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Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
Product A: Apple
91 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Product B: Google
109 of 162 known
Change Google Pixel 8 Pro
93 of 154 fields differ
- 51 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 39 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Wireless charging powerA: 15WB: 23WGoogle is 8 W higher.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,600nitsB: 2,400nitsGoogle is 800 nits higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 77.8 × 160.9 mm
- BGoogle: 76.5 × 162.6 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
8 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Successor
Apple iPhone 16 Plus7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-16-Plus-smartphone-review-The-big-one-with-a-new-design-and-lots-of-buttons.895629.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review names the iPhone 15 Plus as the predecessor of the iPhone 16 Plus.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-9-Pro-XL-review-Top-smartphone-with-more-of-a-high-end-feeling-also-in-terms-of-price.911586.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Pixel 9 Pro XL review calls the Pixel 9 Pro XL the actual successor to the Pixel 8 Pro.14Reviewgsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_xl_vs_pixel_8_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64427.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Pixel 8 Pro the predecessor of the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Launch price (US)
Not available
From $9991Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20263Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-proRead 10 October 20266Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 20267Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p3.phpRead 10 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Colours
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact model finishes.
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
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Folded dimensions
Not available
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Weight
Frame
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM capacity
Stylus
Not available
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Stylus name
Not available
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Display
15 of 24 differ
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
460.3ppi
489.6ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Not available
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
Not available
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Not available
Cover screen size
Not available
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Cover screen resolution
Not available
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Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
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Cover screen type
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Platform
7 of 10 differ
OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Process
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CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
BGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X3 | 2.91 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A715 | 2.37 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A510 | 1.7 |
Max CPU clock
Not available
2.91GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
4 of 6 differ
RAM
RAM type
Not available
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
Not available
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.6 | 26 | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | 13 | Not available | 120° |
BGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.68 | 25 | 1/1.31" | 1.2 | Octa PD | Yes | Not available | 82° |
| Ultrawide | 48 | 1.95 | Not available | 1/2.0" | 0.8 | Quad PD | Not available | Not available | 125.5° |
| Periscope telephoto | 48 | 2.8 | 113 | 1/2.55" | 0.7 | Quad PD | Yes | 5× | 21.8° |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker gives resolution, aperture, pixel width, field of view, Octa PD main, Quad PD ultrawide and telephoto, 5x optical zoom and OIS on wide and telephoto. Sensor formats of the ultrawide and telephoto and the 25 mm and 113 mm equivalent focal lengths come from the GSMArena spec page, which also calls the 5x lens a periscope telephoto.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensor formats of the ultrawide and telephoto, the 25 mm and 113 mm equivalent focal lengths and the periscope telephoto wording come from the spec row Main Camera.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
48MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
5×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Not available
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Photographic Styles1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.
Pro controls, High-resolution images, Ultra HDR, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion auto-focus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+, Multi-zone laser detect autofocus1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Camera features list, plus the multi-zone LDAF sensor listed with the rear camera.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Not available
Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
3 of 3 differ
Front cameras
AApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.9 |
BGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 10.5 | 2.2 | 20 | 1/3.1" | 1.22 | Dual Pixel PDAF | 95° |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker: 10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, 1.22 um pixels, f/2.2 and 95 degree field of view. Sensor format and 20 mm equivalent come from the GSMArena spec page.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie camera row gives the 1/3.1 inch sensor format and the 20 mm equivalent focal length.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Front autofocus
Not available
Yes
Audio
2 of 4 differ
Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Network
7 of 10 differ
Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section, GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Model GC3VE.
3G bands
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Exact A3094 UK sub-6 GHz model. Shared specification heading lists the corresponding base/sibling model separately.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Exact model GC3VE, not a world union.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless section. Exact A3094 UK sub-6 GHz model. Shared specification heading lists the corresponding base/sibling model separately.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n781Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Exact model GC3VE sub-6 list. US model G1MNW with mmWave is a separate variant.
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Not available
Satellite
Not available
Connectivity
4 of 13 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
Not available
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Location section. Constellations as explicitly listed.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
Not available
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FM radio
Not available
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Not available
Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Published sensor names, not physical count inferred from processing channels.
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a gyrometer.
Extra buttons
Not available
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Rated battery energy
Not available
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 15 Plus
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 26 |
| Video streaming | 20 |
| Audio playback | 100 |
BGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 24 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Not available
Reverse wired
Not available
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Not available
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
AnTuTu
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
Not available
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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EU label and regulatory
3 of 10 differ
EU energy class
Not available
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
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Drop resistance class
Not available
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Repairability class
Not available
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SAR head (US)
Not available
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SAR body (US)
Not available
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SAR head (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Maker wording, no unproved M/T score.
Not available
In the box
1 of 1 differ
In the box
iPhone 15 Plus, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111830Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Published regional bundle. Reviewer extras are not substituted.
1-metre USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
1 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
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