Google Pixel or Apple iPhone?
Which smartphone brand is right for you?
Apple iPhonewins 4 of 7 categories
Google Pixel
The Most Helpful Phone
4.5/5
|89,000 reviews3
Wins
1998
Founded
premium
Price
WINNER
Apple iPhone
Think Different
4.7/5
|285,000 reviews4
Wins
1976
Founded
premium
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
96
Camera Quality
Google Pixel wins
95
85
Performance
Apple iPhone wins
98
80
Battery Life
Apple iPhone wins
82
88
Display Quality
Apple iPhone wins
92
99
Software & Updates
Google Pixel wins
98
85
Build Quality
Apple iPhone wins
95
82
Value for Money
Google Pixel wins
70
Google Pixel excels at
Camera QualitySoftware & UpdatesValue for Money
Apple iPhone excels at
PerformanceBattery LifeDisplay QualityBuild Quality
Pros & Cons
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
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
The Bottom Line
Choose Google Pixel if you want...
- Pure Android enthusiasts
- Computational photography fans
- Early Android feature adopters
- AI feature enthusiasts
Choose Apple iPhone if you want...
- iOS ecosystem users
- Video creators
- Long-term software support
- Privacy-conscious users
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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Last updated: 2024-12-10
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