| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $899 | $999 |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Discontinued |
| Current price | Apple, Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 17 | Android 14 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 18.2.1 | Android 16 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2796×1290 | 2992×1344 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 460 PPI | 489 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Google Tensor G3 |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 5 cores | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 9-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 3.46 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 128 | 256 | 512 | 128 | 256 | 512 | 1024 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | ❌ | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2× | 5× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 25/30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 10.5 MP ultrawide |
| Secondary | SL 3D | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | Face ID |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 30/60 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano (USA: none) | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ❌ China only | ❌ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 4383 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | ~27 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | 23 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Island | Punch hole |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | Under display |
| Special design features? | Ring/silent switch | - |
| Color options: | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, beige, blue, green |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.09×7.78×0.78 | 16.26×7.65×0.88 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.33×3.06×0.31 | 6.40×3.01×0.35 |
| Weight (gram): | 201 | 213 |
| Weight (oz): | 7.09 | 7.50 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to C | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | USB-C to A |
| Other | SIM tool (outside USA), Apple sticker | SIM tool |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A3094, A2847, A3093, A3096, iPhone15,5 | GC3VE, G1MNW |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | Online manual |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Store.google.com |
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