Apple iPhone SE 2022 (256GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 7:12 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 8 X Apple iPhone SE 2022 (256GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2018
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE (2022) 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!

5 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	vs	23 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
750x1334 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels159% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+424 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6.2"32% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 10.5MP48% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
5G SA/NSA	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2018 mAh	vs	+4575 mAh127% 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.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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.

31 Common items in both devices

256GB (238GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Other model names	iPhone SE 2022 (A2595, A2782, A2783, A2784, A2785)	Google Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra Wideband
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Google
Release date	3/18/2022, Announced: 3/8/2022	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)	70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 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	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
System version	iOS 15	Android 14
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	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 (4-Core)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 723486 (v9) Geekbench: 4629 (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 SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	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	2000/1024 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 A2595 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) A2783, A2784, A2785 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, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	A2595 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2783, A2784, A2785, A2782 versions: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2595 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) A2783, A2784, A2785 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, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(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	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	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 SE 2022 (256GB)	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	5.0 + 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 SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2018 mAh	4575 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging	27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W 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 SE 2022 (256GB)	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: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay	• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE 2022 (256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)