This one will definitely shock some folks, particularly as a result of it’s a comparatively new Pixel characteristic, which isn’t whilst widespread as Google’s different AI tips, and it’s the Pixel Studio app – that’s proper, it’s an AI characteristic that deserves an entire app, which is how you already know it’s kinda particular.In a nutshell, Pixel Studio is a Pixel-exclusive app (unique to the Pixel 9 collection) that makes use of prompts to generate totally different types of photos. And the rationale why I believe this can be a game-changer is as a result of it may be used to generate not simply enjoyable photos.

For instance, utilizing Pixel Studio with a sprinkle of creativeness could make you a cool t-shirt patch, or a print design you may then apply to just about something you may consider, and… I don’t know – promote it on eBay. Performers can create a poster for a gig, you can also make a marriage invitation – you title it.

In the meantime, the iPhone’s Picture Playground various is nowhere close to pretty much as good – producing cartoonish photos that wouldn’t be relevant to a lot of the above-mentioned examples.

Now Taking part in – Apple killed Shazam for nothing?

I just lately skilled one other sensible purpose to have a Pixel in my pocket (which I didn’t), and this is able to be the favored “Now Taking part in” characteristic, which shows the title of any track enjoying round you on the lock display screen – routinely.

I used to be on the retailer after I heard an outdated track I didn’t know the title of, and I spotted I didn’t have Shazam put in on my iPhone. So… the track was gone.

Paradoxically, Apple purchased Shazam years in the past, and for some purpose, it’s completely lacking out on the chance to make one thing helpful out of it – like “Now Taking part in” on Pixel.

However it will get extra fascinating – I used to be in a position to make use of my impeccable buzzing to seek for the track with the Google app on my iPhone. Positive, I used to be technically capable of finding the track with my iPhone… However solely because of Google’s app and algorithm.

Magic Editor and Magic Eraser work like… Magic

Google’s extra widespread generative AI options. Magic Editor and Magic Eraser, are one more reason I’d attain for my Pixel over my iPhone.It’s no secret Apple is falling behind within the generative AI space, and that is notably evident when making an attempt to take away objects from pictures utilizing my iPhone 15 Professional’s Clear Up characteristic in comparison with utilizing the Magic Eraser and/or Magic Editor on my Pixel.

Magic Eraser is already higher than Clear up in just about each single approach, however Magic Editor is a characteristic Apple doesn’t even have an alternative choice to. You possibly can consider the Magic Editor as Magic Eraser on steroids – it received’t solely take away your background/topic, however substitute it with something you need, which is one thing I can’t do on an iPhone.

However Magic Editor additionally takes the thing elimination characteristic to an entire new stage, since it could possibly add element again within the image to make the imperfections from the elimination course of far much less noticeable.

It’s an enormous win for Pixel on this one.

Circle to Search is probably the most effective software program characteristic of 2024 (definitely my favourite one)

I’ve talked about this characteristic many instances, however I received’t get uninterested in praising Circle to Search, which is my most used Pixel characteristic in years.

I can maintain down the house “button” on my Pixel and get choices to translate something on my display screen (which I do every day), Google Search something, search a track, and extra. In the meantime, my iPhone 13 can do… completely none of that.

However so as to add insult to damage, Apple has determined to make its Visible Intelligence characteristic (the equal to Circle to Search) unique to the iPhone 16 collection, which implies even my $1,200 iPhone 15 Professional Max will really feel like a 5-year-old iPhone.

I decide up my Pixel to Circle to Search greater than I decide up my iPhone to do absolutely anything else, which speaks for itself.

Folding design + actual multitasking options

I’m combining two options into one right here, because it makes loads of sense to debate the Pixel’s folding design alongside the multitasking capabilities of the Pixel 9 Professional Fold.

It’s precisely what it appears like – the Pixel 9 Professional Fold’s folding design and talent to run two “regular dimension” apps side-by-side put any of my iPhones to disgrace.

Don’t knock it earlier than you strive it – the flexibility to make use of two apps concurrently will be tremendous helpful. In my use case, these can be the Amazon app and Chrome, YouTube and Chrome, the Calendar and the Calculator, and so forth.

After all, the iPhone can’t run two apps concurrently in any respect, which (with folding telephones turning into an increasing number of widespread), is beginning to make it appear like a dumb cellphone.

However hey… the folding iPhone is allegedly coming in 2026, so what’s one other two years to attend!

Gemini – inferior to Chat GPT however significantly better than Siri

Though I’m not the largest Gemini consumer, I have to give Google credit score for each the “common” Gemini – with typing, and Gemini Stay, the place you may converse with the chat robotic.

For sure, Siri is nowhere close to that stage of sophistication even after the launch of Apple Intelligence, and I’d be stunned if Apple manages to catch as much as Google within the close to future.

For the file, I do suppose Chat GPT trumps each by a good margin, and Apple does have a take care of Open AI, which already permits Chat GPT to run virtually natively on iPhones with Apple Intelligence (by way of the Motion or Seize button), and that’s definitely a pleasant possibility when Siri can’t provide the reply you want (which is nearly all the time).

Beneficiant software program assist and fewer bugs than iPhone on iOS 18 – one other shock win for Pixel given iPhone’s popularity

I already mentioned this in a unique story you may take a look at for those who click on on my title on prime of this text, however as an ex-Pixel 6 Professional consumer, I’m reasonably shocked to say my Pixel 9 Professional Fold has been extra dependable and extra feature-rich than the iPhone 15 Professional Max, and particularly in comparison with my iPhone 13 mini.My Pixel has quarterly Characteristic Drops, not like my iPhone, which hardly ever will get new options; Google is much extra beneficiant with “making a gift of” new options to older gadgets; and Android 14/15 are fairly steady in my expertise.

In the meantime, it’s my iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 13 mini, which present extra bugs than typical.

Pixel is cheaper to purchase after lunch – offers you higher worth (for those who hold it lengthy sufficient)

This one isn’t essentially a “characteristic” of the Pixel, nevertheless it completely matches the practicality issue I’m going for on this story.

The Pixel’s poor resale worth earlier than (particularly in comparison with the iPhone) is a particular drawback for those who’re hoping to get more cash when promoting/trade-in-in your outdated Pixel. That’s a reality. Nonetheless, because of this if you wish to purchase a Pixel cellphone after launch, it’s often a good quantity cheaper to take action in comparison with shopping for an older iPhone – regardless of how outdated each telephones are.

If you already know you desire a Pixel cellphone, and also you’re OK with shopping for both an older mannequin, or a used/refurbished cellphone, Pixel is a gem, which may give you nice worth in comparison with the iPhone.

For instance, shopping for a refurbished Pixel 7 Professional can be cheaper than shopping for a refurbished iPhone 14 Professional, and the previous provides you with a substantial amount of AI options discovered on the newest Pixel 9 collection, whereas the iPhone 14 Professional provides you with precisely zero Apple Intelligence options.

My Pixel is much from excellent, nevertheless it simply outshines my iPhone in the case of software program and AI – and it’s not even shut

Keep in mind that is my expertise of utilizing the Pixel 9 Professional Fold and iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 15 Professional Max. In different phrases, if the Android cellphone on this “experiment” was totally different, the story would’ve been totally different too. Particularly contemplating the Pixel is a foldable Android, which provides it some distinct benefits and downsides in comparison with the iPhone.Nonetheless, even when I used to be utilizing a Pixel 9 Professional, or a Galaxy S24+, I believe the general sample is fairly clear – I choose the way in which Android handles software program and Synthetic Intelligence proper now, and it’s not even shut.

However, the iPhone has some apparent strengths, which largely revolve round its {hardware} and the “ecosystem”, which I would talk about in a future story.