Apple iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 8
Apple's iPhone 15 delivers flagship performance with the blazing-fast A16 Bionic chipset and pristine iOS experience, though its 60Hz display feels dated next to competitors. Google's Pixel 8 counters with a 120Hz Actua OLED display, larger 4575mAh battery (vs 3349mAh), and superior 27W charging—meaningful advantages for daily use. Camera performance favors Google's computational photography and 50MP main sensor with OIS, though both excel here. At $100 less, Pixel 8 offers better value with faster charging, superior display tech, and more RAM (8GB vs 6GB). iPhone 15 maintains an edge in raw performance and ecosystem polish, but Pixel 8's practical advantages—particularly battery life and display refresh rate—make it the smarter purchase for most users.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 27W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 18W (Pixel Stand) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Actua OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2000 |
| 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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Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
Pros
- Dynamic Island brought to base model
- 48 MP main camera upgrade
- Switched to USB-C port
- Strong A16 Bionic performance
- Comfortable lightweight design
Cons
- Stuck at 60Hz refresh rate
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
Google Pixel 8
Pros
- Compact and comfortable design
- Seven years of updates
- Excellent main camera
- Bright Actua OLED display
- On-device AI features
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- Tensor G3 thermals can be inconsistent
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow charging vs rivals
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