Google Pixel 8 / Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Google Pixel 8: Pixel 8 (2023); 128 and 256 GB; Obsidian, Hazel and Rose. The Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a are separate models.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro: iPhone 14 Pro; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage options. US models (A2650) use eSIM only. The iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 are separate models.

Specification	Google Pixel 8	Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Release year	2023	2022
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED; 1080 × 2400, 428 ppi; 20:9; Smooth Display 60–120 Hz; always-on display Google quotes 1400 nits for HDR and 2000 nits peak; contrast above 1,000,000:1. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the 6.2-inch rectangle. Google	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; always-on display; Dynamic Island ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: scrolling looks smoother, and the rate drops on still images to save battery. Dynamic Island uses the front camera cut-out as an area for alerts and live activities. Apple
Body and durability	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frame; IP68 IP68 (IEC 60529) applies when the device leaves the factory; Google notes the phone is not waterproof or dustproof and resistance is not permanent. The aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled. Google	—
Processor and security	Google Tensor G3; Titan M2 security chip Google provides seven years of Android OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from when the device first became available on the US Google Store. Google	—
Memory and storage	8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 3.1 Storage options vary by region and channel; there is no memory card slot. Google	—
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.31-inch sensor, 82°, optical + electronic stabilisation); 12 MP ultrawide with autofocus (ƒ/2.2, 125.8°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is software-based. Autofocus on the ultrawide enables Macro Focus shots. Google	48 MP main; 12 MP ultra wide (120°); 12 MP 2x and 12 MP 3x telephoto; up to 15x digital zoom The 3x telephoto is a separate lens; values up to 15x are digital zoom and lose detail. Apple
Video	4K at 24/30/60 fps on rear and front cameras; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264) Editing features such as Audio Magic Eraser require the Google Photos app. Google	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; ProRes 4K at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR 4K at 60 fps Action mode reduces shake when filming while walking or running, using software stabilisation that crops the image to 2.8K. Apple
Front camera and unlocking	10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera (ƒ/2.2, fixed focus, 95°); under-display fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock Google	—
Battery and charging	Minimum 4485 mAh (typical 4575 mAh); beyond 24 hours, up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; up to 27 W wired and 18 W wireless charging; Battery Share 27 W is measured with the Google 30 W USB-C Charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS) and gives about 50% in 30 minutes; the adapter is sold separately. 18 W wireless needs the Pixel Stand (2nd gen); Qi EPP chargers give up to 12 W. Google	Up to 23 hours of video playback; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe 15 W, Qi 7.5 W No power adapter is included in the box. The phone uses a Lightning port. Apple
Wireless	Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5/6 GHz; US, Canada, UK, EU and Australia); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS It is listed as Wi‑Fi 6E in Japan and Wi‑Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. The model for Europe and other markets is GPJ41. Google	—
SIM	Dual SIM (single nano-SIM + eSIM) eSIM depends on the carrier and country. Google	US model: dual eSIM, no physical SIM tray; two lines active at once Models sold in other countries may have a different SIM setup; the phone can store eight or more eSIM profiles. Apple
Port and audio	USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers; three microphones The USB-C cable in the box is USB 2.0. Google	—
Sensors	Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer Google	—
Size and weight	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm; 187 g Google	147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm; 206 g Apple
Brightness	—	1600 nits peak for HDR; 2000 nits peak outdoors The 2000-nit figure is a peak reached with automatic brightness in sunlight; manual brightness stays lower. Apple
Chip	—	A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage	—	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Storage cannot be expanded later; ProRes video and 48 MP ProRAW photos take a lot of space. Apple
Front camera	—	12 MP TrueDepth; Face ID Apple
Cellular and wireless	—	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.3; Ultra Wideband; NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS mmWave 5G works only on the US model and with carriers that offer it. Apple
Durability and materials	—	IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes); Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame Water and dust resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear. Apple
Known software fix	—	iOS 16.0.2: fixed the camera vibrating and producing blurry photos when shooting with some third-party apps The problem appeared with some third-party apps rather than Apple’s own Camera app; Apple fixed it in software in September 2022. Apple
Colours	—	Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple Apple