Apple iPhone or Google Pixel?
Which smartphone brand is right for you?
Apple iPhonewins 4 of 7 categories
WINNER
Apple iPhone
Think Different
4.7/5
|285,000 reviews4
Wins
1976
Founded
premium
Price
Google Pixel
The Most Helpful Phone
4.5/5
|89,000 reviews3
Wins
1998
Founded
premium
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
95
Camera Quality
Google Pixel wins
96
98
Performance
Apple iPhone wins
85
82
Battery Life
Apple iPhone wins
80
92
Display Quality
Apple iPhone wins
88
98
Software & Updates
Google Pixel wins
99
95
Build Quality
Apple iPhone wins
85
70
Value for Money
Google Pixel wins
82
Apple iPhone excels at
PerformanceBattery LifeDisplay QualityBuild Quality
Google Pixel excels at
Camera QualitySoftware & UpdatesValue for Money
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone
Best-in-class A-series chips
5-6 years of iOS updates
Exceptional video recording
Tight ecosystem integration (Mac, iPad, Watch)
Premium pricing
Limited customization
Google Pixel
Best-in-class computational photography
First to get Android updates
7 years of updates (Pixel 8+)
Unique AI features
Tensor chip less powerful than competitors
Limited global availability
The Bottom Line
Choose Apple iPhone if you want...
- iOS ecosystem users
- Video creators
- Long-term software support
- Privacy-conscious users
Choose Google Pixel if you want...
- Pure Android enthusiasts
- Computational photography fans
- Early Android feature adopters
- AI feature enthusiasts
Our pick: Apple iPhone — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Google Pixel is the better choice if you prioritize camera quality or software & updates.
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Apple iPhone
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
