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Apple iPhone 15 (128GB) vs Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 3 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X Apple iPhone 15 (128GB) 21Points
6.1"
OLED

1179x2556

48
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3349
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 15 X
6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 15 (128GB)

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 15 (128GB)} 21 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 (128GB) vs Pixel 3 XL (128GB)} 9 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
+3.46GHz 64bit Hexa-core (4nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.28" inches99%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G TD-LTE
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+20W11%
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.
vs18W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
1179x2556 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels41%
Higher resolution screen
461 PPIvs+522 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"vs+6.3"3%
Larger screen
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP30%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3349 mAhvs+3430 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

30 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (114GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
+23 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
ModeliPhone 15 (128GB)Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Other model namesiPhone 15 (A2846, A3089, A3090, A3092)Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleGoogle
Release date9/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/202310/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 147.6 millimeters (2.82 x 5.81 in)76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
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

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)461 PPI522 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut
HDR8
Always-On Display
100% DCI-P3

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
System versioniOS 17Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.46GHz Everest (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz Sawtooth (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (5-core)Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 968212 (v9)
Geekbench: 5346 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8)
Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps1024/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2890, A2891, A2892 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)
A2650, A2889 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkA2890, A2891, A2892 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)
A2650 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)
A2889 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)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm120ยฐ
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.28" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1ยตm pixel1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
1080p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3349 mAh3430 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
โ€ข Apple Pay
โ€ข Face ID
โ€ข MagSafe
โ€ข Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPhone 15 (128GB)Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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