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Pixel 8 Pro 256GB — Tensor G3 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
Google

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Tensor G3 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB

87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB — A16 · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Plus 256GB

A16 · iOS · 256GB

87
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB lands at 87 and iPhone 15 Plus 256GB at 87. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Pixel 8 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓Clean Android with long updates
  • ✓Best computational photography
  • ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)

Pick iPhone 15 Plus 256GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB leads on camera (90 vs 86).

Battery life

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB leads on battery (84 vs 81).

Performance

iPhone 15 Plus 256GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 15 Plus 256GB leads on gpu (85 vs 82).

Display

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB leads on display (87 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB 87
vs
87 iPhone 15 Plus 256GB

Score breakdown

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB
87
cpu 85
gpu 82
camera 90
battery 84
display 87
design 86
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
87
cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87

Specs side-by-side

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB versus iPhone 15 Plus 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec Pixel 8 Pro 256GB iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
Chipset
Tensor G3
A16
Storage
256GB
256GB
OS
Android 13
iOS 17
Release year
—
2023

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +Clean Android with long updates
  • +Best computational photography
  • +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Cons
  • −Tensor thermals
  • −Slower charging
  • −Limited regional availability

iPhone 15 Plus 256GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: Pixel 8 Pro 256GB vs iPhone 15 Plus 256GB

Which is better, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Plus 256GB? +

Both score 87 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Pixel 8 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in camera.

Is iPhone 15 Plus 256GB worth the price? +

At $999, iPhone 15 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.

Does Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Plus 256GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Plus 256GB? +

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB — leads on camera (90 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Plus 256GB? +

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB — leads on battery (84 vs 81). Screen-on time and charging.