Overall Score
88.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#131)88.5
Performance(#516)92.0
Camera(#83)98.2
Display(#439)95.0
Battery(#283)91.6
Build(#576)82.3
Connectivity(#88)89.1
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Google Pixel 8
Short Review
- The Google Pixel 8 features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, and is available in four colors.
- Its 6.2-inch OLED display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and impressive peak brightness of 2000 nits, ensuring vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Google Tensor G3 chipset, it offers robust performance with a nona-core CPU and an Immortalis-G715s GPU, paired with up to 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM.
- The rear camera system includes a 50 MP wide lens and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates, enhanced by optical image stabilization.
- A 10.5 MP front camera supports high-quality selfies.
- The 4575 mAh battery supports 27W wired and wireless charging, providing ample power for daily use.
- Running on Android 14, the device is upgradable to Android 15 and promises up to seven major updates.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
- The stereo speakers enhance the audio experience, although there is no headphone jack.
- Overall, the Pixel 8 combines premium materials, cutting-edge technology, and advanced software features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, October 04
Announced2023, October 04
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.2"
TypeOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPUNona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4575 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4575 mAh
Charging Details27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min18W wirelessReverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight187 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
ColorsObsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer