Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Google Pixel 5
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus delivers a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1200 nits brightness and advanced computational photography via the A15 Bionic chip, supporting Cinematic and Action modes. Google's Pixel 5 compensates with a lighter 151g frame, superior 90Hz refresh rate, faster 8GB RAM, and exceptional computational photography through Pixel's renowned processing. Battery capacity favors the iPhone (4325 mAh vs 4080 mAh), while the Pixel offers USB-C and more practical dimensions. Performance-wise, the A15 Bionic outpaces the Snapdragon 765G substantially. At $899 versus $699, the iPhone 14 Plus justifies its premium through flagship processing power and display technology, though the Pixel 5 remains exceptional for those prioritizing value and camera prowess in a compact form factor. iPhone 14 Plus is the stronger overall choice for most users.
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 5 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
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- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models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 5
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 151 g
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent camera with Night Sight and astrophotography
- Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Mid-range Snapdragon 765G in a $699 phone
- No telephoto camera
- 8 MP selfie camera is dated
- Only 128 GB storage option
- Bio-resin coating scratches easily
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 151 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum unibody, bio-resin coating |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8.0 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@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4080 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 12W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 1x2.2 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 620 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| 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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