Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
40.9Performance61.1
54.3Display59
44.2Camera51.7
52.9Battery54.7
94.7Features89.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 810 spec wins — iPhone 15 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 15 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 60.4 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+8). Google Pixel 8 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 features score: 95 vs 89
- 20% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- 15% lower weight: 187 g vs 221 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 44
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 70% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,920 vs 1,720
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.7 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1290x2796 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 89.8 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A17 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 1,430,000+54% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 2,920+70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 7,250+67% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+3% | 4,441 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+15% | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 17 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |