7 Ways In Which Google Pixel 8 Pro may be better than iPhone 15 Pro Max!
The Pixel 8 Pro may be the most leaked phone ever. Google proudly displays practically every inch of the flagship, including its colour options and its temperature sensor. And here is the runway train of iPhone 15 Pro Max making people go crazy like anything. But we have an inkling that Google’s forthcoming flagship can surpass the iPhone 15 Pro Max if it’s a significant upgrade. Look at how it could do that in 7 ways.
1. Brighter display
Every new device boasts their display is brighter and better, but the Pixel 8 Pro could be better. When we tested the Pixel 7 Pro, it reached a ridiculous 927 nits, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max reached a blazing 1,550 nits with HDR video.
This difference is particularly noticeable in sunny situations, where panels under 1,000 nits are invisible. It would beat the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s peak brightness output, giving the Pixel 8 Pro the edge on paper and making it more workable in midafternoon sun.
One rumour suggests the Pixel 8 Pro will include a ‘Super Actua display’ for this reason. This panel seems to have 1,600 nits HDR brightness and 2,400 nits peak brightness, which is better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
2. Stronger zoom
Apple finally added a 5x zoom camera to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. That matches the Pixel 7 Pro’s 48MP telephoto camera’s 5x zoom, but Google can improve results to widen the margin.
Google’s Pixel 8 Pro preview page shows a similar triple camera system, although its camera hump may hide a more powerful zoom lens. It would be great to match the Galaxy S23 Ultra with 10x zoom. Google’s Super Res Zoom might make this 10x telephoto camera take better photographs and videos than Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max. Even with the same zoom, the Pixel 8 Pro would have a slight advantage over the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which offers 25x.
3. Manual camera controls
Manual camera controls have been a weakness for iPhones and Pixel phones. Apple just began taking this desire more seriously with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which adds depth focus control and Log support for colour grading. These are useful, however the iPhone 15 Pro Max lacks manual controls.
Google should improve Pixel 8 Pro manual camera controls now. The sort professionals want. Even though most consumers are fine with automated shooting, manual settings would provide content creators more control, especially in video, where cinematic modes are bridging the gap between professional cinema cameras and phones. Manual adjustments for shutter speed, white balance, histograms, focus peaking, frame rate, and audio gains would be excellent. These controls enable developers customise material.
4. Excellent AI camera characteristics
It would be great if the Pixel 8 Pro had more AI camera functions. Google has prioritised software with its cameras, and the Pixel 8 Pro should be no different. Currently, rumours suggest a new staggered HDR photo-taking method. This feature would reduce ghosting and strobing by taking long and short exposure images concurrently. Another rumour is that a new Video Unblur feature will brighten and highlight out-of-focus video information.
Recently, we reported that the Pixel 8 Pro may have Audio Eraser to remove background noise from videos. Google has been adding AI tools to enhance camera shooting, but we’re hoping more will be added to turn the average Joe into a skilled video editor. Wouldn’t Magic Eraser be great for erasing undesired footage from videos?
5. Lower price
This is interesting because Google historically undercuts competitors on pricing. The Pixel line stands out for this reason, so a cheaper Pixel 8 Pro would be a huge victory. Unfortunately, the Pixel 8 Pro may cost $999, $100 more than last year’s model. Google could yet win value.
Apple’s priciest iPhone is the 15 Pro Max. It costs $1,999, $100 more than last year’s iPhone 14 Pro Max. Even at $999, the Pixel 8 Pro is $200 cheaper than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
6. Brighter colours
We know many people buy phone cases, but wouldn’t it hurt to offer brighter colours? Apple chose the most bland colours for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, unfortunately.
We’d want to see brighter Pixel 8 Pro colours because it requires a new identity to appeal to a wider audience. The Pixel 4 series showed how brighter colours can be charming, so we’d want to see it again. Google accidentally revealed three colour options (Licorice, Porcelain, and Sky), but we expect more will be shown at its presentation.
7. Faster charging
Battery life has never been a Pixel Pro strength. We’re optimistic about the series’ recharge time because it’s outperformed its peers in this area. Since transitioning to USB-C from Lightning with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, its flagship is still hard to charge. This would be the easiest way for the Pixel 8 Pro to trump the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Pixel 7 Pro included 30W USB-C charging. Its recharging time might improve significantly, making up for the series’ poor battery life.
We think it could last a day with moderate use, but our top phone batteries contain more juice than most. Faster charging may be enough to make this forthcoming flagship appealing.
We will have to wait and watch to confirm all these things but if these all are true then Pixel 8 does have an edge over iPhone 15 Pro Max.
