Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Google Pixel 4 XL
The Verdict
iPhone 14 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch display with superior brightness at 1200 nits and 60Hz refresh rate, paired with the more powerful A15 Bionic chip and modern iOS 16. Pixel 4 XL counters with a sharper 3040x1440 resolution and smoother 90Hz refresh, leveraging the Snapdragon 855 and Android 10's customization. Camera capabilities differ meaningfully: iPhone excels with sensor-shift OIS, 4K at 60fps with Cinematic mode, while Pixel compensates with its acclaimed computational photography and 2x optical zoom telephoto lens. Battery performance favors iPhone 14 Plus with 4325 mAh versus Pixel's 3700 mAh, though Pixel supports faster-charging speeds. Connectivity advantages lean toward iPhone with 5G and Wi-Fi 6 support. For buyers prioritizing cutting-edge performance, larger screens, and premium video recording, iPhone 14 Plus delivers better value at this price point. Pixel 4 XL appeals to photography enthusiasts and Android purists seeking superior computational imaging.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Google Pixel 4 XL if…
- →Astrophotography mode was groundbreaking
- →90Hz smooth display
- →Soli radar for Motion Sense gestures
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Google Pixel 4 XL
Pros
- Astrophotography mode was groundbreaking
- 90Hz smooth display
- Soli radar for Motion Sense gestures
- Excellent telephoto camera for portraits
- Face unlock with 3D face recognition
Cons
- No ultrawide camera
- Large forehead bezel for Soli radar
- No fingerprint scanner at all
- Motion Sense was gimmicky and limited
- Battery life was mediocre
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 10 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Telephoto | — | 16 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 11W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | P-OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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