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iPhone 15 Plus 512GB — A16 · iOS · 512GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB

A16 · iOS · 512GB

87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) — Tensor G5 · 1TB · Porcelain
Google

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)

Tensor G5 · 1TB · Porcelain

87
/ 100
From $1,159
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB lands at 87 and Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) at 87. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPhone 15 Plus 512GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) if…

  • ✓Tensor G5 (first TSMC-fabricated Tensor)
  • ✓7-year updates
  • ✓Gemini Nano 2 on-device
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Winner by scenario

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

Photography

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)

Stills and video quality across lenses

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) leads on camera (90 vs 86).

Battery life

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)

Screen-on time and charging

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) leads on battery (84 vs 81).

Performance

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB leads on cpu (87 vs 85).

Display

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) leads on display (87 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB 87
vs
87 Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
87
cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)
87
cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 90
battery 84
display 87
design 87

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB versus Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 Plus 512GB Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)
Chipset
A16
Tensor G5
Storage
▲ 512GB
1TB
OS
iOS 17
Android 16
Release year
2023
2025
Color
—
Porcelain

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB

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

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)

Pros
  • +Tensor G5 (first TSMC-fabricated Tensor)
  • +7-year updates
  • +Gemini Nano 2 on-device
Cons
  • −Tensor still trails Qualcomm in benchmarks
  • −Charging modest
  • −Pixel Fold pricey

FAQ: iPhone 15 Plus 512GB vs Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)

Which is better, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB or Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)? +

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

Is iPhone 15 Plus 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.

Is Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) worth the price? +

At $1,159, Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in camera.

Does iPhone 15 Plus 512GB or Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) 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, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB or Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)? +

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) — leads on camera (90 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB or Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain)? +

Pixel 10 1TB (Porcelain) — leads on battery (84 vs 81). Screen-on time and charging.