Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $569 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,274 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 30W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 187 g | 213 g |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 15 Pro is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 8 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 8 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the cheaper option.
Display
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) [4, 7, 14] |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches [1, 2, 4, 8] |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density) | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) [1, 2] |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 [11] |
| Features | Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6.1 (as of August 2026) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 [1, 2, 8] |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) [1, 4, 5, 7, 8] |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | — |
| Security | — | Titan M2 security coprocessor [4] |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5X [2, 3, 4, 8] |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 [1, 2, 3, 4, 8] |
| Card slot | — | No [2, 3] |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom [1, 4, 7] |
| Features | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth), Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, Real Tone [19] |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR [1, 20] |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF [1, 19] |
| Features | SL 3D (depth/biometrics), HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) | Auto-HDR, panorama [19] |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps [20] |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3274 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5050 mAh, non-removable [2, 4, 8, 19] |
| Charging | Fast charging (50% in 30 min, advertised), 15W wireless (MagSafe), 7.5W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wired | 30W wired (50% in ~30 min), 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging [2, 20] |
| Endurance | Video playback: Up to 23 hours; Audio playback: Up to 75 hours | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm (5.77 x 2.78 x 0.32 inches) | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) [3, 7] |
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) | 213 g (7.51 oz) [1, 2, 3] |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame [11] |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (international), Dual eSIM support (USA) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) [11] |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD [7] |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou [7] |
| NFC | Yes | Yes [7] |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 [6] |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 12, 2023 | 2023, October 4 [1, 5] |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 22 | Released 2023, October 12 [2, 3, 10] |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Google Pixel 8 Pro?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — 3,274 mAh for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro versus 5,050 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Google Pixel 8 Pro?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 187 g for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro versus 213 g for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Google Pixel 8 Pro?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — Sep 2023 for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro versus Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Google Pixel 8 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 15 Pro 9/10 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro 8/10.