Apple vs. Google is a little like Battle of the Titans and has been for many years. Still, no definitive answer has ever risen up out of the dust – though plenty of people have picked their side and, for the most part, stuck to it. Still, another year means another round-up of cutting-edge devices looking for you to vote with your wallet. If you’re stuck somewhere between Comparing iphone 15 pro with Google Pixel 7 Pro, keep reading to see them go head-to-head.
Display
There’s no putting too fine a point on it – the Google Pixel 7 Pro has a larger display (6.7 inches vs. 6.1 inches from Apple). Then again, the iPhone has the Always-On Display (AOD), which is useful and more power-efficient than you might think.
Gaming
iPhone has never been a ‘gaming phone’ in the same respect as, say, an Asus ROG or Nubia RedMagic model, but that’s not to say it’s insufficient for relatively casual, happy-go-lucky mobile gamers. Not everyone needs a ‘gaming phone’, and the very top-range models certainly don’t come cheap. This year, it was reported that the App Store contained some 390,000 gaming titles. If you’re looking for a strong variety of mobile games without getting too serious about the tech, iPhone is (and always has been) a great option.
But iPhone isn’t just for the casual gamers anymore – it’s now moving into Triple-A iPhone-ready titles. Just recently, a Resident Evil 4 remake exclusively for the iPhone 15 pro was announced – exciting news for fans of the franchise – but with a big twist: the game will set you back $59.99. If that figure sounds familiar, it’s because the next generation of console games start at that price, meaning you’ll pay the same to play this title on a 6.1-inch display as you will to play it on your TV. We’re betting that the latter is considerably bigger.
While it may be expensive to play Triple-A titles on iPhone, if that’s what you care about, the iPhone is the better option. Early reviews of the Google Pixel 7 Pro are somewhat dubious about their performance with these higher-demand games. Golden Reviewer, for instance, put the model through its paces with Genshin Impact and, well, the results were embarrassing, to say the least. With an average FPS of 37.2 (even lower than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which achieved 58.4!) and a pretty high temperature of 42.4, the review was less than favourable.
Camera
The Google Pixel Pro 7 may just win this battle. Both feature triple-lens, which is either great or overkill, depending on how snap-happy you consider yourself to be. The Pixel’s specs are as follows:
• Primary sensor: 50 MP f/1.85
• Ultra-wide sensor: 12 MP f/2.2
• 5x telephoto sensor: 48 MP f/3.5
While the iPhone’s specs are:
• Primary sensor: 48 MP f/1.78
• Ultra-wide sensor: 12 MP f/2.2
• 3x telephoto sensor: 12 MP f/2.8
There is, of course, very little between the two, but the Pixel excels when it comes to its telephoto sensor. If zoom matters to you, then opt for the Pixel.
Battery
Apple is promising up to 75 hours of audio playback, but, true to form, is not releasing any stats on battery capacity. Reviewers have found the Pixel Pro 7’s battery (5,000mAh) is good enough to get you through a normal day without requiring a charge, but no further.
It seems both phones are pretty much tied neck-and-neck when it comes to battery performance. Apple’s decision to revert back to USB-C means they’re equals when it comes to finding a charger suitable for them – no more asking around the party to find out who has an iPhone charger in their bag.
