THE Pixel 8 also doesn’t stray much from the design idea of the camera bar. It’s very similar to what the Pixel 6 series launched a few years ago, with a long camera strip stretching across the phone, a slightly curved back, and a flat front.
Both phones share similar dimensions, with the iPhone14 being a little more compact. THE Pixel 8 measures 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm and weighs 187 grams, while the iPhone14 It measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm and is also 172 grams lighter.
Another big design difference is the available colors of the two phones. You can find the color options for the Pixel 8 And iPhone14 below:
Pixel 8 colors:
We have an article dedicated to Pixel 8 series shades, so you should check that out for more details.iPhone14 colors:
- YELLOW
- Purple
- Midnight
- Stars light
- Blue
- RED product
If you would like to know more about the available iPhone 14 colors, see our article.
Display differences
My refresh rate is faster than yours
THE Pixel 8 And iPhone14 the screens are very similar in size (6.2 inches versus 6.1 inches, respectively), but they differ in one very important metric: refresh rate. THE Pixel 8 offers a fast and smooth 120Hz refresh rate on its 6.2-inch OLED display, while Apple simply refuses to give the vanilla iPhone the much-needed and long-overdue ProMotion treatment. Therefore the iPhone14 is stuck in the past with a measly 60Hz refresh rate on its screen.
The new Actua Display in the Pixel 8 also comes with up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, which should make it brighter than the iPhone14, at least on a clear, sunny day. If you take a look at our display tests below, it’s clear we have a winner in the screen wars. It’s the Pixel 8! In terms of brightness, Pixel 8 erase it iPhone14and when you add up the variable refresh rate, it’s a fact.
Display measurements:
When it comes to biometrics, things haven’t changed much over the generations. THE iPhone14 still relies on Face ID, and the Pixel 8 retains the under-screen fingerprint scanner, although there is a facial recognition feature, which isn’t as secure as that found on the iPhone.
Performance and software
Tensor G3 vs. A15 Bionic
When it comes to performance, things are drastically different on paper, mainly due to different hardware architectures and the different ways that Android and iOS manage apps and resources. Ultimately, though, performance should be smooth and very similar; after all, these are flagship phones.
If we want to dig deeper into the specifications, we find that the Pixel 8 sports more RAM, but on the other hand, we expect the A15 Bionic to give the new G3 tensor a run for his money, even though he is now two years old. We have the results below and even though the new Tensor comes close, the A15 still wins this round for Apple. Keep in mind that in real-world scenarios, you probably won’t notice a huge difference in smoothness between the two phones.
Performance Benchmarks:
The software situation is just as different (what a strange phrase). THE Pixel 8 comes with Android 14 ready to use, and you can check our overview for more information, while the iPhone14 is upgradeable to the new iOS 17. We have a iOS 17 review as well, so be sure to check that one out as well.
THE iPhone14 comes with five years of major operating system updates, but the Pixel 8 actually manages to subvert that. Google promises Seven (you heard right!) years of major OS and security updates, taking over Pixel 8 until Android 21! Well done, Google!
Camera
A dual camera affair
THE iPhone14 is a known entity, so we’ll start with it. The phone has a dual camera system on the back; These are the conventional wide-ultrawide pair, featuring a 12MP sensor on both, with differences in aperture and focal length. You can consult our details iPhone 14 camera part for a deep dive.
THE Pixel 8on the other hand, comes with a large main sensor of 50MP (1/1.31 “under a lens with an aperture f/1.68) and an ultra-wide of 12MP. It is too early to know if the difference in megapixels would or would not result in different image quality. to say. We will have a detailed comparison of the cameras once the Pixel 8 falls into our hands, so stay tuned for that.
The selfie camera on the iPhone14 is a 12 MP shooter. You can check out some samples in our review. THE Pixel 8 gets a 10.5-megapixel front camera, but we’re not sure whether or not that will translate into better or worse selfies and portraits.
Battery life and charging
USB-C vs. Lightning
THE iPhone14 is the latest generation of Apple phones to sport the proprietary Lightning port. Regulators are forcing adoption of the USB-C standard, and the next iPhones are saying goodbye to Lightning. Speaking of which, the iPhone14 ceilings at 20W wired and 15W wireless.
THE Pixel 8on the other hand, receives a 4W increase in charging speed over its predecessor, bringing wired fast charging to 27W and, in theory, charging faster than the iPhone14. Apple and Google both quote a 50% battery charge in 30 minutes with a supported charger, so there’s that too. In reality, and if you take a look at our charging results, both phones charge almost as fast.
THE iPhone14 is equipped with a 3,279 mAh battery, while the Pixel 8 gets a larger cell at 4,575mAh, but again, that doesn’t automatically mean better battery life. Both phones support wireless charging and if you decide to purchase the Pixel Stand you will be able to charge the Pixel 8 with up to 18W.
PhoneArena battery test results:
Our battery tests are complete, and indeed the larger battery inside the Pixel 8 transformed into better battery life, compared to the iPhone14. We’re looking at an extra hour of video streaming and a few extra minutes of web browsing. We’re redoing playtesting to iron out some discrepancies, so stay tuned as well, but overall the Pixel 8 beat him iPhone14 when it comes to endurance. Who would have believed it !?
Specification Comparison
Below is a summary of the specifications of both phones:
| Specifications | iPhone14 | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm) | 5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches (150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm) |
| Weight | 172 grams | 187 grams |
| Screen | 6.1 inches, 60Hz | 6.17 inches, 60-120 Hz |
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM, storage and price | 6GB, 128GB, $799 | 8GB, 128GB, $699 |
| Cameras | Wide: 12 MP Ultra-wide: 12 MP |
50MP wide 12MP ultra-wide |
| Battery size | 3,279mAh | 4,575mAh |
| Charging Speeds | 20W wired 15W wireless |
27W wired 18W wireless |
Summary
So which one is better? This is a difficult question to answer. THE iPhone14 is still new, and even though it will be replaced by the next iPhone15 series soon, we don’t expect a major price drop, other than the usual $100 reduction. This means you’ll have to shell out around $700 to get one.
THE Pixel 8on the other hand, is the newest Google phone and it comes with many new hardware and software features including the G3 tensor chipset. The price of Pixel 8 has increased slightly to $699, making things even more complicated.
So ultimately it depends on the ecosystem. If you love Apple’s deeply, you should probably stick with it and choose the iPhone14. If you come from an Android environment, the Pixel 8 could deliver familiar experiences with a sprinkling of new features, both hardware and software.
