Google Pixel 8 vs Apple iPhone 15
The Google Pixel 8 scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 15 scores 6.2. The Google Pixel 8 leads in display, camera, battery, software support and value for money, while the Apple iPhone 15 is ahead in performance. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 8 cost $100 less ($699 vs $799). The Google Pixel 8 is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8
- Bigger battery 4,575 mAh vs 3,349 mAh
- Faster wired charging 27 W vs 20 W
- Bigger screen 6.2 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price $699 vs $799
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Sep 12, 2023
Why choose the Apple iPhone 15
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
- Lighter 171 g vs 187 g
- Thinner 7.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1179 × 2556 px vs 1080 × 2400 px
- Sharper display 460 ppi vs 428 ppi
- Satellite messaging
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 8Apple iPhone 15
Overall
7.0
6.2
Display
7.7
6.7
Performance
5.5
7.1
Camera
7.1
6.6
Battery
5.2
4.3
Design
8.5
8.7
Software support
9.2
3.5
Value for money
3.9
3.2
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8Apple iPhone 15
Size
6.2 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED, Actua display
OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1179 × 2556 px
Pixel density
428 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
2,000 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Ceramic Shield
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8Apple iPhone 15
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
—
GPU
Mali-G715
Apple 5-core GPU
RAM
8 GB
6 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
—
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8Apple iPhone 15
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
48 MP, f/1.6
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
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 8Apple iPhone 15
Capacity
4,575 mAh
3,349 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
27 W
20 W
Wireless charging
18 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8Apple iPhone 15
Dimensions
150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
7.8 mm
Weight
187 g
171 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
None
3D face unlock
✕ No
✓ Yes
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
eSIM only
Colors
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8Apple iPhone 15
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
—
Satellite
✕ No
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 8Apple iPhone 15
OS at launch
Android 14
iOS 17
OS updates
7 years
—
Security updates
7 years
—
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8Apple iPhone 15
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Sep 12, 2023
Released
Oct 12, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$699
$799
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