Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Verdict
Both flagships deliver excellent experiences at $899, but with different strengths. Apple's iPhone 14 Plus excels with its premium 60Hz Super Retina XDR display, tight iOS ecosystem, and reliable A15 Bionic performance, though it's limited to 12MP cameras and 20W charging. Google Pixel 7 Pro counters with a superior 120Hz QHD display, more ambitious camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor and 5x telephoto, faster 30W charging, and a larger 5000mAh battery. The Pixel's computational photography capabilities generally outshine Apple's traditional camera approach, while the Tensor G2 handles demanding tasks smoothly. Pixel 7 Pro's 12GB RAM, USB-C, and Wi-Fi 6E provide practical advantages for power users. For those prioritizing refined software and ecosystem integration, iPhone 14 Plus wins. For photography enthusiasts and Android users seeking maximum hardware value, Pixel 7 Pro is the stronger choice.
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 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
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- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models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 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 212 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Google Tensor G2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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