When there is from buy a new smartphone, the potential buyer – usually – inquires about the technical specifications of the same to understand whether or not it can be right for him. There are many factors to take into consideration, such as the quality of the photographs, videos and/or the speed in carrying out operations, even the most intense ones.
Speaking of top-of-the-line devices, the speed test they are interesting because they offer an idea of how a smartphone with top technical specifications can behave in everyday life. In this specific case, that is the “clash” between the ones just presented Google Pixel 8 Pro e iPhone 15 Pro Maxthe video shared by PhoneBuff reveals how important it is – despite the exceptional results of both contenders – theoverall optimization. Especially in the cases of Apple and Google, companies that deal with both the hardware and software of their respective devices.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Pixel 8 Pro: the speed test between the top of the range from Apple and Google
Competing for the title of “fastest smartphone”, as mentioned, are the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Google Pixel 8 Pro. The first is equipped with 8GB of RAM, A17 Pro processor, NMVe storage and iOS 17 as the operating system. The second, however, can rely on the processor homemade Tensor G3, 12GB of RAMUFS 3.1 storage and Android 14.
The speed test of PhoneBuff it is now a tradition and always takes place in the same way. The same applications are launched sequentially on both devices, twice. Once the laps are over, just take a look at their respective times to decide the winner.
First round
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 02:00.76
- Google Pixel 8 Pro: 02:27.95
Second round
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 00:47.69
- Google Pixel 8 Pro: 01:00.76
Despite being more than valid, the performance of the Pixel 8 Pro reveals itself far from that of its made-in-Cupertino rival. What does such a difference depend on, although Google’s device can count on the double the RAM? It’s a question of optimization, of perfect harmony between hardware and software and ideal application management by iOS.
In any case, the fact that the 6.7″ Apple smartphone is faster than its opponent does not mean that the latter is not worthy of attention. Indeed, the Pixel 8 Pro has received excellent reviews and – according to many authoritative voices in the sector – it is the best Android smartphone currently around.
