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Planning to have a device upgrade? Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max and Goggle’s Pixel 8 Pro are probably at the top of your list. But which should you choose?
Here are the main differences between the new smartphones from Apple and Google:
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Weight: 221.0 g
Display Size: 6.7”
Dimensions: 6.30” x 3.02” x 0.32”
Resolution: 2796 x 1290 pixels (460 PPI)
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Peak Brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit)
System Chip: 3nm A17 Pro
GPU: 6‑core GPU
RAM: 8GB
Storage: up to 1TB
Operating System: iOS 17
Battery Capacity: 4422 mAh
Charging: 25W wired/4.5W reverse wired/15W wireless (MagSafe)/7.5W wireless (Qi)
Rear Camera: 48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS, PDAF) main/12 MP (Telephoto, Sensor-shift OIS)/12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Front Camera: 12 MP
Video Recording: 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)
Frame Material: Titanium
Biometrics Sensor: Face ID
Color Availability: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium
5G: Yes
SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM (International)/Dual eSIM – two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs (US)/Dual SIM Nano-SIM, dual stand-by (China)
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
Port: USB Type-C 3.0
Pixel 8 Pro
Weight: 213.0 g
Size: 6.7 inches
Dimensions: 6.40” x 3.01” x 0.35”
Resolution: 2992 x 1344 pixels (490 PPI)
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Peak Brightness: 2400 cd/m2 (nit)
System Chip: Google Tensor G3
GPU: Yes (Rumor: 10-core Arm Immortalis G715)
RAM: 12GB
Storage: up to 1TB
Operating System: Android 14
Battery Capacity: 5050 mAh
Charging: 30W wired/23W wireless/Reverse wireless
Rear Camera: 50 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) main/48 MP (Telephoto, OIS)/48 MP (Ultra-wide, OIS, Autofocus)
Front Camera: 10.5 MP
Video Recording: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
Frame Material: Aluminum
Biometrics Sensor: Fingerprint
Color Availability: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay
5G: Yes
SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7
Port: USB Type-C 3.2
