Google Pixel 7 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: How do they compare?
La Pixel 7 Pro has arrived, making it an obvious competitor for Apple iPhone 14 Pro. But, how do the two pros compete?
We pitted the Pixel 7 Pro against the iPhone 14 Pro to determine which high-end smartphone reigns supreme. Keep reading to find out all the major differences between the two devices.
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The iPhone 14 Pro has a dynamic island
A standout feature of the iPhone 14 Pro this year is the Dynamic Island. The feature is basically Apple's way of turning the infamous notch into part of the user interface, showing specific app notifications as well as incoming calls.
The Pixel 7 Pro meanwhile has a centered hole-punch camera much like the 6 Pro before it. Apart from that, both phones offer smooth 120Hz refresh rates and their own always-on displays.
The Pixel 7 Pro has a SIM tray
One thing we didn't expect at last month's Apple event was the company announcing it was getting rid of the SIM tray. Instead, Apple has chosen to only offer eSIM support on iPhone 14 and 14 Pro in the United States.
The good news (or just news if you've already made the jump to eSIM) is that these changes haven't yet rolled out to the UK, meaning you can still buy iPhones that will work with cards. Physical SIMs at the moment. being.
Google, meanwhile, opted to keep the SIM tray on its Pixel 7 and 7 Pro series, so you won't have to worry about swapping out your physical SIM card no matter where you buy. the phone.
Both phones have three camera arrays
The iPhone 14 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro pack triple rear cameras, including wide, ultra-wide and telephoto lenses.
The iPhone includes a 48-megapixel wide sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and two 12-megapixel sensors for its telephoto lens, while the Pixel has a 50-megapixel wide sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 48 megapixel telephoto lens.
The iPhone has a 12-megapixel front camera, while the Pixel has a 10,8-megapixel one.
Both phones are capable of recording 4K video at up to 60fps, with the iPhone also offering 4K Cinematic Mode, while the Pixel comes with nifty photography features like Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode and Real Tone.
iPhone 14 Pro includes new security features
The iPhone 14 series is ahead of the game when it comes to security features, with Satellite Emergency SOS in particular standing out this year.
Emergency SOS has been updated to work with satellite, meaning you won't need cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity to contact emergency services or share your location in the US and Canada .
Car Crash Detection is another new security feature available on the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro. This one pretty much does what it says on the box, detecting if you're in a car crash and sending a notification with a 10-second countdown. If you do not dismiss the notification, your phone will then contact emergency services and notify your emergency contacts of the accident. There's also some form of car crash detection on Pixel phones, and this was highlighted during the launch event.
The Pixel 7 Pro is cheaper
The Pixel 7 Pro is much cheaper than the iPhone 14 Pro, making it better value if you're looking for a high-end phone that won't hurt your wallet.
The iPhone 14 Pro is priced at $999 / £1099 / €1299 (or $1099 / £1199 / €1499 if you opt for the larger Pro Max).
The Pixel 7 Pro, meanwhile, costs just £849. That's £250 less than the iPhone 14 Pro in the UK, positioning the 7 Pro's price closer to the base iPhone 14.
