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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize camera capabilities and want a phone that produces better still photos and videos, offers HDR video recording, and has a higher screen refresh rate, the Google Pixel 7 Pro is a strong choice. It also has a larger and sharper screen, which can enhance the experience of consuming media. However, the iPhone 15, being slightly less expensive, provides similar features with slightly reduced camera and display performance but still offers high-quality images and a solid build with iOS experience. It has a smaller screen, which might be preferred if you're looking for something more compact. The choice ultimately depends on whether you favor Android or iOS, camera sophistication, and screen size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15
- Very good battery life
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Best in class display quality
Key differences
Video Quality
9.1
7.5
The Apple iPhone 15 takes excellent videos, while the Google Pixel 7 Pro takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 15 takes the best videos owing to exceptional video stabilization, dynamic range, and low-light performance that combine to deliver crisp and smooth footage even in challenging conditions, and also benefits from excellent microphone quality. The Google Pixel 7 Pro also excels with a very good video software experience and stabilization, ensuring high-quality videos, though it falls slightly short of the iPhone's performance in dynamic low light situations and overall video smoothness.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 7 Pro has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 7 Pro is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$829
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple iPhone 15 has a price of $829 and the Google Pixel 7 Pro costs $899.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
8.6
8.4
The Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 7 Pro both have very good overall cameras quality.
The Apple iPhone 15 excels in selfies and other important camera aspects due to its higher selfie quality score and good performance across photo resolution, dynamic range, and low light conditions, though its camera versatility is just good. However, the Google Pixel 7 Pro offers similar strengths with an excellent rating in camera versatility and slightly better video performance, and while both phones perform well in multiple camera-related areas, the Pixel might appeal more to those interested in photography versatility and improved video options.
Photo Quality
8.5
8.5
The Google Pixel 7 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 both have very good photos.
The Apple iPhone 15 is preferred for selfies thanks to its higher selfie quality, which is significant for portrait pictures. While the Google Pixel 7 Pro also scores well in selfie quality, its wider range of camera features gives it versatility in various photography experiences, but for those prioritizing self-portraits, the iPhone 15 offers an edge.
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How the Apple iPhone 15 and the Google Pixel 7 Pro compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$829 | $899 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 22, 2023 | October 13, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 3120 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 512 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A16 | TensorG2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 9.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3349 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 23 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.81" x 2.82" | 6.41" x 3.02" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.03 oz | 7.48 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
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 | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Black | Hazel, Snow, Obsidian | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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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."
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Ron Amadeo | October 2022
"The Pixel 7 Pro is good! The software is clean and quickly updated. The camera takes great pictures. The performance is a buttery smooth 120 fps. Those are all the reasons to buy it over anything else, especially its Android competition, where it sweeps every one of those categories."
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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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