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