Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.3-inch Google Pixel 10 (with Google Tensor G5) that was released on August 20, 2025, against the Apple iPhone 15, which is powered by Apple A16 Bionic and came out 2 years before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Price Comparison: Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15

Model	Storage	Condition	Price (USD)	Retailer
Google Pixel 10	128 GB	New	$799	Google Store
Google Pixel 10 Pro	128 GB	New	$999	Verizon
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL	128 GB	New	$1,629	Reddit User Report
Apple iPhone 15	128 GB	New	$629.99	Verizon
Apple iPhone 15	128 GB	New	$629	Apple Store
Apple iPhone 15	128 GB	Refurbished	$529	Apple Refurbished Store

Key Differences

Category	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Overview	Advantages focus on display, battery, performance, and camera	Advantages focus on battery life, audio, weight, and single-core performance
Camera	Rear camera with 5x optical zoom	–
Display	Higher refresh rate: 120 Hz	–
Battery	Larger capacity: 4970 mAh (+1621 mAh)	Longer battery life: 25:31 hours (vs 16:10)
RAM	12GB (2x more)	6GB
Bluetooth	v6.0	–
Release Year	2 years newer	–
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes	–
Peak Brightness	2031 nits (+23%)	1655 nits
Charging	Supports higher wattage: 30W	20W
CPU	More cores (+2)	12% faster single-core GeekBench 6: 2599 vs 2318
Audio	–	Supports Dolby Atmos
Weight	–	33 grams lighter

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Type	OLED	OLED
Size	6.3 inches	6.1 inches
Resolution	1080 x 2424 pixels	1179 x 2556 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	19.5:9
PPI	422	460
Refresh rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	Yes (60-120 Hz)	No
Max brightness	3000 nits	2000 nits
Max HDR brightness	2000 nits	1600 nits
HDR support	HDR10+	Dolby Vision
Screen protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	–
Screen-to-body ratio	87.1%	86.4%
Display features	DCI-P3, Always-On Display	DCI-P3

Design & Build

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Dimensions	152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight	204 g	171 g
Waterproof	IP68	IP68
Rear material	Glass	Glass
Frame material	Metal	Metal
Colors	Gray, Green, Yellow	Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, in-display	No

Performance

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Chipset	Google Tensor G5	Apple A16 Bionic
CPU cores	8 (1+5+2)	6 (2+4)
Max clock	3780 MHz	3460 MHz
GPU	768 shading units, 1000 MHz	640 shading units, 1398 MHz
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	2318	2599 (+12%)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	6365	6545 (+3%)
AnTuTu 10	1,479,358 (+2%)	1,451,803

Memory & Storage

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
RAM	12 GB LPDDR5	6 GB LPDDR5
Storage	128 GB UFS 4.0	128 GB NVMe
Expandable	No	No

Battery

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Capacity	4970 mAh	3349 mAh
Max charge power	30 W	20 W
Wireless charging	12 W	7.5 W
Reverse charging	Yes	Yes
Full charge time	1:38 hr	1:50 hr
Battery life (general)	16:10 hr	25:31 hr (+58%)

Camera

Main Camera (Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15)

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Standard	50 MP, f/1.7	48 MP, f/1.6
Telephoto	10.8 MP, 5x optical	–
Ultrawide	13 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.4
Stabilization	Optical	Optical
4K Video	Up to 60 FPS	Up to 60 FPS

Selfie Camera (Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15)

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Resolution	10.5 MP	12 MP
Aperture	f/2.2	f/1.9
Video	4K@60 FPS	4K@60 FPS
TOF Depth Sensor	No	Yes

Connectivity (Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15)

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	6.0	5.3
USB	Type-C 3.2	Type-C 2
NFC	Yes	Yes
eSIM	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes

Audio (Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15)

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Speakers	Stereo	Stereo
Dolby Atmos	No	Yes
Max loudness	–	81.6 dB

Software & OS (Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15)

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
OS	Android 16 (Stock)	iOS 17 (Upgradeable to iOS 18.6)

Other Features (Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15)

Feature	Google Pixel 10	Apple iPhone 15
Fingerprint scanner	Yes	No
Launch Price	$799	$799
Announced	August 2025	September 2023
Sensors	Barometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Compass, Fingerprint	Barometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Compass, Face recognition

FAQs (Google Pixel 10 vs Apple iPhone 15)

1. Which phone has a better display?

• Google Pixel 10: Higher refresh rate (120 Hz), adaptive refresh, brighter peak (3000 nits).
• Apple iPhone 15: Higher pixel density (460 PPI), supports Dolby Vision.

2. Which phone has better battery life?

• Google Pixel 10: Larger battery (4970 mAh) and faster charging (30W).
• Apple iPhone 15: Longer real-world battery life (25:31 hr vs 16:10 hr).

3. Which phone is better for photography?

• Google Pixel 10: Has a 5x telephoto optical zoom and triple-camera versatility.
• Apple iPhone 15: Slightly better selfie camera and depth sensor, good photo/video quality.

4. Which phone is faster?

• Google Pixel 10: More CPU cores (8 vs 6) and higher multi-core performance in some benchmarks.
• Apple iPhone 15: Faster single-core performance and slightly better GPU in some tasks.

5. How do they compare in memory and storage?

• Google Pixel 10: 12 GB RAM vs 6 GB, faster UFS 4.0 storage.
• Apple iPhone 15: 6 GB RAM, NVMe storage; less RAM but optimized for iOS efficiency.

6. Are they durable and water-resistant?

• Both phones have IP68 rating and metal + glass build. Pixel 10 includes Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

7. Do they support wireless and fast charging?

• Google Pixel 10: 30W wired, 12W wireless, reverse wireless charging.
• Apple iPhone 15: 20W wired, 7.5W wireless.

8. Which one is lighter and more compact?

• Apple iPhone 15: 171 g and smaller dimensions.
• Google Pixel 10: 204 g, slightly larger and thicker.

9. What are the differences in connectivity?

• Google Pixel 10: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2.
• Apple iPhone 15: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 2.0. Both support 5G and eSIM.

10. Do they have any unique features?

• Google Pixel 10: In-display fingerprint scanner, telephoto lens, reverse wireless charging.
• Apple iPhone 15: Face recognition, Dolby Atmos, lighter design, longer battery life.