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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Google Pixel 8, being a newer model and with a midrange price, offers a higher screen refresh rate, more vibrant OLED display, and better overall camera quality; it's also equipped with a more advanced processor and double the base storage. However, the Apple iPhone 11, at a budget price, still provides a quality LCD display and competent camera performance for its cost. If you prioritize top-notch camera capabilities and display technology and don't mind the higher price, the Pixel 8 is a solid option. Conversely, if you want to save money and still have a reliable phone with good performance, the iPhone 11 would be a practical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 11
- The Apple iPhone 11 has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 8.
Advantages of the Google Pixel 8
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
6.6
8.4
The Google Pixel 8 has very good overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 11 has only fair overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 11 offers a good selfie camera which is outweighed by the Google Pixel 8's very good selfie quality, reflecting the Pixel's stronger emphasis on camera potency and the integration of enhanced photography features like Magic Eraser. The iPhone falls short in terms of the overall camera experience compared to the Pixel, from basic photo resolution and dynamic range to advanced software enhancements and low light performance, which are all areas where the Pixel 8 excels and justifies its status with versatile camera capabilities.
Photo Quality
6.2
8.5
The Google Pixel 8 takes very good photos, while the Apple iPhone 11 takes only fair photos.
The Google Pixel 8 produces excellent selfies thanks to better software for photo enhancement, while the Apple iPhone 11 takes fair selfies and has less sophisticated photo software capabilities, which affects overall photo quality including resolution, dynamic range, and low-light performance.
Video Quality
6.8
7.6
The Google Pixel 8 takes good videos, while the Apple iPhone 11 takes only fair videos.
The Google Pixel 8 takes very good videos due to its excellent video software experience, video stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance, along with a very good microphone quality, all of which contribute to a high-quality video recording experience. In contrast, the Apple iPhone 11 manages only fair videos, which is a result of it having merely good scores in these categories, indicating it may not perform as well as the Pixel 8, particularly in terms of stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance.
Cost
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The Apple iPhone 11 has a price of $271 and the Google Pixel 8 costs $800.
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Battery
7.1 Hours
7.3 Hours
The Apple iPhone 11 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 11 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 8 is 6.2 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 11 and the Google Pixel 8 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 11 | Google Pixel 8 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$271 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 20, 2019 | October 12, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.2" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 326 | 428 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | LCD | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A13 | TensorG3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 6.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.1 Hours | 7.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3110 mAh | 4575 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 7.5 W | 18 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.94" x 2.98" | 5.93" x 2.79" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.84 oz | 6.60 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | N/A | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Black, White, Green, Purple, Red, Yellow | Rose, Hazel, Obsidian | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Tom's Guide
Mark Spoonauer | September 2021
"The iPhone 11 delivers superb cameras, fast performance and excellent battery life, making it the iPhone to buy for many people. The cameras are very good, thanks to an ultra-wide lens and a Night mode for better low-light performance. This device also has IP68-rated water resistance, which means that it can withstand 2 meters of water for 30 minutes, and is one of the best waterproof phones out there."
Google Pixel 8
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The Guardian
Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The fit, finish and feel is top notch. The phone is responsive and smooth. The battery life is decent. The main camera is excellent but the lack of an extended optical zoom is slightly disappointing, even if it has been a similar formula for Google for several years.
The 6.2in screen moves the Pixel 8 closer to the underserved market of smaller but top-end phones, of which there are only a handful to choose from. Google’s generative AI features are certainly novel, but it is the extended seven-year software support that truly sets it apart."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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