Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences with distinct strengths. iPhone 15 Plus features Apple's proven A16 Bionic chip, stunning 2000-nit Super Retina XDR display, and seamless iOS 17 integration, with excellent video capabilities at 4K/60fps with Dolby Vision. Google Pixel 8 Pro counters with superior hardware: larger 5050mAh battery (vs 4383mAh), faster 30W charging, more versatile camera system including 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom and 48MP ultrawide, plus the computationally powerful Tensor G3 chip excelling at AI features. Pixel's 1-120Hz LTPO display matches or exceeds iPhone's peak brightness at 2400 nits. Performance-wise, both handle anything thrown at them effortlessly. iPhone wins on software polish and video features; Pixel dominates camera versatility, battery longevity, and computational photography. For users prioritizing ecosystem loyalty and video content creation, iPhone 15 Plus is excellent. Those wanting superior camera range, faster charging, and AI integration should choose Pixel 8 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 23W (Pixel Stand) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2992 x 1344 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Google Tensor G3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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