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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro

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GooglePixel 8GooglePixel 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023October 2023
Display
Screen size6.2″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 10802992 × 1344
Sharpness424 pixels per inch490 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,400 nits
Display typeActua; OLEDSuper Actua; LTPO OLED
Pixel density428 ppi489 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,600 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,400 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 2
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G3Tensor G3
Memory8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP48 MP
Telephoto cameraNone48 MP
Optical zoomNone5×
Front camera10.5 MP10.5 MP
Main camera50 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 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
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 125.8° field of view; Lens correction48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.95 aperture; 125.5° field of view; Lens correction
Telephoto camera–48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera; 0.7 μm pixel width; f/2.8 aperture; 21.8° field of view; 5x optical zoom; Super Res Zoom up to 30x
Front camera10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 95° ultrawide field of view10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Autofocus; 95° ultrawide field of view
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8xSuper Res Zoom up to 30x; 5× optical telephoto zoom
Video recordingRear 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 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; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; 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 20x; 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 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps
Camera featuresUltra 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 widePro controls; High-resolution images; Ultra 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+; High-Res (up to 50 MP); Long Exposure; Action Pan; Magic Editor; Zoom Enhance; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto
Battery and charging
Battery4,575 mAh5,050 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 27 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingUp to 18 WUp to 23 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4485 mAh24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4950 mAh
Wired chargingUp 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)Up to 30 W; USB Power Delivery (PPS); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 18 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersQi-certified; up to 23 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
Weight187 g213 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.8 mm
Height × width150.5 × 70.8 mm162.6 × 76.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frameGorilla Glass Victus 2 front and silky matte back; polished aluminium frame
ColoursObsidian, Hazel, Rose, MintObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, 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; Temperature sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Android 14
Software updates7 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 featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call Assist
In the boxPixel 8; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorPixel 8 Pro; 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 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
Ultra Wideband–Ultra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientation
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 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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