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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 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
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB lands at 87 and Pixel 8 Pro 256GB 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 8 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓Clean Android with long updates
  • ✓Best computational photography
  • ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)
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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 512GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB 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.

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB 87
vs
87 Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
87
cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
Pixel 8 Pro 256GB
87
cpu 85
gpu 82
camera 90
battery 84
display 87
design 86

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 Plus 512GB versus Pixel 8 Pro 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 Plus 512GB Pixel 8 Pro 256GB
Chipset
A16
Tensor G3
Storage
▲ 512GB
256GB
OS
iOS 17
Android 13
Release year
2023
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iPhone 15 Plus 512GB

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

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

FAQ: iPhone 15 Plus 512GB vs Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Which is better, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB or Pixel 8 Pro 256GB? +

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 8 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

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

Does iPhone 15 Plus 512GB or Pixel 8 Pro 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, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB or Pixel 8 Pro 256GB? +

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

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB or Pixel 8 Pro 256GB? +

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