Pixel 8

Released October 2023

Google's 6.2-inch standard phone from 2023, with the Tensor G3 chip and main and ultra wide cameras.

Model history · 8 models, 2016–2023

Screen: 6.2″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Tensor G3
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,575 mAh
Weight: 187 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise its compact design, brighter screen and useful photo editing tools. Both find Tensor performance behind rival flagships and battery life short of the best; Tom's Guide also encountered editing bugs.

From techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.2″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 424 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 2,000 nits
Display type: Actua; OLED
Pixel density: 428 ppi
Brightness detail: Up to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Always-on display: Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features: 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

Chip: Tensor G3
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB
Storage type: UFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 10.5 MP
Main camera: 50 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 camera: 12 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 125.8° field of view; Lens correction
Front camera: 10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 95° ultrawide field of view
Zoom: Super Res Zoom up to 8x
Video recording: Rear 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 video: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps
Camera features: 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+; 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

Battery: 4,575 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 27 W
Wireless charging: Up to 18 W
Battery life detail: 24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4485 mAh
Wired charging: 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 charging: Qi-certified; up to 18 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devices: Battery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 187 g
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Height × width: 150.5 × 70.8 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Gorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frame
Colours: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Buttons: Power button; volume buttons
Water resistance detail: IP68 under IEC 60529
Biometrics: Under-display fingerprint sensor; Face Unlock
Sensors: Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer
Speakers: Stereo speakers; spatial audio
Microphones: Three microphones with noise suppression

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 14
Software updates: 7 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 box: Pixel 8; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor

Connectivity

Mobile network: 5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIM: Dual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google Cast
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 3.2
Positioning: Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

120 Hz OLED display
7 years of OS and security updates from first US availability
Wireless charging and Battery Share

Cons

No dedicated telephoto camera
No power adaptor in the box

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SonyXperia 5 V	6.1″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	8 GB	128 GB	48 MP	–	5,000 mAh	182 g	Sept 2023
SamsungGalaxy A54 5G	6.4″	OLED, 120 Hz	Exynos 1380	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	5,000 mAh	202 g	Mar 2023
XiaomiXiaomi 13 Lite	6.55″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	4,500 mAh	171 g	Mar 2023

Previous model: Pixel 7. Newer model: Pixel 9.

Sources

Photo: lh3.googleusercontent.com

Pixel 8: Google — official press Image Library original, Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Watch 2 — complete supplied family photograph: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Watch 2 — complete supplied family photograph: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
Pixel 8 in Rose.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
Pixel 8 in Hazel.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
Pixel 8 in Obsidian.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.

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