By the end of the year, we’ll have the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro plus the new Google Pixel 7. But we want to find out, based on current rumours, which phone might be right for you. We don’t know much at this point, but there are some juicy rumors to go on.
Looking at the 2021 iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, Google Pixel 6, and Google Pixel 6 Pro, we’ve got a quartet of great phones that provide a great foundation for this year’s upgrades. From what the leaks say, it seems that the iPhone 14, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be quite similar to their predecessors, with the iPhone 14 Pro getting some additional changes.
Read on for our feature-by-feature comparison of what we expect for both the next iPhone and the next Pixel, and our thoughts on what this could mean for the two phones when they square off for real this fall.
iPhone 14 vs. Google Pixel 7: possible launch date and price
Apple and Google should release their new phones this fall. The iPhone 14 will most likely come out first in September, followed by the Pixel 7 in October.
As for pricing, a reliable insider says we should expect a $100 price increase for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, up to $1,099 and $1,199 respectively. The cheaper mini version could be replaced by a mid-priced Max version. So the cheapest iPhone will probably start at $799, just like the base model iPhone 13 now.
Google beat out most of the competition with the $599 and $899 Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and we expect this to continue with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. It will take more than a price difference to convince iPhone users. of them switching to a Pixel 7 instead of an iPhone 14, but it would certainly be a nice bonus for Google to have it back.
iPhone 14 vs. Google Pixel 7: Design
Apple is rumored to be changing little about the design of the iPhone 14 compared to the iPhone 13, though there may be a few more tweaks for the iPhone 14 Pro. The narrower notch from the iPhone 13 will reportedly remain on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max. (more on that in a bit), as is the overall shape of the phone, including the dual rear camera block.
However, the iPhone 14 Pro will reportedly look noticeably different from the base models. It’s supposedly doing away with the notch for two cutouts (one round and one pill-shaped) in the screen and getting smaller screen bezels, which means more screen on the same sized phone. On the back, the camera block will still have its three lenses, but it could be a bit bigger to fit some new lenses and sensors.
Perhaps the biggest design change, though, is that the iPhone 13 mini is no longer available, and a new iPhone 14 Max is inside. Apple reportedly had trouble selling its cheaper 5.4-inch iPhones over the past two generations, so rumors say it’s now looking to offer a 6.7-inch model (same size as the Pro Max), but with two cameras. instead of the Pro’s three. Good news for big phone fans who don’t mind Apple’s Pro features, or just want to pay a little less.
Google made a lot of changes between the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 6 series, so we don’t expect much to change this year. Rumors support this suspicion, stating that the only change we will see is a small decrease in size for the base Pixel 7 and a new camera bar design that highlights the camera sensors more.
iPhone 14 vs. Google Pixel 7: Screen
According to rumors, there will be two screen sizes for the iPhone 14: a smaller 6.1-inch and a larger 6.7-inch. They are likely to have the same resolutions as the iPhone 13 series and the same refresh rates. We have no doubt that the two Pro models will get the 120Hz adaptive “ProMotion” displays, while the basic ones will remain stuck at 60Hz.
Meanwhile, in the Google camp, little change is also rumored to be taking place. Aside from the possible drop from 6.4 inches to 6.3 inches for the Pixel 7, we expect the same again. That would mean a 90Hz refresh rate for the Pixel 7 and a 6.7-inch 120Hz panel for the Pixel 7 Pro.
iPhone 14 vs. Google Pixel 7: cameras
Once again, Apple seems to be leaving the rear camera arrays of the base iPhone 14 models intact, with the same 12MP main and ultra-wide sensor duo. However, professionals can upgrade their main cameras to 48MP, which could make for more detailed or brighter shots, depending on how Apple decides to use them.
On the front, all four phones could see an upgrade, as a rumor claims the selfie camera on all iPhone 14s will get a wider aperture (for brighter shots) and autofocus for the first time.
According to the latest Google Pixel 7 camera rumor, we won’t see any new hardware this year, just software changes. That would leave us with 50MP main sensors and 12MP ultrawide cameras on both phones. The Pixel 7 Pro could have the same 48MP 4x telephoto sensor, plus an 11MP front camera. We think the Pixel 7 will keep the 7MP selfie camera.
Google puts a lot of effort into camera processing and software features, so maybe we’ll get a lot of new camera app features to play with, even if the sensors are the same. But Google already plays second fiddle to Apple on our list of the best camera phones, and that’s without this supposed new 48MP main camera. It could do with a little more work to make it as reliable and effective as the iPhone snappers.
iPhone 14 vs. Google Pixel 7: Performance and 5G
Apple has historically had a huge advantage over Android phones when it comes to processing power, but that may change a bit this year as only the iPhone 14 Pro could get Apple’s expected new A16 chipset. Instead, the standard models will get the same A15 chip as the iPhone 13, or at least some version of it, from what we’ve heard.
Google is being more generous, at least according to rumors, and arming both Pixel 7s with a new Tensor 2 chipset. The original Tensor in the Pixel 6 was Google’s first attempt at a proprietary system-on-chip, and one that did a good job, even if it didn’t work very well in some benchmarks. If Google can squeeze a bit more power out of the Pixel 7, it should be able to compete with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 found in many top Android phones. However, it is very unlikely that it will surpass the iPhone. Apple only offers that power in its chips.
Both Apple and Google offer full 5G support on their phones, and we don’t expect that to change with this year’s flagship models. Our main hope for Google is that it uses a more up-to-date 5G modem this time around, as the old chip in the Pixel 6 was likely part of the reason for the phone’s poor battery performance.
iPhone 14 vs Google Pixel 7: battery and charging
For the iPhone 13, battery life is fantastic overall, and we’d expect another gain in efficiency for the iPhone 14. The iPhone 13 brought with it a battery size upgrade that helped here, but improvements to the software and the new The chip in the iPhone 14 Pro should last a few more minutes of use per charge.
On the other hand, the worst feature of the Pixel 6 series was probably its battery life. The batteries themselves are big enough on paper to deliver the power needed, so it feels like the phone is just inefficient. Getting this right would really help the Pixel 7 become a phone with only minimal drawbacks compared to the competition.
For charging, there are no new rumors, so we must assume identical specifications to previous generations. That would be 20W wired and 15W wireless charging for the iPhones, and 30W wired and 23W wireless for the Pixel, assuming you use the correct charging equipment.
iPhone 14 vs. Google Pixel 7: Software
Here we come to the most fundamental difference between these phones. The Pixel 7 runs on Android, while the iPhone 14 will use iOS.
Both phones will use the next versions of these operating systems: Android 13 and iOS 16 respectively. Android 13 just entered public beta ahead of its supposed fall release, and introduces things like copy-before-paste text editing and possibly virtual surround sound. But Google will spill all the beans at I/O 2022 in May.
iOS 16 remains a mystery for now, though there are rumors of changes to home screen widgets and the introduction of AR/VR support for future Apple products. Other than that, we’ll likely learn all about it at WWDC 2022 in June before it launches alongside the iPhone 14 later this year.
iPhone 14 vs. Google Pixel 7: Outlook
It looks like we should temper our expectations for both the iPhone 14 and Pixel 7 later this year, as both phones appear to be incremental updates to their predecessors in most ways. The screens, cameras, batteries, and design of these phones don’t change much, except in the case of the iPhone 14 Pro. That probably gives Apple the upper hand, as the iPhone 13 is currently a better phone than the Pixel 6. .
If the rumored changes to the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max go ahead, it could end up extending its lead over the Pixel 7 Pro, if Google isn’t changing much beyond the processor. However, there is likely to be a big price difference, which will allow Google to get some more budget-conscious users.
As for non-Pro phones, Apple can let Google play the game. It could feature a Max version, but in terms of size and price, it will still be the base iPhone 14 versus the base Pixel 7. If it uses the same cameras and chipset as the iPhone 13, then Google has a chance. to show what kind of value the Pixel 7 could have, even with moderate updates.
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