Google
Pixel 8 Pro 256GB
Tensor G3 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
A16 · iOS · 512GB
87
/ 100
From $1,099
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 512GB 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 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pixel 8 Pro 256GB 87
vs 87 iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
Score breakdown
Pixel 8 Pro 256GB
87 cpu 85
gpu 82
camera 90
battery 84
display 87
design 86
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
87 cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 8 Pro 256GB | iPhone 15 Plus 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Tensor G3 | A16 |
| Storage | 256GB | ▲ 512GB |
| 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 512GB
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 512GB
Which is better, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Plus 512GB? +
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 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Plus 512GB 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.