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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
A
38.3Inno Score
43.7Performance44
60.6Display21.3
64.4Camera31.9
54.3Battery27.7
94.7Features89.3
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro4 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and camera (+33). iPhone SE (3rd gen) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 28
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
  • 400% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 1 x

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

  • 32% lower weight: 144 g vs 213 g
  • 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 1,750
  • 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 4,400
  • 17% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.8 mm
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Screen size6.7 ″+43%4.7 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDRetina IPS LCD
Resolution1344x2992750x1334
Pixel density489 ppi+50%326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits+284%625 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %+34%65.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Apple A15 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000+7%890,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7502,100+20%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,4005,200+18%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB64/128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP—
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x+400%1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP+50%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Capacity5,050 mAh+150%2,018 mAh
Wired charging30 W+50%20 W
Wireless charging23 W+207%8 W
Active use endurance10 h+43%7 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight213 g144 g+32%
Thickness8.8 mm7.3 mm+17%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 15
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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