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Updated January 10, 2024·

Choosing between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Google Pixel 7a, consider that the iPhone is significantly more expensive and offers a larger screen, longer battery life, better camera features such as higher-resolution photos, and higher overall camera quality. The iPhone's build uses glass, while the Pixel 7a uses plastic. On the other hand, the Pixel 7a is less expensive, has a higher refresh rate display, and comes with features like an always-on display which the iPhone lacks. The Pixel 7a offers a decent camera and battery life for its price but doesn't match up to the iPhone's higher-end specifications. The iPhone runs iOS and the Pixel runs Android, so your preference for the operating system is also a consideration. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good display quality
  • Best in class performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 7a
  • The Google Pixel 7a has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

8.6
iPhone 15 Plus
Pixel 7a
8.0
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Google Pixel 7a both have very good overall camera quality, though the Apple iPhone 15 Plus has somewhat better overall camera quality.

Video Quality

9.1
iPhone 15 Plus
Pixel 7a
7.3
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus takes excellent videos, while the Google Pixel 7a takes good videos.

Battery

8.9 Hours
iPhone 15 Plus
Pixel 7a
6.9 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has 8.9 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 7a has 6.9 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Google Pixel 7a is 6.1 inches.

Cost

$829
iPhone 15 Plus
Pixel 7a
$499
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The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a price of $829 and the Google Pixel 7a costs $499.
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Key similarities

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Photo Quality

8.5
iPhone 15 Plus
Pixel 7a
8.0
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Google Pixel 7a both have very good photos.

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How the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Google Pixel 7a compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 15 PlusGoogle Pixel 7a
Apple iPhone 15 PlusGoogle Pixel 7a

GENERAL

Price
$829
$499
Brand
AppleGoogle
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
September 22, 2023May 10, 2023

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.7"6.1"
Resolution
2796 x 12902400 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoYes
Pixels Per Inch
460429
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A16TensorG2
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
6 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
8.7/108/10
Photos Score
8.5/108.1/10
Videos Score
9.2/107.3/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide
Main Camera
48 megapixels + OIS64 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
8.9 Hours6.9 Hours
Battery Capacity
4383 mAh4385 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W7.5 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
6.33" x 3.06"5.98" x 2.87"
Weight
7.09 oz6.84 oz
Back Material
GlassPlastic
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.35.3
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66e
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, BlackSea, Snow, Coral, Charcoal
Stock Android
N/AYes
SD Card
NoNo

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Apple iPhone 15 Plus

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PC Mag

Eric Zeman | October 2023
"Apple's iPhone 15 Plus is the phone to get if battery life and budget are your top concerns. It outlasts the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, coming in second only to the top-shelf Pro Max. Otherwise, it includes a larger display than the standard iPhone 15, the same speedy processor, a fine pair of cameras, excellent wireless radios, and a waterproof build."

Google Pixel 7a

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The Verge

Allison Johnson | May 2023
"The Pixel 7a is the best midrange Android phone — period. The camera doesn’t always nail it, but it’s impressively capable for this class. And even though it’s pricier than last year’s model, it comes with some serious upgrades not often seen in this class, like wireless charging."

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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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