Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Offer Comparable Performance and Battery Life, Pixel Edges Out With Camera

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a more powerful A17 chip while the Pixel 8 Pro has a Tensor G3 chip optimized for machine learning. Both deliver smooth performance.

The Pixel 8 Pro edges out the iPhone camera-wise thanks to machine learning features like Magic Eraser, but both have fantastic cameras overall.

The Pixel 8 Pro battery life is comparable to the iPhone 15 Pro Max - both last around a day before needing a recharge.

Software comes down to a choice between iOS or Android. Pixel offers 7 years of updates vs 5-6 expected on iPhone.

Design-wise they are similar large-screen flagship phones. Pick based on OS preference as performance is comparable.