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Google Pixel 8 vs Apple iPhone XR

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Google Pixel 8 vs Apple iPhone XR

76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
VS
52 out of 100
Apple iPhone XR
Google Pixel 8
Apple iPhone XR

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.2-inch Google Pixel 8 (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on October 4, 2023, against the Apple iPhone XR, which is powered by Apple A12 Bionic and came out 5 years and 2 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments (1)

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Has 2.7x more RAM: 8GB versus 3GB
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Delivers 127% higher peak brightness (1459 against 644 nits)
  • Comes with 1633 mAh larger battery capacity: 4575 vs 2942 mAh
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • 79% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 639K)
  • Modern USB Type-C port
  • 31% higher pixel density (428 vs 326 PPI)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • The phone is 5 years and 2 months newer
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone XR
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8 and Apple iPhone XR crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 8
vs
iPhone XR

Display

TypeOLEDIPS LCD
Size6.2 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels828 x 1792 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI428 ppi326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness2000 nits625 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1400 nits -
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, Dolby Vision
Screen protectionGorilla Glass VictusTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio87.1%79.9%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 -
Display tests
RGB color space99.2%100%
PWM170 HzNot detected
Response time3 ms32.8 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity1920:1
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8+127%
1459 nits
iPhone XR
644 nits

Design and build

Height150.5 mm (5.93 inches)150.9 mm (5.94 inches)
Width70.8 mm (2.79 inches)75.7 mm (2.98 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)8.3 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight187 g (6.6 oz)194 g (6.84 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP67
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsBlack, Gray, Rose goldWhite, Black, Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayNo
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 8+9%
87.1%
iPhone XR
79.9%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8 and Apple iPhone XR in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Apple A12 Bionic
Max clock3000 MHz2490 MHz
CPU cores9 (1 + 4 + 4)6 (2 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3		- 4 cores at 1.6 GHz: Tempest
- 2 cores at 2.49 GHz: Vortex
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers7 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNeural Engine
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Apple A12 GPU
GPU shading units896256
GPU clock890 MHz1100 MHz
FLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS~576 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pixel 8+45%
1697
iPhone XR
1167
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 8+42%
4281
iPhone XR
3020
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8+79%
1142697
iPhone XR
639875
CPU355012180501
GPU374696203202
Memory183080123963
UX229909132209
Total score1142697639875
Samples[9 tests][24 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature45.7 °C42.6 °C
Stability - 69%
Graphics test - 31 FPS
Graphics score - 5205

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB3 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X
Memory clock4200 MHz2133 MHz
Channels42
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB64, 128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 iOS 12 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.2)
ROMStock Android -
OS size14 GB11.1 GB

Battery

Capacity4575 mAh2942 mAh
Max charge power27 W15 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (18 W)Yes, Qi (10 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)No
Fast chargingYes (56% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:16 hr1:43 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:08 hr08:01 hr
Watching video14:06 hr11:59 hr
Gaming04:49 hr04:34 hr
Standby81 hr106 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8
19:39 hr
iPhone XR+6%
20:45 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61444032 x 3024
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDQuad LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens126° -
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
1) Standard: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP12 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Focal length25 mm26 mm
SensorSamsung GNVApple iSight X
Sensor size1/1.31"1/2.55"
Pixel size1.2 micron1.4 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP -
Aperturef/2.2 -
SensorSony IMX386 Exmor RS -
Sensor size1/2.9" -
Pixel size1.25 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh70 -
Preview64 -
Zoom129 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels10.5 megapixels7 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27363088 x 2316
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length21 mm32 mm
Sensor - CMOS
Sensor size1/3.1" -
Pixel size1.22 micron -
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth featuresLESPP, PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HID, HFP, HDP, GAP, GAVDP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB typeUSB Type-CNo
USB version3.22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- OTG
DisplayPortYes -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2012
5G supportYesNo

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 8+2%
89 dB
iPhone XR
87.3 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedOctober 2023September 2018
Release dateOctober 2023October 2018
Launch price$699$750
SAR (head) - 0.99 W/kg
SAR (body) - 0.99 W/kg
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Face recognition sensor
Bundled chargerNot included -
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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