Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 15 Pro Max camera comparison

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The Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 15 Pro Max camera comparison you've been waiting for is finally here! If you're curious to see if the new Pixel 8 Pro can take better pictures than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, then you've come to the right place, The pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are pretty well matched when it comes to their camera setups with large primary cameras and 5x telephoto cameras for getting in real close to your subject.

Take a look at the camera samples from both and let us know if you prefer the Pixel 8 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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[mouse]

Pleasantly surprised at how much better the selfie camera is on the 8 pro compared to previous generations.

[powerfultoa]

The Pixel 8's shadow details is really impressive. It's gotta to be at least half a stop brighter than iPhone 15. Great job on Google's improvements!

[gaivoron]

Wow, pixel knocked it out of the park! Impressive night video, especially with the wide angle.

[falcon]

Google nailed it . Dynamic range king 👑

[rolins]

I find the Pixel 8 Pro better in photos 70-75% of the time, especially at night.

But the most surprising thing is that I also find the Pixel 8 Pro better in video 😅

The only thing I liked about the iPhone 15 Pro Max was the smooth transition between the different lenses.

[deependuajish]

Surprised how similar both are. Both in pics and video. I think we've reached peak phone photo/ video when the 2 strongest competitors perform so well and so close.

[yeahyeahchannel]

Pixel has color science on point.. the superb white balance.. iphone photos are too warm for my liking. Zoom also much sharper on Pixel, just look at the 5X in night time, Pixel is so sharp. Video looks on par with iphone, though Google should improve on the lens switching. Better colors on the Pixel's video, agree on what MKBHD said. Selfie video also looks more detail and sharper Pixel. Can't wait for the Video Boost & Zoom Enhance feature soon.

[kalanikadafe]

Huge improvement with pixel’s night mode. 💕

[thesandman]

That portrait cutout is still brutal on the Pixel. Personally almost never use it, but yikes. Ultra excited for the P8pro now given this comparison! Hard to argue against the Pixel on the whole

[MacBjorn]

iPhone pics still cast a slight green tint on photos. iPhone video lens change is way smoother still. Overall both great camera systems, and hard for any phone to claim bragging rights.
I prefer Pixels for the software

[RamonGonzalez-pg]

The fact that it has big sensors for all the lenses you can see more detals on the 5x on the pixel. Its crazy. Might sell my s23 ultra for one the only downfall is when taking night pics the noise is so noticeable. The only android phones I never had a noise problem with were oneplus 7t and 9pro that i had

[nasidctg]

The pixel still has that micro jitter in videos which samsung finally got rid of with the s23 ultra. I really hoped pixel would do that too as I really wanted to make my shift to the pixel but this alone is a deal breaker sadly. Looking forward to the s24 ultra.

[starrekip]

The Pixel looks so much more natural. Especially next to each other. The Iphone looks yellow and green. Even in video the Pixel likes to be better. The video must be hard to see for all photographers who are stuck in the Apple ecosysteem.

[jz]

Fantastic quality both, great comparison, appreciate your work!

[MdMerazulHassan]

This time google has nailed it! Both the quality of the still photos and videos Look insane! Well-done Google!

[RetroKid]

Yet again another wonderful camera comparison using pictures and examples that absolutely no one else would use or take. Random buildings and cars driving by the street are the true staple of any YouTubers camera review. Forget the fact that people use their cameras to actually take pictures of people or children inchallenging situations like low light, being indoors or being in motio because those are the real situations that actually challenge a camera. But they won't show you that because all you'll get is grain and blur from everything besides a pixel. Keep those random building pictures coming, they truly show off a cameras true purpose and ability!

[craigriggers]

I think both devices are knocking out some pretty amazing shots/footage and blow for blow are pretty evenly matched. I'm a big Pixel fan and not looking to move away from android but there's some images I prefer on the iPhone and some I still think Pixel is winning. iPhone video still seems smoother/better overall I'd say.

[johnboy]

Heck yes!!!! Was waiting for this one 🔥 🔥

[rodrigofernety]

the pixel camera update is no joke! a truly king

[sidersproductions]

The ultrawide lens is a huge win in lowlight and even the main sensor captures a lot of light as well. Even in video without video boost, Google is right in step with the iPhone and that's saying a lot. Very excited about this. I'm still not sure what happened to their portrait mode since they switched to new sensors on the Pixel 6 but if you stay in 1x it's usually really good. I used to take portraits with the telephoto and add the blue in post on my Pixel 6 Pro. Looks like it's time to come back to Pixel!