Google Pixel 7
#284
Google Pixel 8
#194Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8
Performance
78.879.0
Camera
56.356.3
Display
84.588.5
Battery
69.073.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
72.774.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
10.8 MP
10.5 MP
Front Camera Details
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
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Lemongrass, Snow
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
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)
Software
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
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No