Apple iPhone 13 vs Google Pixel 12 Pro
Compare Apple iPhone 13 vs Google Pixel 12 Pro side by side: Apple A15 Bionic vs Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen), 12MP vs 50MP camera, 3240mAh vs…
Apple
iPhone 13
$599
3categories won
Pixel 12 Pro
$1,099
17categories won
1 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Google Pixel 12 Pro takes the overall win
The Google Pixel 12 Pro proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 13, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Pixel 12 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Pixel 12 Pro. Choose the Pixel 12 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 13 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Pixel 12 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,100 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Pixel 12 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) and 24GB RAM.
Pixel 12 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
iPhone 13 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iPhone 13 vs Pixel 12 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iPhone 13 | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.4" |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 | 1280 x 2856Winner |
| Pixel density | 457 ppi | 489 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 13 | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) |
| Process node | 5 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,240,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5320 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 13 | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iPhone 13 | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,240 mAh | 5,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 13 | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 174 gWinner | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.65 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | iPhone 13 | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 6 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iPhone 13 | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $1,099 |
Apple iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 introduced sensor-shift optical image stabilisation to mainstream phones, reduced the TrueDepth notch by 20%, doubled base storage to 128GB, and delivered outstanding battery efficiency with the 5nm A15 Bionic.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Apple A15 Bionic
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Battery
- 3,240mAh
Google Pixel 12 Pro
Packing a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main sensor, 5x periscope telephoto, 50MP selfie shooter, and 5,100 mAh battery into a compact 6.4-inch chassis, the Pixel 12 Pro is the definitive compact photographer dream.
- Display
- 6.4"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,100mAh