Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 Pro scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro scores 7.1. The Google Pixel 8 Pro leads in display, camera, battery and software support, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is ahead in performance and design. The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Bigger battery 5,050 mAh vs 3,274 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Brighter screen 2,400 nits vs 2,000 nits
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Sep 12, 2023
- Faster wireless charging 23 W vs 15 W
Why choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Lighter 187 g vs 213 g
- Thinner 8.25 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Satellite messaging
- 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 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Overall
7.7
7.1
Display
8.4
8.2
Performance
5.7
7.6
Camera
8.5
7.8
Battery
5.8
4.3
Design
8.4
8.8
Software support
9.2
3.5
Value for money
4.1
4.2
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Size
6.7 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua display
OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1179 × 2556 px
Pixel density
489 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,400 nits
2,000 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ceramic Shield
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Process
4 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
3.78 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Apple GPU (6-core)
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
—
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
48 MP, f/1.78
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
12 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10.5 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Capacity
5,050 mAh
3,274 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
30 W
—
Wireless charging
23 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Dimensions
162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm
146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
8.25 mm
Weight
213 g
187 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Titanium
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
None
3D face unlock
✕ No
✓ Yes
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
eSIM only
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
—
Satellite
✕ No
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
OS at launch
Android 14
iOS 17
OS updates
7 years
—
Security updates
7 years
—
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Sep 12, 2023
Released
Oct 12, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$999
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