Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Google Pixel 12 Pro

Compare Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Google Pixel 12 Pro side by side: Apple A16 Bionic vs Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen), 48MP vs 50MP camera, 4383mAh vs…

Apple

Pixel 12 Pro

$1,099

17categories won

2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Google Pixel 12 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Google Pixel 12 Pro proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, 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 15 Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPixel 12 Pro

Pixel 12 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,100 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingPixel 12 Pro

Pixel 12 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraPixel 12 Pro

Pixel 12 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 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 15 Plus vs Pixel 12 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Google Pixel 12 Pro
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Pixel 12 Pro
Screen size	6.7"	6.4"
Resolution	1290 x 2796	1280 x 2856Winner
Pixel density	460 ppi	489 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	2000 nits	3500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Google Pixel 12 Pro
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Pixel 12 Pro
Chipset	Apple A16 Bionic	Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen)
Process node	4 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,390,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	6680	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Google Pixel 12 Pro
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Pixel 12 Pro
Main sensor	48 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

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Google Pixel 12 Pro
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Pixel 12 Pro
Capacity	4,383 mAh	5,100 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	65 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Google Pixel 12 Pro
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Pixel 12 Pro
Weight	201 g	199 g
Thickness	7.8 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused matte glass back	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Google Pixel 12 Pro
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	Pixel 12 Pro
Operating system	iOS 17	Android 17
OS updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Google Pixel 12 Pro
Specification	iPhone 15 Plus	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	$899Winner	$1,099