Apple iPhone 15 vs. Google Pixel 7: Android and iOS Do Battle
14.09.2023 - 16:55
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The Apple iPhone and the Google Pixel line share a similar ideology. Each company is involved in developing both the operating system and the hardware side of the equation so they can tweak their devices in ways other companies generally cannot.
If you are torn between Apple and Google when it comes to your smartphone, we've put together a comparison of the iPhone 15 specs against those of the Google Pixel 7. Keep in mind that Google has already officially teased its upcoming Pixel 8, which is due out in October. Generally, Google's hardware does not change drastically from year to year, but this should still give you a general idea of which device will work best for you.
Like anything else, how much you are willing to spend will determine what you are going to get. There are four new iPhones but just two Pixel 7s. The entry-level Apple iPhone 15 starts at $799, which is $200 more than the base Google Pixel 7; both offer 128GB of storage.
The iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899, which happens to also be the starting price of the Pixel 7 Pro. The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199. For the most part, you're going to pay more for an iPhone.
Design is always subjective, so things that may appeal to you may not appeal to the next person. The iPhone 15 family looks similar to previous iPhones, and that includes its massive rear camera module. Meanwhile, the Pixel 7 places its rear camera assembly in a camera bar on the back. In practice, the camera bar lets you use a Pixel 7 that is placed on a desk without the device wobbling as you touch the screen (unlike the iPhone 15, which does wobble).
Both lines of phones use premium materials and should feel good in the hand. Google uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for its cover glass, which is a generation behind Victus 2. Both have the same resistance to scratching, but the original Victus can handle drops from up to 2 meters. Apple uses its in-house Ceramic Shield on the front and back of every iPhone 15, and the company claims its glass is tougher than any other smartphone glass out there.
Apple's Pro line uses a titanium alloy for its outer frame, which should be lighter, tougher, and stronger than stainless steel (which was found on the iPhone 14 Pro). Meanwhile, the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and standard Apple iPhone 15 models use aluminum for their frames.
The Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and all four iPhone 15s are IP68 rated, so they are fully dust resistant and waterproof. This means you won't have to worry about splashes or the rain causing issues.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are made out of more robust materials than the others so they could be the toughest of the bunch, but we will have to reserve judgment until that is tested.
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