Apple iPhone 14 Plus (128GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 7:12 PM, updated: 5/28/2025 2:23 PM

Compare Google Pixel 8 X Apple iPhone 14 Plus (128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1284x2778

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4323
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone 14 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)

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!

10 Advantages Apple iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	vs	17 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1284x2778 pixels38% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+457 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+6.7"8% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+f/1.5 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP17% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10.5MP
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+187 grams (6.55 ounces)9% Lighter
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP158% Higher resolution main camera
1/1.7" inches	vs	+1/1.31" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
5G Sub6	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4323 mAh	vs	+4575 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20W	vs	+27W35% 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 output	vs	+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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+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 connector	vs	+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

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Other model names	iPhone 14 Plus (A2632, A2885, A2886, A2887, A2896)	Google Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra Wideband
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Google
Release date	9/16/2022, Announced: 9/7/2022	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3.07 x 6.33 in)	70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1284x2778 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
System version	iOS 16	Android 14
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (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 controller	Apple GPU (5-core)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 798167 (v9) Geekbench: 4582 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2886, A2887, A2888 version: 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) A2632, A2885 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 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, 53)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	A2886, A2887, A2888 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79) A2632 version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261) A2885 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (258, 260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
📷 Camera
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm120°	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	1.9µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4323 mAh	4575 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)