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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize camera quality and overall performance, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is superior with better photo and video quality. However, if you're looking for good value without compromising too much on camera capabilities and still having robust performance, the Google Pixel 7a is a more affordable option. The iPhone offers longer battery life and a brighter screen which can be attractive for heavy usage and outdoor visibility, but the Pixel 7a offers many high-end features despite its midrange price point. Both phones have the same screen size but the type of operating system is different: iOS for iPhone and Android for the Pixel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Best in class for taking photos
- Best in class for recording videos
- Good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 7a
- The Google Pixel 7a has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 15 Pro.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
9.5
8.0
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has best in class overall camera quality, while the Google Pixel 7a has very good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro's cameras are considered best due to its superior selfie quality, along with excelling in photo resolution, software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance; it also offers great camera versatility. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 7a has very good cameras with strong performance in dynamic range and software experience, but overall, it doesn't match the iPhone 15 Pro's higher quality in versatility and selfie capabilities.
Photo Quality
9.5
8.0
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro takes best in class photos, while the Google Pixel 7a takes very good photos.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro takes the best photos largely due to its superior selfie quality, software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance. Conversely, the Google Pixel 7a also takes very good photos but falls short of the iPhone 15 Pro in these areas, especially in selfie quality where it's rated as very good, yet the iPhone 15 Pro leads with the highest marks across all key camera aspects.
Video Quality
10.0
7.3
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro takes best in class videos, while the Google Pixel 7a takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro offers exceptional video quality due to its top-notch video stabilization and dynamic range, ensuring smooth and well-balanced footage in various lighting conditions, whereas the Google Pixel 7a, while still providing very good video capabilities, especially excels in its video software experience, which includes unique features like call screening and Magic Eraser, but may not match the iPhone's stabilization and dynamic range. Additionally, both phones provide good microphone quality for clear audio capture, yet the iPhone has the edge in overall video performance.
Cost
$900
$499
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a price of $900 and the Google Pixel 7a costs $499.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.3 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 7a has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 7a is 6.1 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Google Pixel 7a compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Google Pixel 7a |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $499 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 22, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 429 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A17 | TensorG2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels + OIS | 64 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3274 mAh | 4385 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 7.5 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.77" x 2.78" | 5.98" x 2.87" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.60 oz | 6.84 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 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 | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Sea, Snow, Coral, Charcoal | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Tom's Guide
Mark Spoonauer | September 2023
"The iPhone 15 Pro is the one to get if you want a powerful flagship you can easily use it with one hand. Not only is the titanium design stronger and lighter, Apple made the design smaller with slimmer bezels. You also get very strong cameras with night mode and portrait improvements, blazing performance from the A17 Pro chip and a smart Action button."
Google Pixel 7a
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The Verge
Allison Johnson | May 2023
"The Pixel 7a is the best midrange Android phone — period. The camera doesn’t always nail it, but it’s impressively capable for this class. And even though it’s pricier than last year’s model, it comes with some serious upgrades not often seen in this class, like wireless charging."
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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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