Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Apple iPhone Air
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone Air. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Apple iPhone Air which has resolution of 2736 x 1260. Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone Air
| Name | Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Apple iPhone Air |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 3149 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple | 48 MP |
| Price | Rs. 94990 | Rs. 93499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 94990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone Air is Rs. 93499.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone Air's 6.5 inch screen. Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type where as Apple iPhone Air has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 490 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.9% than Google's phone ~ 88.8%. Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone Air has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone Air's lower 8 GB RAM. Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Apple iPhone Air (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone Air's 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone Air will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 18 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone Air has version 26 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Google Pixel 8 Pro (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Apple iPhone Air |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 17 AIr |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 04, 2023 | September 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 162.6 x 8.8 mm | 74.7 x 156.2 x 5.6 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 165 g |
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO OLED (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR Display (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1260 x 2736 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 490 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | ~ 89.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | |
| Features | Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,600 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,400 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support, Super Actua Display | Super Retina XDR Display, 16.63 Cm (6.5″) (Diagonal) All‑screen Oled Display, 2736x1260‑pixel Resolution At 460 Ppi, Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Promotion Technology With Adaptive Refresh Rates Up To 120hz, Hdr Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi‑Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5X RAM, Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Call Assist, Battery Share, Audio Magic Eraser, Video Boost, AI Mobile (Google AI) | Apple C1X Cellular Modem, Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 5x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/1.95 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | IMX904 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Pro Controls, High Resolution Images, Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion Main), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5, Next-generation Portraits With Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red‑eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: Heif and Jpeg |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 Punch Hole, Autofocus | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) IMX914 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v26 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A19 Pro |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine Cores Processor | Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5050 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3149 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 20W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |