iPhone 14 vs Pixel 7 Pro
Put the iPhone 14 next to the Pixel 7 Pro and you have Apple and Google going after exactly the same flagship smartphone crowd. The numbers lean one way: the Pixel 7 Pro comes out ahead in 3 of the 5 areas we compared, with its clearest lead in the display category.
At a glance
- Display Pixel 7 Pro wins
- Performance Tie
- Memory & Storage Tie
- Camera Pixel 7 Pro wins
- Battery & Charging Pixel 7 Pro wins
- Price iPhone 14 wins
- Display2.1
- Memory & Storage1.8
- Camera0.9
- Display6.3
- Memory & Storage1.8
- Camera2.3
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The Pixel 7 Pro has a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz
The numbers aren’t close. The Pixel 7 Pro lists 120 Hz for refresh rate, while the iPhone 14 lists 60 Hz. A higher refresh rate makes scrolling, animations and games look smoother. Once you’re used to it, a lower-rate screen can feel sluggish by comparison.
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The iPhone 14 has a 1.41 oz lighter build
A clear win for the iPhone 14: 6.07 oz against 7.48 oz. Few specs in this matchup are as one-sided. A few grams won’t matter, but bigger gaps add up in a pocket or a small bag over a full day.
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The Pixel 7 Pro has a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera
Here the Pixel 7 Pro pulls well ahead of the iPhone 14, with 50 MP compared to 12 MP. More megapixels on the main camera allow bigger crops and more detail in good light, but sensor size and processing matter just as much.
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The Pixel 7 Pro has 25% higher peak brightness
The Pixel 7 Pro doesn’t just edge this one; 1,500 nits against 1,200 nits is a lead you’ll feel. If you use your phone outdoors a lot, the Pixel 7 Pro’s brighter panel is the one that holds up better at midday.
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The Pixel 7 Pro has an extra rear camera
Big gap, real consequences. The Pixel 7 Pro’s 3 versus the iPhone 14’s 2 changes how the two compare in daily use. The count alone doesn’t guarantee quality, but the Pixel 7 Pro gives you more lenses to choose from.
Design & Size
- iPhone 14 5.78 in × 2.81 in × 0.31 in
- Pixel 7 Pro 6.41 in × 3.02 in × 0.35 in
The Pixel 7 Pro has the bigger footprint. That can mean more room to work with, but also more to carry, park or pocket. Pick the iPhone 14 and you save 1.41 oz. The Pixel 7 Pro measures 0.04 in more in depth than the iPhone 14.
Design & Build
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5.78 in | 6.41 in |
| Width | 2.81 in | 3.02 in |
| Thickness | 0.31 in (winner) | 0.35 in |
| Weight | 6.07 oz (winner) | 7.48 oz |
| Water & dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Display
Pixel 7 Pro leads
When it comes to display, the Pixel 7 Pro is comfortably ahead. Choose the Pixel 7 Pro and you get a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz. Smoother motion is one of the most visible display upgrades, and adaptive high-refresh panels can slow down on static content to save power. In short, the Pixel 7 Pro is the better-equipped phone for display.
Refresh rate
iPhone 14: 60 Hz Pixel 7 Pro: 120 Hz You notice refresh rate every time you scroll a feed or a web page, which is why the Pixel 7 Pro feels more fluid in everyday use.
Peak brightness
iPhone 14: 1,200 nits Pixel 7 Pro: 1,500 nits Peak brightness decides how readable the screen stays in direct sunlight and how punchy HDR content looks.
Performance
Too close to call
This area ends level; whatever separates these two, it isn’t performance. Bottom line for performance: it’s a wash.
CPU cores
iPhone 14: 6 Pixel 7 Pro: 8 Core count on its own says little about speed; how the chip is designed and how fast each core runs matter more.
Memory & Storage
Too close to call
This is a tie in all but name. On memory & storage, both deliver about the same. This section won’t settle the choice, so weigh the other areas more heavily.
Camera
Pixel 7 Pro leads
The camera numbers point firmly in one direction: toward the Pixel 7 Pro. On the Pixel 7 Pro, you get a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera. Megapixels are only one part of image quality, so treat this as a sign of detail potential, not a verdict on photos. If this section decides it for you, choose the Pixel 7 Pro.
Main camera
iPhone 14: 12 MP Pixel 7 Pro: 50 MP The Pixel 7 Pro’s higher-resolution main sensor gives you more room to crop, which helps when you can’t get closer.
Rear cameras
iPhone 14: 2 Pixel 7 Pro: 3 More cameras help most when each covers a different view, so check the table to see what the Pixel 7 Pro’s extra lens adds.
Battery & Charging
Pixel 7 Pro leads
This area is close, with the Pixel 7 Pro just ahead of the iPhone 14. The Pixel 7 Pro steps ahead thanks to faster 23 W wireless charging. Wireless charging is usually slower than a cable, so this edge matters mainly to people who value the convenience. Net result: the Pixel 7 Pro leads this part of the comparison.
Wireless charging
iPhone 14: 15 W Pixel 7 Pro: 23 W If you rely on a wireless pad at your desk or bedside, the Pixel 7 Pro refills quicker there.
Software & Updates
The software & updates comparison is about what’s inside rather than how much. See the table for the iPhone 14’s and the Pixel 7 Pro’s entries.
Full Specifications
Display
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Panel type | OLED (Super Retina XDR) | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 512 ppi (winner) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (winner) |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits (winner) |
| Always-on display | No | Yes (winner) |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 Bionic | Google Tensor G2 |
| CPU cores | 6 | 8 |
| Process node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| RAM | N/A (not specified) | 12 GB |
Memory & Storage
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Base storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| microSD slot | No | No |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP (winner) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto camera | N/A (not specified) | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | N/A (not specified) | 5× |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3 (winner) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 11 MP |
| Max video | 4K60 Dolby Vision | 4K60 |
Battery & Charging
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | N/A (not specified) | 5,000 mAh |
| Rated video playbackManufacturer rating | 20 h | N/A (not specified) |
| Wired charging | N/A (not specified) | 23 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 23 W (winner) |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
Software & Updates
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 16 | Android 13 |
| Promised OS updatesManufacturer commitment | N/A (not specified) | 3 years |
Design & Build
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5.78 in | 6.41 in |
| Width | 2.81 in | 3.02 in |
| Thickness | 0.31 in (winner) | 0.35 in |
| Weight | 6.07 oz (winner) | 7.48 oz |
| Water & dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Price
| Spec | iPhone 14 | Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $799 (winner) | $899 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
Launch prices sit $100 apart, so budget is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The extra $100 for the Pixel 7 Pro buys a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz and a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera.
Launch prices (US) as of October 2022. Discounts and bundles come and go, so compare current prices before buying.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the iPhone 14 if…
- you notice every gram in your pocket (6.07 oz vs 7.48 oz)
- you want the slimmer phone (0.31 in vs 0.35 in)
- you’d put the $100 saving toward something else
Choose the Pixel 7 Pro if…
- you game or scroll a lot and like motion to look fluid (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- you like to crop into your photos (50 MP vs 12 MP main camera)
- you use your phone outdoors a lot (1,500 nits vs 1,200 nits peak brightness)
- you want more lenses to choose from (3 vs 2 rear cameras)
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the iPhone 14 or the Pixel 7 Pro?
The Pixel 7 Pro makes more sense overall. Consider the alternative only if you’d trade the rest for a 1.41 oz lighter build.
Which is larger, the iPhone 14 or the Pixel 7 Pro?
Going by the official dimensions, the Pixel 7 Pro is the larger one: 6.41 × 3.02 × 0.35 in against the iPhone 14’s 5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in.
Does the iPhone 14 have a stronger camera setup than the Pixel 7 Pro?
On paper, the Pixel 7 Pro has the stronger camera setup, with a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera and an extra rear camera.
Which has the better screen, the iPhone 14 or the Pixel 7 Pro?
On display specs, the Pixel 7 Pro leads thanks to a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz and 25% higher peak brightness.
Which costs less, the iPhone 14 or the Pixel 7 Pro?
At launch, the iPhone 14 undercut the Pixel 7 Pro by $100. These figures are as of October 2022, and street prices can change.
Is the iPhone 14 lighter than the Pixel 7 Pro?
The Pixel 7 Pro is the heavier of the two; the iPhone 14 saves 1.41 oz.
Executive Summary
The iPhone 14 and the Pixel 7 Pro are aimed at each other, and I think the gaps between them are more interesting than the headlines. Here’s what matters most to me: the Pixel 7 Pro offers a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz. Stack a higher-resolution 50 MP main camera on top of that, and the Pixel 7 Pro’s lead grows. To be fair, the iPhone 14 has a 1.41 oz lighter build, and that’s not nothing.
I’d match them like this: portability to the iPhone 14, display to the Pixel 7 Pro.
My pick: the Pixel 7 Pro, and I’d only look at the iPhone 14 if what you want most is a 1.41 oz lighter build.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.