The Google Pixel 7 arrives on the market as an iterative update to the Pixel 6, bringing subtle improvements to the design and interiors that claim greater efficiency. If you’re shopping for a new mid-range phone, the Pixel offers great value for money at $ 599. At the same time, if you’re not loyal to Android, Apple’s iPhone 14 is comparable too, mainly due to its unbranded branding. professional.
Google Pixel 7 is now official. The smartphone debuted alongside the Pixel 7 Pro and the global market on October 6. The phone is powered by the company’s Tensor G2 processor and is priced at ₹ 59,999. Google Pixel 7 will be sold in Snow, Obsidian and Lemongrass color options via Flipkart. Google has announced a limited-time launch offer that includes a ₹ 6,000 cashback on the new Pixel phone.
The smartphone offers stiff competition to the Apple iPhone 14 launched in September this year. If you’re wondering which of the two flagship phones will be the best choice, here’s a spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 and Apple iPhone 14. We compared the two base models to establish all the key differences between the Pixel 7 and iPhone 14.
Design
Both devices come with a familiar design. While the iPhone 14 is nearly identical to the iPhone 13, the Pixel 7 introduces refinements, making it look simple and mature. They also keep their glass sandwich builds, which means none of the devices should feel shoddy in your hands. Diving into the individual details, on the Pixel 7, the matte aluminum frame and glossy glass back have colors that contrast quite well, giving it an attractive two-tone look.
Anodized aluminum also envelops the camera lens, eliminating the fingerprint mess that the Pixel 6 series had become for few. Pixel 7 is available in three colors: Obsidian, Snow and Lemongrass. The iPhone 14 looks identical to the iPhone 13, keeping the matte aluminum rails and the glossy glass back. The nuances between the two materials are also a close match. Here, the cameras are surrounded by a matte glass surface, lending some character to the rather plain rear glass.
It is available in five colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Red and Purple. Both phones are compact by today’s standards, but the Pixel 7 is likely to feel more comfortable thanks to its curved edges. The square edges of the iPhone will feel better when in a case, as you may experience some discomfort when using the phone without it.
Display
Although Google provides the largest display, more differences here deserve attention. First, the Pixel 7’s panel has an adaptive refresh rate of 90Hz which will make apps and interface scrolling much smoother. The iPhone sticks to the 60Hz standard, but has more pixels per inch and a higher resolution (1170×2532). The Pixel 7’s display has a standard FHD + (1080×2400) resolution.
In terms of brightness, Google’s Pixel 7 can offer peak brightness of up to 1,400 nits for its always-on display, which is 200 nits more than the one offered by the iPhone 14. But that doesn’t mean the Pixel’s display 7 is better because when viewing HDR content, the Pixel 7 can only output a maximum of 1,000 nits while the iPhone 14 can still output up to 1,200 nits.
Under normal use, the iPhone 14 can deliver 800 nits, but the Pixel 7 doesn’t have an official rating. However, Google claims a 25% brighter panel, which indicates 800 could be the standard. That said, it’s worth noting that the iPhone 14 doesn’t have an always-on display like the Pixel 7 – Apple has reserved it for the high-end iPhone 14 Pro.
Camera
The Pixel 7 features a 50MP main camera with a 1 / 1.3-inch sensor, the resolution of which is equal to or higher than most other premium phones, including Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro. Both phones have a 12MP ultra wide-angle camera, and the Pixel 7 sports the following camera setup:
- 50MP wide, f/1.85
- 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.2
Meanwhile, Apple simply slapped the iPhone 13 Pro’s main and ultrawide cameras onto the iPhone 14, but put a brand new 12MP selfie snapper with OIS in the front. The company has been relying on 12MP sensors that have gradually increased pixel size for years now, and the iPhone 14 is no exception.
- Wide camera: 12MP 26mm, f/1.5
- Ultrawide camera: 12MP 0.5X, or 13mm, f/1.8
The Pixel 7 also gets a new 11MP selfie camera since its Pixel 6 predecessor has an 8MP front shooter. There’s no autofocus, though, just as there’s no AF on the ultrawide camera like on the sibling 7 Pro, so no macro shots from the Pixel 7. However, Google matches the iPhone’s Cinematic video mode and adds some exclusive features like Photo Blur that fixes your soft photos, whether new or old.
Refresh Rate
The Pixel 7 has a 6.3-inch (1080 x 2400) OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. While it’s not as fast as the 7 Pro’s 120Hz display, it’s faster (and so it should look more fluid) than the 60Hz one of the iPhone 14. The Pixel 7 also has an always-on display, a feature that Apple reserved for the iPhone 14 Pro in its lineup. The iPhone 14, meanwhile, comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (2532 x 1170) OLED display with features like True Tone and P3 wide color support.
Performance and Software
The Pixel 7 pair is equipped with a second generation Tensor chip. The chip is an advancement of Google’s Tensor, the company’s first indigenous mobile processor, which was used in the Pixel 6. The first Tensor chip bet on outstanding ML performance but fell behind the competition in single and CPU performance. multi-core and the Tensor 2 is no exception, especially compared to the powerful iPhone 14 processor with pentacore GPU module.
The iPhone 14 uses the same chipset that powers the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. It’s definitely not a slow chip, but it sets an important precedent for Apple, as all previous new iPhones have used the latest Apple chip. The Apple A16 Bionic only appears on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
In terms of RAM, there is a 6GB increase on the iPhone 14, which is significant as it is 33% more than the iPhone 13. The Pixel 7 retains its 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM but Android and iOS use RAM so differently than quantitatively comparisons are pointless. Initial storage on both clocks is 128GB, but while the iPhone goes up to 512GB, the Pixel reaches a maximum of 256GB.
Battery Life and Charging
iPhone 14 features a 3,279mAh cell compared to the Pixel 7’s 4,355mAh unit. Many reviews have indicated that the iPhone can last a full day on a single charge with relative ease. It’s hard to comment on the Pixel 7’s stamina as we haven’t tested the device yet. However, if we look at its predecessor’s performance and consider the improvements Google claims it has made, the device shouldn’t have any problems that last a day.
As for charging, both phones claim they can quickly charge up to 50% capacity in around 30 minutes. However, you’ll need a 30W adapter to quickly charge the Pixel 7, while a 20W is good enough for the iPhone 14. But don’t worry, as using one of the best USB-C chargers on the market should satisfy. the requirements. Both phones also support Qi wireless charging: 7.5W on the iPhone 14 and 12W on the Pixel 7.
Final Words
So now we have compared both smartphones to their official specifications. The Google Pixel 7 has potentially attracted a lot of buyers with its pricing. The Apple iPhone 14 is an excellent choice if you are a fan of iOS and fancy phones at premium prices. But when it comes to which one is best, it ultimately comes down to your preferences and the operating system you’re most comfortable with.
