Google Pixel 8a vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Google Tensor G3

A16 Bionic chip

Nona-core, 1@3.0GHz, 4@2.45GHz, 4@2.15GHz

Yes

Up to 128GB

128GB | 256GB | 512GB

8GB

14

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

17 

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Yes

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri”

Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz

n77 C-Band, n260

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78 n79, n258, n260, n261

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

850/900/1800/1900MHz

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Quad-band

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Yes

Open, Secure

With reader mode

v5.3 + EDR, A2DP, LE, aptX®

v5.3

Up to 10 devices

Noise suppression by Google

Yes

Nano

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.

 

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Yes

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Proximity, Radar

Face ID

Barometer

High dynamic range gyro

High-g accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Dual ambient light sensors

Insert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily (messaging charges apply)

Yes

Gmail™

YouTube Music

Apple Music®

MP3, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WMA

AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Via lockscreen

Yes

M3, T4

M3, T4

Yes

Yes

Yes

The AT&T Eco-Rating 2.0 system gives you environmental and social details about this device. The system uses a total of 20 performance criteria across 5 different attributes, for a total rating of 1 to 5 stars: 19-20 (5-star), 16-18 (4-star), 13-15 (3-star), 10-12 (2-star), 8-9 (1-star)

4/4

3/3

1/1

2/2

7/10

Wireless charging up to 15W

Magnet array

Alignment magnet

Accessory Identification NFC

Magnetometer

Safari