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Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 8

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GooglePixel 7GooglePixel 8
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022October 2023
Display
Screen size6.3″6.2″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness418 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,400 nits2,000 nits
Display typeOLEDActua; OLED
Pixel density416 ppi428 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1000 nits HDR; up to 1400 nits peakUp to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now PlayingAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 90 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G2Tensor G3
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAMUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera10.8 MP10.5 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.85 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x50 MP Octa PD wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.68 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide camera; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 114° field of view; Lens correction12 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 125.8° field of view; Lens correction
Front camera10.8 MP; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 92.8° ultrawide field of view10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 95° ultrawide field of view
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8xSuper Res Zoom up to 8x
Video recordingRear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 7x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoomRear camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Dual exposure on wide camera; Front camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 7x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264); Audio; Audio Magic Eraser; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoom
Front video4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps
Camera featuresNight Sight; Astrophotography; Portrait Mode; Face Unblur; Long Exposure; Action Pan; Real Tone; Panorama; Top Shot; Frequent Faces; Magic Editor; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Portrait Light; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation; Fast camera launcherUltra HDR; Best Take; Macro Focus; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Motion mode; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Astrophotography; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Super Res Zoom; Motion auto-focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; Long Exposure; Action Pan; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; Single-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide
Battery and charging
Battery4,355 mAh4,575 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 20 WUp to 27 W
Wireless chargingUp to 20 WUp to 18 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4270 mAh24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4485 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 20 W; USB PD 3.0 PPS; up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)Up to 27 W; USB PD 3.0 PPS; up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 20 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)Qi-certified; up to 18 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g187 g
Thickness8.7 mm8.9 mm
Height × width155.6 × 73.2 mm150.5 × 70.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frameGorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frame
ColoursObsidian, Snow, LemongrassObsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 13Android 14
Software updates5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops
AI features–Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)
In the boxPixel 7; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorPixel 8; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160; MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningDual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)

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