Google Pixel 10 / Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Google Pixel 10: 12 GB / 128 GB · Obsidian; US spec page GLBW0 model

Apple iPhone 15 Plus: iPhone 15 Plus; 128, 256 and 512 GB. Apple’s spec page lists model numbers A3090 and A3094; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray. The iPhone 15, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 10Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Release year20252023
Display6.3-inch Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi, 20:9 Google6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide colour (P3)

Dynamic Island uses the front camera cut-out as an area for notifications and Live Activities. Apple does not list ProMotion for this model; the display is not 120 Hz. Because the corners are rounded, the actual viewable area is slightly smaller than the 6.69-inch rectangle.

Apple
Refresh rateSmooth Display, 60–120 Hz

Smooth Display raises the rate to 120 Hz for scrolling and games to make motion smoother; the lowest rate is 60 Hz.

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BrightnessUp to 2000 nits HDR, up to 3000 nits peak; contrast above 2,000,000:1

The peak figure is a brightness reached briefly on a small part of the screen in strong sunlight.

Google		—
Cover glass and bodyCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; satin glass back, aluminium frame Google—
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5; Titan M2 security coprocessor GoogleA16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB

There is no card slot.

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Main camera48 MP Quad PD, f/1.70, 82° field of view, 1/2-inch sensor; Macro Focus Google—
Ultrawide camera13 MP, f/2.2, 120°, 1/3.1-inch sensor Google—
Telephoto camera10.8 MP Dual PD, f/3.1, 5x optical zoom, optical stabilisation; Super Res Zoom up to 20x

Values beyond 5x are software zoom; optical quality is highest at 5x.

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Front camera10.5 MP Dual PD, autofocus, f/2.2, 95° Google—
VideoRear: 4K and 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, slow motion up to 240 fps; front: 4K at 30/60 fps Google4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps

Action mode crops the image to apply strong digital stabilisation when running or in a vehicle, which is why it tops out at 2.8K.

Apple
Battery4970 mAh typical (4835 mAh minimum); 24+ hours

Google's battery figure assumes typical use; screen brightness and network conditions change the result.

Google		Up to 26 hours video playback, 20 hours streamed, 100 hours audio; built-in lithium-ion

Apple quotes 6 hours more video playback than the iPhone 15.

Apple
Wired chargingAbout 55% in 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher USB-C PPS charger

The charger is sold separately.

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Wireless chargingPixelsnap, Qi2 certified, up to 15 W

Pixelsnap uses built-in magnets so Qi2 chargers and accessories snap into alignment.

Google		—
WirelessWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz) 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6; NFC; Google Cast Google5G (sub-6 GHz, 4x4 MIMO); Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; NFC with reader mode

Ultra Wideband shows the direction and distance of a nearby item or friend in Find My; availability varies by region. This UK page does not list mmWave 5G.

Apple
LocationDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)

Using two frequencies helps reduce position drift between tall buildings.

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USBUSB-C 3.2 Google—
Cellular and SIM5G mmWave and Sub-6 (GLBW0); dual eSIM, two active at once

The US Google Store page lists the GLBW0 model; band support and a physical SIM slot can vary by market.

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SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer Google—
DurabilityIP68 dust and water resistance Google—
Dimensions and weight6 × 2.8 × 0.3 in; 7.2 oz

The US Google page gives rounded inch and ounce figures.

Google		—
Software and updatesLaunched with Android 16; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google—
ColoursIndigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian GoogleBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink Apple
Brightness and contrast—1,000 nits typical; 1,600 nits peak (HDR); 2,000 nits peak (outdoor); 2,000,000:1 contrast

The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the HDR peak applies to HDR video and photos.

Apple
Storage—128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB Apple
Rear cameras—48MP Main (26 mm, ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS); 12MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.4, 120°); 12MP 2x Telephoto (52 mm, ƒ/1.6)

The 2x telephoto is not a separate lens; it uses the centre of the 48 MP main sensor (Apple says it is “enabled by quad-pixel sensor”). Photos can be 24 MP or 48 MP; digital zoom goes up to 10x.

Apple
Front camera and Face ID—12MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9, autofocus); Face ID Apple
Safety features—Emergency SOS via satellite and Roadside Assistance via satellite; Crash Detection

Satellite features work only in certain countries and in open areas without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.

Apple
USB-C and charging—USB-C, USB 2 (up to 480 Mb/s), DisplayPort; up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter; MagSafe up to 15W, Qi up to 7.5W

Although the port is USB-C, data speed is USB 2. Native DisplayPort output over USB-C mirrors video up to 4K HDR. No power adapter is included; a USB-C charge cable that supports fast charging is in the box.

Apple
SIM—Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); Dual eSIM support

The SIM tray is on models sold outside the US; eSIM use depends on carrier support.

Apple
Durability and materials—IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes, IEC 60529); aluminium design, Ceramic Shield front, colour-infused glass back Apple
Size and weight—160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm; 201 g Apple