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Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro X Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB) 19Points
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Apple iPhone 12 Pro (512GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)

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Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)} 19 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB) vs iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)} 7 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+1TB (968GB available)96%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512GB (494GB available)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1344x2992 pixels36%
Higher resolution screen
vs1170x2532 pixels
+490 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs457 PPI
+6.7"10%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5050 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2815 mAh
+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.
vs20W
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)13%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)19%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
LTPO OLEDvs+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10.5MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP17%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

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

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
ModelPixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 Pro G1MNW (Ultra Wideband)iPhone 12 Pro A2341, A2406, A2407, A2408
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleApple
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/202310/13/2020
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Stainless steel body, glass front/back
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

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1344x2992 pixels (20:9)1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)490 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
System versionAndroid 14iOS 14
Firmware updateAndroid 15iOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPUNona-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)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 596244 (v8)
Geekbench: 4056 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage1TB (968GB available)
UFS 3.1
512GB (494GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (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 / Upload5000/1920 Mbps5000/1024 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE 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)
Primary 5G networkSA/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 (257, 258, 260, 261)
A2341 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)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, 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, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(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
(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
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5050 mAh2815 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 1TB)iPhone 12 Pro (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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