iPhone 14 Pro vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: A Deep Dive Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem prioritizing peak performance and consistently bright displays, the iPhone 14 Pro is the superior choice. However, the Pixel 7 Pro offers a compelling alternative with its exceptional computational photography and faster wired charging, making it ideal for Android enthusiasts.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2890, A2892 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GE2AE |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2890, A2892 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GE2AE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2891 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GP4BC | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, September 07 | 2022, October 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 16 | Available. Released 2022, October 13 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 212 g (7.48 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) |
| Always-On display | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| OS | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| NVMe | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS (unconfirmed) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Ion 3200 mAh (12.38 Wh) | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple | Obsidian, Snow, Hazel |
| Models | A2890, A2650, A2889, A2892, iphone15,2 | GP4BC, GE2AE, GFE4J |
| Price | $ 395.67 / C$ 693.35 / £ 403.99 / € 492.99 | € 248.84 / $ 204.00 / £ 259.99 / ₹ 36,999 |
| SAR | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 86h | Endurance rating 83h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) | -24.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 968412 (v9) GeekBench: 5346 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 796369 (v9) GeekBench: 3187 (v5.1) GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- Superior CPU performance with the A16 Bionic
- Significantly brighter display for outdoor visibility
- Seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem
- Slower wired charging compared to the Pixel 7 Pro
- Less flexible software customization options
Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Faster wired charging with PD3.0
- Exceptional computational photography capabilities
- Reverse wireless charging for accessories
- Less powerful CPU compared to the A16 Bionic
- Dimmer display compared to the iPhone 14 Pro
Display Comparison
The iPhone 14 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 1791 nits compared to the Pixel 7 Pro’s 1090 nits. This translates to superior visibility in direct sunlight. Both feature 'infinite' contrast ratios, typical of OLED panels, but the iPhone’s higher peak brightness is a tangible advantage. While both likely employ LTPO technology for variable refresh rates (not explicitly stated in the data, but standard for this class), the iPhone’s brightness advantage is the key differentiator. The Pixel 7 Pro’s display is still excellent, but the iPhone offers a more vibrant and readable experience outdoors.
Camera Comparison
Both phones excel in camera capabilities, but approach image processing differently. While both are capable of excellent photo and video, the Pixel 7 Pro leverages Google’s computational photography prowess, known for its exceptional dynamic range and detail in challenging conditions. The iPhone 14 Pro likely prioritizes color accuracy and natural-looking images. Without specific sensor size data, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner, but Google’s software algorithms often compensate for hardware limitations. The Pixel 7 Pro’s image processing is geared towards maximizing detail and reducing noise, while the iPhone aims for a more realistic representation of the scene.
Performance
The Apple A16 Bionic, fabricated on a 4nm process, utilizes a hexa-core architecture (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) and is expected to deliver superior single-core and multi-core performance compared to the Google Tensor G2. The Tensor G2, built on a 5nm node, employs an octa-core configuration (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). While the Tensor G2 benefits from more cores, the A16’s architectural efficiency and higher clock speeds likely result in faster real-world performance, especially in graphically intensive applications. The A16’s 4nm process also contributes to better thermal management, potentially reducing throttling during sustained workloads.
Battery Life
Both the iPhone 14 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro achieve endurance ratings of 86h and 83h respectively, indicating comparable overall battery life. However, their charging capabilities differ. The Pixel 7 Pro supports 23W wired charging with PD3.0, achieving 50% charge in 30 minutes, and 23W wireless charging with reverse wireless capabilities. The iPhone 14 Pro supports 50% charge in 30 minutes via PD2.0, and 15W wireless charging via MagSafe and Qi2 (requiring iOS 17.2). The Pixel 7 Pro’s faster wired charging and reverse wireless charging provide greater convenience, while the iPhone’s MagSafe ecosystem offers unique accessory compatibility.
Buying Guide
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Pro if you need seamless integration with other Apple devices, demand the highest sustained CPU performance for demanding tasks like video editing, and prioritize a consistently bright and color-accurate display. Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if you prefer the Android operating system, value Google’s AI-powered features, and prioritize exceptional still photography, particularly in challenging lighting conditions.