Apple’s annual September event saw the introduction of the iPhone 15 series comprising iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone iPhone 15 Plus. Meanwhile, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, part of the Pixel 8 series unveiled by Google on October 4, are among the latest flagship additions to the smartphone market
Both the iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 8 provide a flagship experience, combining the convenience of mainstream Google/Apple phones and operating systems. In this camera comparison, check out which phone would suit your needs more
The Pixel continues the design approach introduced in the Pixel 6 series so Google Pixel 8 features a camera bar on the back and a hole-punch front camera. In contrast, the iPhone 15 predictably draws design inspiration from its predecessors, beginning with the iPhone 12 series
The Apple iPhone 15 is priced at Rs 79,990 for the 128 GB variant and at Rs 89,900 for 256 GB in India, whereas the Pixel 8 comes in slightly lower at Rs 75,999 for 128 GB and at Rs 82,999 for 256 GB
iPhone 15 features a new 48 MP primary camera and this upgrade results in images with significantly higher detail. The main camera captures more information with each shot
The iPhone 15 boasts a 2X sensor crop, enabling a 2X zoom with image quality comparable to a dedicated telephoto camera. This functionality essentially gives the standard iPhones the feel of a triple camera system, even though they sport just two cameras on the back
iPhone 15 records 4K video at 60fps on the main shooter and selfie camera while it’s 30fps for videos that use the ultra wide lens. Features include Cinematic mode at 4K@30fps, HDR video capture, and Action mode continuing from the previous year, shot in approximately 2.8K resolution using the ultra wide camera
Google Pixel 8 runs on Android 14 and on the rear, it features a dual-camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel camera, both equipped with autofocus. For selfies, the Pixel 8 has a single front camera with an 11-megapixel sensor
Google Pixel 8 main camera offers Dual Exposure technology for sharper, less grainy videos in challenging lighting. It simultaneously captures optimised images for low-light and high dynamic range, resulting in natural-looking videos with vivid colours and minimal noise. Using the Audio Magic Eraser which leverages Google AI, distracting sounds like cars and wind can be reduced on videos on Pixel 8