During the Wonderlust event, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models with a new design, a faster A16 Bionic chip, a new camera system, a better display, new software features, and more.
Google unveiled the Google Pixel 8 on October 4, 2023. The Pixel 8 is Google’s latest flagship smartphone, and it features a new design, a new Tensor G3 chip, a new camera system,
Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 15: Specs
Specs | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 |
Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, and Rose | Black, Yellow, Blue, Green, and Pink |
Display | 6.2-inch OLED display 120Hz refresh rate 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution HDR support |
6.1-inch OLED display 120Hz refresh rate 2556 x 1179 pixels resolution HDR support always-on display |
Processor | Google Tensor G3 chip | Apple A16 Bionic chip |
RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB |
Rear Camera | 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, 48MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom | 48MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom |
Front Camera | 10.5MP | 12MP |
Operating system | Android 14 | iOS 17 |
Biometrics | Under-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock |
Face ID |
Battery | 4575mAh | 3274mAh |
Other features | USB-C port, 5G connectivity | Lightning port, 5G connectivity |
Price | Starting at $699 | Starting at $799 |
Google Pixel 8 vs. iPhone 15: Comparison
Android Authority compared both Google Pixel 8 and iPhone 15 to see if the Pixel 8 can outrun the iPhone 15. They found that both devices are excellent smartphones, but they have different strengths and weaknesses.
Despite having a faster processor, more RAM, superior display with higher resolution and refresh rate, the iPhone 15 is more expensive than the Pixel 8.
The Pixel 8’s camera system outperforms that of the iPhone 15, with a higher-resolution main sensor and a wider field of view on the ultrawide camera. It also comes at a more reasonable price.
According to Android Authority, Google can win against the iPhone 15 by focusing on price, camera quality, and software features. The Pixel 8 is already more affordable than the iPhone 15, and it has a better camera system. Google can also focus on developing new software features that are not available on the iPhone.
However, Google will need to address the Pixel 8’s slower processor and less RAM if it wants to compete with the iPhone 15 in terms of performance. Google also needs to improve its marketing campaigns and build a stronger ecosystem of products and services if it wants to win against Apple.
The iPhone 15 and Pixel 8 are both excellent smartphones, but they have different strengths and weaknesses. The iPhone 15 also has a more powerful processor and a better display. However, the Pixel 8 is cheaper than iPhone 15.
Users can check out the full comparison in the video by Android Authority below.
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