Experts recommend iPhone 15 Pro more than Google Pixel 8a
As of 11 Jun 2024, experts prefer iPhone 15 Pro over Google Pixel 8a, but both Smartphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, iPhone 15 Pro received 3 recommendations: from The Verge (9 Feb 2024), Tom's Guide (5 Jun 2024) and Creative Bloq (7 Nov 2023). Google Pixel 8a was also endorsed 3 times: by ZD Net (7 May 2024), Tom's Guide (5 Jun 2024) and TechRadar (22 May 2024). However, experts generally ranked Google Pixel 8a lower than iPhone 15 Pro in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Jun 2024
Tom's Guide ranked Google Pixel 8a as #3 and iPhone 15 Pro as #8 Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Google Pixel 8a The best phone value... ... ... #8 out of 12 iPhone 15 Pro The best iPhone features in the smallest-possible package... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 7 May 2024
ZD Net ranked Google Pixel 8a as #3 Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Google Pixel 8a Best budget phone... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com - On 22 May 2024
TechRadar ranked Google Pixel 8a as #9 Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 12 Google Pixel 8a The best budget phone... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 9 Feb 2024
The Verge ranked iPhone 15 Pro as #3
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 iPhone 15 Pro Best high-end iPhone... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 7 Nov 2023
Creative Bloq ranked iPhone 15 Pro as #2 Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 iPhone 15 Pro The best iPhone camera available.... ... ... Source: www.creativebloq.com
After counting and adding up the 96 expert endorsements of the June rankings, iPhone 15 Pro outranks Google Pixel 8a. This is not to say that Google Pixel 8a is a bad option. Like iPhone 15 Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Google Pixel 8a 
iPhone 15 Pro 
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartphone | ZD Net | Digital Trends  | The Verge | T3  | Pocket-lint  | Tom's Guide | IGN  | Creative Bloq | TechRadar | Laptop Mag  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $0 |  iPhone 15 Pro Max The iPhone 15 Pro Max impresses with its camera capabilities, battery life, and USB-C integration, but faces criticism for its high price, slow charging speeds, and some underutilized features like the Action Button. | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - |
| 2 | - | $1149 |  Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 1 | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 5 | - |
| 3 | - | $0 |  iPhone 15 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | 1 | - |
| 4 | - | $745 |  Google Pixel 8 Pro The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a flagship smartphone with a sleek design, impressive camera capabilities, vibrant display, powerful performance, and decent battery life, making it a recommended choice for users who prioritize photography, multimedia consumption, performance, and style. | 4 | 4 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | 10 | - |
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Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Notebook Check | 91 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Meet Google Pixel 8a, the Google AI phone; with the incredible Pixel Camera and top-rated security features to help protect your data[1]
- Unlocked Android 5G smartphone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[2]; it works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
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- WHAT'S INCLUDED You get the new iPhone 15 Pro, complete with unlimited talk, text, and data on America's Smart Network. We make it easy to keep your existing number or get a new one if you prefer. Best of all You can upgrade to the latest iPhone every year—no trade-in required to get started. Yes, seriously.
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Google Pixel 8a is a well-known option in the middle of the smartphones price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling smartphones and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Samsung Galaxy S10e or OnePlus 11 .
Google Pixel 8a is $31 more expensive than the average smartphone ($468).
iPhone 15 Pro is a well-known option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling smartphones and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as iPhone 15 Plus or iPhone 15 Pro Max .
iPhone 15 Pro is $467.99 cheaper than the average smartphone ($468).
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