Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 8a
Comparison between Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 8a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 15, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 15, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,354,651
- against 1,193,520
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 461 ppi
- against 430 ppi
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,492 mAh
- against 3,349 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A16 Bionic | Google Tensor G3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.46 GHz Best value | 2.91 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,354,651 Best value | 1,193,520 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,556 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 6,370 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 3.46 GHz and 4 cores at 2.02 GHz. | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 2,427 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.6 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Body Height | 147.6 mm | 152.1 mm |
| Weight | 171 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.4 % Best value | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,349 mAh | 4,492 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 34 h | 40 h 6 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W Best value | 7.5 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,179 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,556 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 430 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.12 W/kg | 1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.14 W/kg Best value | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 15 | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | 549 $ |
| Model numbers | A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4 | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D |
