Google Pixel 7
#194
Google Pixel 8
#131Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8
Performance
90.392.0
Camera
97.998.2
Display
91.895.0
Battery
90.691.6
Build
82.382.3
Connectivity
90.289.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
85.688.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Pixel 8 has a slightly smaller 6.2-inch OLED display with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 8 is powered by the newer Google Tensor G3 chipset, offering improved processing capabilities compared to the Pixel 7's Tensor G2.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera, but the Pixel 8 includes enhancements like a wider ultrawide lens and improved video capabilities.
- The Pixel 8 also has a larger 4575 mAh battery compared to the 4355 mAh battery of the Pixel 7, with faster charging at 27W versus 20W.
- Both devices are built with Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, but the Pixel 8 is slightly lighter and more compact.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 8 launches with Android 14 and promises more major updates than the Pixel 7, which comes with Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8
General
Release Date
2022, October 06
2023, October 04
Announced
2022, October 06
2023, October 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.2"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
50 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 Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera
10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4355 mAh
4575 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4355 mAh
Li-Ion 4575 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min20W wirelessReverse wireless
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min18W wirelessReverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight
197 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Lemongrass, Snow
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer