Apple iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Google Pixel 8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | — | 4,575 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 27W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 171 g | 187 g |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 15 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 8 is ahead on wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 8 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak outdoor) | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.1 cm² (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 60Hz refresh rate | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| OS | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 (as of current information) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control, 2x optical zoom in/out, 4x optical zoom range, Digital zoom up to 10x | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-Res Zoom, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W MagSafe wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless | 27W wired (PD3.0), 18W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time | Up to 16 hours | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.92 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 187 g (6.6 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (color-infused), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM support (US), Nano-SIM and eSIM (International) | — |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Beidou |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Announced | September 12, 2023 | October 4, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released September 22, 2023 | Released October 12, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 15 or Google Pixel 8?
Apple iPhone 15 — 171 g for the Apple iPhone 15 versus 187 g for the Google Pixel 8.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 15 or Google Pixel 8?
Google Pixel 8 — Sep 2023 for the Apple iPhone 15 versus Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8.
Is the Apple iPhone 15 or the Google Pixel 8 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 15 8/10 and the Google Pixel 8 8/10.
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