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Sure, there are Pro upgrades for both of those phones on the market.
But at nigh-on $1,000/1,000, theGoogle Pixel 8 ProandiPhone 15 Proarent truly mainstream propositions.
iPhone 15
Weve tested both extensively, and we reckon we can provide a definitive answer for you.
Applecharges between $100 / 100 and $140 / 140 more for the iPhone 15.
One advantage of the iPhone 15 is that you also get a 512GB option.
Both phones now feature USB-C ports on their bottom edges, and both have IP68 water resistance ratings.
Apples design language is much more industrial, all flat surfaces and right angles.
Around front, the iPhone 15 certainly stands out more with its new Dynamic Island notch.
iPhone 15
On the one hand, this takes up more space than the Pixel 8s hole punch selfie camera.
On the other hand, Apples chunky solution offers a lot more functionality.
It cant hold a candle to Apples Face ID for sophistication or security, though.
Pixel 8
At 6.2 inches, its fractionally larger than the 6.1-inch iPhone screen.
Both phones get extremely bright, with an identical 2,000-nit peak claimed by both manufacturers.
However, the Pixel 8 steals this section at the very end with a full 120Hz refresh rate.
iPhone 15
Apple still deems this a Pro feature, which leaves the iPhone 15 on a measly 60Hz.
The Pixel 8’s main sensor is slightly larger at 1/1.31-inch, compared to the iPhone 15s 1/1.56-inch equivalent.
Both manage to achieve great final images on their own terms.
Pixel 8
This has the bonus of enabling the Pixel to use its ultra-wide for macro shots.
The improved Magic Eraser tool lets you remove unwanted elements from the background.
Apples similarly formidable image processing smarts are more about enhancing the moment.
Pixel 8
So, thats a win for the G-team, right?
While the iPhone 15 dominates its rival in CPU and GPU terms, Google is all about the AI.
Pro models aside, these phones present Android and iOS at their absolute best.
iPhone 15
When it comes to recharging, neither phone is the snappiest on the market.
The Pixel 8 supports a top wired charging rate of 27W, while the iPhone peaks at 20W.
Both offer premium designs, strong performance, excellent cameras, all-day battery life, and clean software.
Google Pixel 8 camera samples(Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd)
Technically speaking, we scored the iPhone 15 slightly higher in our review.
Theres only one area where theres a huge advantage here, and its the iPhones performance headroom.
Even then, the Pixel 8 strikes back with a more fluid display and a cheaper price tag.
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With those trifling matters aside aside, youre getting a broadly equivalent experience between the two.
With that established, you really cant go wrong.
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A shot with the main lens.(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Using the 2x zoom(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Main lens in challenging lighting(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Main lens skyline(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Flowers with 2x zoom(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Flowers with 2x zoom(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Main lens(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Flower with 2x zoom(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Flower with 2x zoom(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Selfie with front facing camera(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
Selfie that started as a regular photo but that I switch to portrait with a tap(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
A photo that was initially not taken in portrait mode(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
A challenging low-light photo(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
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