Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 13 mini
40.9Performance49.5
54.3Display33.6
44.2Camera33.5
52.9Battery24.2
94.7Features89.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 87 spec wins — iPhone 13 mini
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+21). iPhone 13 mini 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
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 34
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 24
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 mini
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 41
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,320 vs 1,720
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 4,350
- 25% lower weight: 141 g vs 187 g
- 24% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 930,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″+15% | 5.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 476 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | 1,150,000+24%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 43% | 2,320+35%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 45% | 5,650+30%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+88% | 2,438 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+35% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 141 g+25% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.7 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 15 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |