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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize camera quality, the iPhone 15 has a slightly higher overall camera quality than the Pixel 6 Pro, with better photo and video quality, providing an excellent choice for photography enthusiasts. In terms of battery life, the iPhone 15 offers less usage time than the Pixel 6 Pro, so if longer battery life is important to you, the Pixel 6 Pro may be more suitable. If screen size is a key factor, the Pixel 6 Pro has a larger display which is also curved and offers a higher refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animation, which can enhance your viewing experience. It's also important to consider the operating systems; the iPhone runs iOS while the Pixel uses Android, which can influence your app availability and user experience. The iPhone 15 is more expensive, so if you have budget constraints, the Pixel 6 Pro offers a good balance of features for its price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15
- Very good battery life
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Best in class display quality
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.6
8.0
The Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 6 Pro both have very good overall camera quality, though the Apple iPhone 15 has somewhat better overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 15 provides a premier experience when it comes to selfie quality, with its photos software, dynamic range, and low light performance all being rated very good. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6 Pro delivers a robust performance as well, particularly in selfies and software experience, but its overall camera versatility isn't as high as the iPhone 15's.
Video Quality
9.1
7.3
The Apple iPhone 15 takes excellent videos, while the Google Pixel 6 Pro takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 15 delivers the best video experience due to its top-notch video stabilization, dynamic range, and low-light performance, combined with excellent microphone quality, providing crystal-clear audio to accompany the high-resolution footage. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6 Pro offers an excellent video software experience and good stabilization, but it doesn't quite match the dynamic range or low light capabilities of the iPhone 15, though its mic quality is still very good.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 6 Pro has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 6 Pro is 6.71 inches.
Cost
$729
$309
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The Apple iPhone 15 has a price of $729 and the Google Pixel 6 Pro costs $309.
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Key similarities
Photo Quality
8.5
8.0
The Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 6 Pro both have very good photos.
The Apple iPhone 15 takes the best photos partly because it has a higher selfie quality, which is very important for many users, and it also provides the best photos software experience. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6 Pro takes very good photos, with slightly lower rated selfie quality and photo software experience.
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How the Apple iPhone 15 and the Google Pixel 6 Pro compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 15 | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$729 | $309 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 22, 2023 | October 28, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.71" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 3120 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 512 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A16 | Tensor | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 9.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3349 mAh | 5003 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 23 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.81" x 2.82" | 6.45" x 2.99" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.03 oz | 7.41 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 | (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 | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Black | Stormy Black, Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Lance Ulanoff | September 2023
"Apple finally waves goodbye to the notch in favor of the Dynamic Island on all phones in its new lineup, and on the iPhone 15 that versatile screen technology is paired with new materials, lovely contoured edges, a powerful A16 Bionic CPU, and, yes, the new USB-C port. Even the photography has been leveled up, with a 48MP camera and new portrait processing capabilities."
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James Peckham | August 2022
"The Google Pixel 6 Pro has one of the best screens you’ll find on a smartphone, and you’ll get a bright and bold picture no matter what you’re doing. That’s a big deal for many, and for some it may be reason enough to buy this phone. Its main sensor is fantastic, the telephoto is strong and there are new exciting software features too."
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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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