Recently, Google revealed its much-anticipated Pixel 8 Series, which includes the Google Pixel and Google Pixel 8 Pro. The 6.2-inch Actua display on the new Google Pixel 8 has a refresh rate of 120Hz and a pixel density of 428 ppi. It puts up a valiant fight against Apple’s iPhone 15.
If you’re looking to purchase a new smartphone during the holiday season, you may compare the Google Pixel 8 and Apple iPhone 15 using the table below.
Display
The 6.2-inch Actual display on the Google Pixel 8 has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a pixel density of 428 ppi. With Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front and back of the screen for increased durability, it can now sustain an astounding 2000 nits of peak brightness.
The basic iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 1179×2556 pixels at 460 ppi, in contrast. It keeps a 60Hz refresh rate but excludes Apple’s ProMotion feature. For further security, the iPhone 15 now has Apple’s Ceramic Shield.
| Basis | Apple iphone15 | Google Pixel 8 |
| Size: | 6.1 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution: | 2556 x 1179 pixels, 461 PPI | 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI |
| Refresh rate: | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen-to-body: | 86.38 % | 86.95 % |
| Peak brightness: | 2000 cd/m2 (nit) | 2000 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Screen type: | OLED | OLED |
| Features: | Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Processor
The new Tensor G3 SoC, along with the Titan M2 Security Coprocessor and 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, power the Pixel 8. For this smartphone, Google has promised to provide up to 7 years’ worth of OS and security upgrades.
The A16 Bionic SoC, which was previously utilized in the iPhone 14 Pro versions from the previous year, is present in the iPhone 15, in contrast. This chip features a 16-core Neural Engine, a 5-core GPU, and a 6-core CPU with 2 high-performance cores and 4 efficiency cores.
| Basis | Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
| System chip: | A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM: | 6GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage: | 128GB, not expandable | 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable |
| OS: | iOS 17 | Android 14 |
Camera
On the back of the Google Pixel 8, there are two cameras: a 50MP primary Octa PD wide camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera. With both cameras equipped with OIS and EIS for picture stabilization, this camera system allows for Super Res Zoom capabilities of up to 8X. There is a 10.5MP selfie camera on the front. A number of AI-driven camera functions are also included in the device, including Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, and Photo Unblur.
The dual-camera system on the iPhone 15 supports high-resolution images at 24MP and 48MP and is led by a new 48MP primary camera with sensor-shift optical image stabilization. Additionally, the gadget has a 12MP ultra-wide camera, which is enhanced by Apple’s Photonic Engine and Deep Fusion technology. A 12MP selfie camera on the front completes the photography arrangement.
| Basis | Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
| Rear: | Dual camera | Dual camera |
| Main camera: | 48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS) | 50 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) |
| Second camera: | 12 MP (Ultra-wide) | 12 MP (Ultra-wide, OIS, Autofocus) |
| Video recording: | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) |
| Front: | 12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF)) | 10.5 MP |
| Video capture: | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
Battery
| Capacity: | 3349 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Charging: | Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging |
Design
| Dimensions: | 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm) , thickness with camera 0.45 inches (11.33 mm) | 5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches (150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm) , thickness with camera 0.47 inches (11.87 mm) |
| Weight: | 171.0g | 187g |
| Resistance: | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biometrics: | 3D Face unlock | In-screen fingerprint |
| Colors: | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth: | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB: | Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0 | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2 |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| Features: | NFC | NFC |
| SIM type: | eSIM | Nano SIM, eSIM |
| Price | 79,900 | 75,999 |
