Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs Google Pixel 8

$429

$549

$429

Apple iPhone SE (2022)

$549

Google Pixel 8

Key differences

Google Pixel 8 wins

Camera

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a camera score of 6.5 and the Google Pixel 8 has a score of 8.8.

Worse CameraBetter Camera

Google Pixel 8 wins

Battery

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) has 4.9 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life.

Worse BatteryBetter Battery

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a screen size of 4.7 inches and the Google Pixel 8 is 6.2 inches.

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How the Apple iPhone SE (2022) and the Google Pixel 8 compare to other phones

Spec Comparison


	Apple iPhone SE (2022)	Google Pixel 8

GENERAL
Price
Price	$429	$549
Brand
Brand	Apple	Google
Operating System
Operating System	iOS	Android
Year Released
Year Released	2022	2023
Size
Size	5.45" x 2.65"	5.93" x 2.79"

SCREEN
Screen Size
Screen Size	4.7"	6.2"
Resolution
Resolution	1334 x 750	2400 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch
Pixels Per Inch	326	428
Display Type
Display Type	LCD	OLED
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness
Peak Brightness	625 nits	2000 nits
Curved Screen Edges
Curved Screen Edges	No	No

CAMERA
Camera Score
Camera Score	6.5^/10	8.8^/10
Rear Cameras
Rear Cameras	Main	Main, Ultrawide
Main Camera
Main Camera	12 megapixels + OIS	50 megapixels + OIS
Ultrawide Field Of View
Ultrawide Field Of View	N/A	126°
Selfie Camera
Selfie Camera	7 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Max Video Frame Rate
Max Video Frame Rate	60fps @ 4k	60fps @ 4k

BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life	4.9 Hours	7.3 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity	2018 mAh	4575 mAh
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes

INTERNAL
Processor
Processor	A15	TensorG3
Internal Storage
Internal Storage	64 GB	128 GB
RAM
RAM	4 GB	8 GB

OTHER FEATURES
Headphone Jack
Headphone Jack	No	No
Stock Android
Stock Android	N/A	Yes
Unlockable Bootloader
Unlockable Bootloader	No	Yes (Except Verizon Models)
Color
Color	Midnight, Starlight, Red	Rose, Hazel, Obsidian
SD Card
SD Card	No	No
Dual SIM
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
Custom ROM Support
Custom ROM Support	No	Yes
Warranty
Warranty	12 months	12 months
Charging Port
Charging Port	Lightning	USB-C
Screen Cutout
Screen Cutout	None	Hole Punch
Extra Buttons
Extra Buttons	Silent Switch	None
OS Updates Until
OS Updates Until	March 2028	October 2030
Security Updates Until
Security Updates Until	March 2029	October 2030
OS Update Timeliness
OS Update Timeliness	8.8^/10	10^/10
Water Resistance Rating
Water Resistance Rating	7	8
Dust Resistance Rating
Dust Resistance Rating	6	6

Comparison summary

Comparison Summary
Better Camera	Google Pixel 8
Better Battery	Google Pixel 8
Better Screen	Google Pixel 8
Better performance	Apple iPhone SE (2022)

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Apple iPhone SE (2022)

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Ars Technica

Samuel Axon | March 2022

"Thanks to the inclusion of the A15 chip, the SE is likely to be supported for years to come. That makes it the best deal in smartphones today for folks who just want something simple and don't care about the frills. The iPhone SE is a great deal if you're more interested in the basics than the latest flashy features.. It's also a great option for people who prefer to use their phones one-handed—a dying breed, we know."

Google Pixel 8

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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."

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.