Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus
The Google Pixel 11 Pro scores 8.3 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus scores 6.5. The Google Pixel 11 Pro leads in display, performance, camera, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus cost $200 less ($899 vs $1,099). The Google Pixel 11 Pro is the newer phone, announced Aug 12, 2026.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro
- Bigger battery 4,850 mAh vs 4,383 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 20 W
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 2×
- Brighter screen 3,600 nits vs 2,000 nits
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Newer model Aug 12, 2026 vs Sep 12, 2023
Why choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Lower launch price $899 vs $1,099
- Lighter 201 g vs 204 g
- Thinner 7.8 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Secure 3D face unlock
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
Overall
8.3
6.5
Display
8.7
6.7
Performance
7.7
7.1
Camera
8.6
6.6
Battery
5.4
5.4
Design
8.5
8.5
Software support
9.2
3.5
Value for money
5.1
3.3
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
Size
6.3 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution
1280 × 2856 px
1290 × 2796 px
Pixel density
495 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✕ No
Peak brightness
3,600 nits
2,000 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ceramic Shield
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
Process
3 nm
—
Max CPU clock
4.11 GHz
—
GPU
PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
Apple 5-core GPU
Geekbench 6 single-core
2,649
—
Geekbench 6 multi-core
7,164
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RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
6 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
48 MP, f/1.6
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
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Optical zoom
5×
2×
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
8K@30
4K@60
Front camera
42 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
Capacity
4,850 mAh
4,383 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
30 W
20 W
Wireless charging
25 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
Dimensions
152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
7.8 mm
Weight
204 g
201 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
None
3D face unlock
✕ No
✓ Yes
SIM
eSIM only
eSIM only
Colors
Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
6.0
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
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Satellite
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
OS at launch
Android 17
iOS 17
OS updates
7 years
—
Security updates
7 years
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Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 15 Plus
Announced
Aug 12, 2026
Sep 12, 2023
Released
Aug 20, 2026
Sep 22, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,099
$899
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