| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | |
| Model | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Pixel 8a |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $1,149 – $1,599 | $499 – $559 |
| MSRP | $1,199 | $499 |
| Discount | 4% | 0% |
| Lowest Recorded | $1,099 | $399 |
| Highest Recorded | $1,599 | $559 |
| Historical Lowest | $1,099 | $399 |
| Historical Highest | $1,199 | $499 |
| Launch Price | $1,199 | $499 |
| Savings | $50 | — |
| Best Deal | $1,149 | $449 |
| Price Confidence | 80% | 80% |
| Availability | In Stock | In Stock |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB |
| RAM Options | 8GB | 8GB |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 96/100 | 91/100 |
| Technology | — | — |
| Brightness | 2000 nits peak (HDR) | Up to 1400 nits HDR and 2000 nits peak |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60-120Hz |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) | Tensor G3 optimized for AI and daily responsiveness |
| GPU | 6-core with hardware ray tracing | Arm Mali-G715 MP7 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 88/100 | 82/100 |
| Charging | MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W |
| Wireless Charging | MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 95/100 | 93/100 |
| Front Camera | — | — |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision | 4K at 30fps |
| Zoom | — | Super Res Zoom up to 8x |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | — | — |
| Weight | 221 g | 188 g |
| Dimensions | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (6m, 30 min) | IP67 |
| Durability | 0/100 | 88/100 |
| Repairability | 0/100 | 60/100 |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | 0/100 | 84/100 |
| Network | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave regions) | 5G sub-6 and mmWave on supported models |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| USB | — | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | — | — |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 17 (upgradable) | Android 14 |
| Updates | 5+ years typical Apple support | Seven years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates |
| AI Features | 48MP wide, sensor-shift OIS | Google AI and Gemini processing |
| Security | 0/100 | Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 92/100 | Upper mid-range |
| Benchmarks | ~2900 | — |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | — | — |
| In The Box | — | — |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Community Rating | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| AI Rating | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Final Score | 4.5/10 | 4.3/10 |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | Industry-leading video recording and stabilization 5× optical zoom with excellent detail Premium titanium build with U... | Excellent Pixel camera quality Seven years of software support Bright 120Hz OLED display Qi wireless charging Compac... |
| Cons | Premium pricing across all storage tiers Limited customization vs Android Repair costs remain high Base storage still... | Slow wired and wireless charging No microSD expansion Average sustained gaming performance Gorilla Glass 3 is dated |