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Apple iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 8

The Google Pixel 8 comes out ahead on 7 counts and the Apple iPhone 15 on 3.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Apple iPhone 15 for

  • Lighter: 171 g vs 187 g (16 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • More storage: up to 512 GB vs 256 GB

Pick the Google Pixel 8 for

  • Bigger battery: 4,575 vs 3,349 mAh (37% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 27 W vs 20 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
  • Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • OS updates for longer, until Oct 2030
  • More RAM: up to 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799

Size comparison

The Apple iPhone 15 is 2.9 mm shorter, 0.8 mm wider, 1.1 mm thinner and 16 g lighter than the Google Pixel 8. Its screen is 0.1" smaller.

  • Apple iPhone 15147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm
  • Google Pixel 8150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
AnnouncedSeptember 12, 2023October 4, 2023
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2023October 12, 2023
Launch price$7991$699 (better)
BodyApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
Size147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.9 mm
Weight171 g (better)187 g
FrameAluminumsatin metal
BackColor-infused glasspolished glass
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkHazel, Obsidian, Rose, Mint, Bay, Porcelain
DisplayApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
Size6.1"6.2"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDActua
Resolution1179 × 2556 (better)1080 × 2400
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,000 nits1
ProtectionCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus1
Performance and softwareApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
ChipsetA16 BionicGoogle Tensor G3
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency coresNona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Process4 nm14 nm1
Ships withiOSAndroid 14
OS updates5 years (to Sep 2028)17 years (to Oct 2030) (better)
Security updates—7 years (to Oct 2030)
MemoryApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
RAM6 GB18 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (better)128 GB / 256 GB
Card slotNo1—
CamerasApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
Rear48 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front12 MP10.5 MP
Video4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps4K video at 24, 30, or 60 FPS
BatteryApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
Capacity3,349 mAh14,575 mAh (better)
Wired charging20 W127 W1 (better)
Wireless charging15 W18 W1 (better)
Reverse wireless—Yes1
ConnectivityApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 71
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C with USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s) and DisplayPortUSB-C 3.2
Headphone jackNo1No1
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesApple iPhone 15Google Pixel 8
Fingerprint—Yes1
Stereo speakers—Yes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 8 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Apple iPhone 15 bigger than the Google Pixel 8?
The Apple iPhone 15 is 2.9 mm shorter, 0.8 mm wider, 1.1 mm thinner and 16 g lighter than the Google Pixel 8. Its screen is 0.1" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Apple iPhone 15 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery: 4,575 mAh against 3,349 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Google Pixel 8: its maker promises OS updates until around October 2030, against September 2028 for the Apple iPhone 15.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Google Pixel 8 launched at $699, against $799 for the Apple iPhone 15 (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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