In the Google Pixel vs. iPhone competition, in addition to price, it is primarily the features that determine which smartphone suits you better.
Google Pixel vs. iPhone: The differences
Google and Apple are among the most well-known technology companies. Both companies also produce their own smartphones. Google has the Google Pixel series, Apple sells the iPhones. But what is the biggest difference between the two smartphone series?
- Operating system: The first big difference concerns the operating system. While the Google Pixel smartphones use Android, the iPhones run Apple's in-house iOS operating system.
- Display: Apple calls the iPhone displays Retina Displays. According to Apple, the Super Retina and Super Retina XDR displays (since the iPhone X and iPhone 11 respectively) should offer, among other things, high contrast, high color accuracy and high brightness. Google doesn't have its own name for its screens. The screen of the Google Pixel 7, for example, has 1080 by 2400 pixels and a pixel density of 416 ppi, but a slightly lower resolution than that of the iPhone 14 (460 ppi at 1170 by 2532 pixels).
- Connections: Apple's iPhones traditionally have a Lightning port. The Google Pixel smartphones, on the other hand, are equipped with a USB-C port. However, Apple will also have to equip its devices with USB-C in the future, at least in the EU. You can find additional accessories for the Google Pixel on Amazon.
- Digital assistant: Since the Pixel 4, you can use the Google Assistant on Google smartphones. For example, when you say “Hey Google,” you can take a screenshot, turn on Bluetooth, or start a voice recording. On your iPhone, you can use Siri and the command “Hey Siri” to start your digital assistant, for example to send messages or ask about the weather.
- Play Store and App Store: If you want to download an app, you can do this on a Google Pixel smartphone via the Google Play Store. If you have an iPhone, you can use the App Store for this purpose. The big difference, however, is that apps from other sources can also be installed on Google cell phones, whereas with Apple phones everything has to go through the App Store.
- processor: Since the Google Pixel 6, the company has been installing its own Google Tensor processors in its smartphones. Qualcomm Snapdragon processors were used in older models. Apple has been using chips from the Bionic series since the iPhone 8.
Google Pixel 7 and iPhone 14: direct comparison
The Google Pixel 7 and the iPhone 14 are comparable smartphones from both providers. In addition to the general differences between manufacturers, there are other features that differ.
- Display: The Pixel 7's display is 6.3 inches, slightly larger than that of the iPhone 14 (6.1 inches). The resolution of the Google smartphone is 1080 by 2400 pixels, while the Apple device has 1170 by 2532 pixels.
- Battery: The battery capacity of the Pixel 7 is 4355 mAh. Apple does not provide any battery capacity values, but says it can play audio for up to 80 hours or video playback for up to 20 hours.
- Cameras: On the back, the Pixel 7 has a 50 MP main camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The front camera has a resolution of 10.8 megapixels. The iPhone 14 has a 12 MP main camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide camera. The front camera also has 12 megapixels.
- Preis: The RRP of the Google Pixel 7 starts at 649 euros, the iPhone 14 will cost you at least 999 euros. You can find accessories for iPhones on Amazon.
- Dimensions: The Google Pixel 7 is 155.6 mm by 73.2 mm by 8.7 mm and weighs 197 grams. The iPhone 14 is slightly smaller at 146.7 mm by 71.5 mm by 7.8 mm and with a Weight of 172 grams also a bit lighter than the Pixel smartphone.
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