Pixel 8 Pro

Released October 2023

Google's 6.7-inch Pro phone from 2023, with the Tensor G3 chip and 5× optical telephoto zoom.

Model history · 3 models, 2021–2023

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2023Pixel 8 Pro

Screen: 6.7″
Display: LTPO OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Tensor G3
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 512 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: 5×
Battery: 5,050 mAh
Weight: 213 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers like the brighter display, capable cameras and useful editing and call tools, but find performance behind rival flagships. Battery results differ: TechRadar comfortably reached a full day, while Tom's Guide needed a recharge earlier and measured weaker endurance than competitors.

From techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.7″
Resolution: 2992 × 1344
Sharpness: 490 pixels per inch
Panel: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 2,400 nits
Display type: Super Actua; LTPO OLED
Pixel density: 489 ppi
Brightness detail: Up to 1,600 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,400 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 2
Display features: 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

Chip: Tensor G3
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Storage type: UFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 48 MP
Telephoto camera: 48 MP
Optical zoom: 5×
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
Ultra wide camera: 48 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 camera: 10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Autofocus; 95° ultrawide field of view
Zoom: Super Res Zoom up to 30x; 5× optical telephoto zoom
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; 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 video: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps
Camera features: Pro 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

Battery: 5,050 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 30 W
Wireless charging: Up to 23 W
Battery life detail: 24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4950 mAh
Wired charging: 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 charging: Qi-certified; up to 23 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: 213 g
Thickness: 8.8 mm
Height × width: 162.6 × 76.5 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and silky matte back; polished aluminium frame
Colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, 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; Temperature sensor
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
In the box: Pixel 8 Pro; 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
Ultra Wideband: Ultra Wideband for accurate ranging and spatial orientation
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
Positioning: Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB
512 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

5× optical telephoto camera alongside main and ultra wide cameras
7 years of OS and security updates from first US availability
Wireless charging and Battery Share

Cons

Large body and no memory card expansion
No power adaptor in the box

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
XiaomiXiaomi 13 Ultra	6.73″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	12 GB	512 GB	50 MP	5×	5,000 mAh	227 g	Apr 2023
SonyXperia 1 V	6.5″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	12 GB	256 GB	48 MP	5.2×	5,000 mAh	187 g	Jun 2023
vivoX80 Pro	6.78″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	12 GB	256 GB	50 MP	5×	4,700 mAh	219 g	Apr 2022

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

Sources

Photo: lh3.googleusercontent.com

Pixel 8 Pro: Google — official press Image Library original, Pixel 8 Pro
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 Pro in Porcelain.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
Pixel 8 Pro in Bay.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
Pixel 8 Pro in Obsidian.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
An image of Pro Controls on the Camera app.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
An image of Pixel 8 Pro reading a webpage aloud.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.
An image of Call Screen on the home screen.: Google — official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch photograph.

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