2023

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"6.7"
Resolution
2556 x 11792992 x 1344
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
461489
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A16TensorG3
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
6 GB12 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
8.7/109.1/10
Photos Score
8.5/109.3/10
Videos Score
9.2/108/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto
Main Camera
48 megapixels + OIS50 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours7.8 Hours
Battery Capacity
3349 mAh5050 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W23 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoYes (5 watts)

PHYSICAL

Size
5.81" x 2.82"6.4" x 3.01"
Weight
6.03 oz7.51 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.35.3
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
67
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 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
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
NoYes (Except Verizon Models)
Color
Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, BlackBay, Porcelain, Obsidian
Stock Android
N/AYes
SD Card
NoNo

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TechRadar

Lance Ulanoff | September 2023
"Apple finally waves goodbye to the notch in favor of the Dynamic Island on all phones in its new lineup, and on the iPhone 15 that versatile screen technology is paired with new materials, lovely contoured edges, a powerful A16 Bionic CPU, and, yes, the new USB-C port. Even the photography has been leveled up, with a 48MP camera and new portrait processing capabilities."

Google Pixel 8 Pro

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The Guardian

Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The screen, body, performance and battery life are all good. The Pixel has a distinctive look that elevates it from the many of the competition, too. It has a really great camera system, with an array of advanced AI-infused editing tools that blur the line between what’s real and what’s fake. But the biggest upgrade is in the full seven years of software support, bringing the Pixel up to par with Apple and outlasting all but the Fairphone 5 on the Android side."

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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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