We connected a Pixel 8 Pro to an iPhone 15 Pro via USB-C: Here’s what happened

Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max connected over USB

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  • We connected an iPhone 15 Pro to the Pixel 8 Pro to see what would happen.
  • The iPhone 15 Pro draws power from the Pixel 8 Pro if it is at a lower power level.
  • If the Pixel 8 Pro is set to control USB, it will charge using the iPhone 15 Pro.
  • The Pixel 8 Pro allows users to charge the connected device and transfer files from the iPhone.

The season’s hottest Android phone — the Pixel 8 Pro is finally out. But there’s been another smartphone doing the rounds for its new-fangled USB-C support. It’s not a stretch to imagine that you might wonder what exactly happens when you connect a Pixel 8 Pro to an iPhone 15 Pro Max over USB-C. We put it to the test to answer that question.

So, what happens when you connect an iPhone 15 Pro and a Pixel 8 Pro over USB-C?

Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max connected over USB top down view

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