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Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) 08Points
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB) Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro X
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) vs Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)} 18 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)19%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPO OLED
+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP17%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10.5MP
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)vs+512GB (458GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1170x2532 pixelsvs+1344x2992 pixels36%
Higher resolution screen
457 PPIvs+490 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"vs+6.7"10%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2815 mAhvs+5050 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20Wvs+30W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio outputvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

34 Common items in both devices
Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+27 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
ModeliPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Other model namesiPhone 12 Pro A2341, A2406, A2407, A2408Google Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleGoogle
Release date10/13/202010/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO OLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)457 PPI490 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display features800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen
2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
System versioniOS 14Android 14
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 596244 (v8)
Geekbench: 4056 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
512GB (458GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2341 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2406 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2407, A2408 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkA2341 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2406 version:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
A2407, A2408 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio outputType-C reversible connector
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2815 mAh5050 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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