Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 7 Pro Comparison and Differences
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Differences between Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 7 Pro - Which to Choose?
Reasons to consider the Pixel 8:
- Newer model with more recent release date
- Upgraded chipset Google Tensor G3 for potentially better performance
- Advanced GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 which may offer enhanced graphics performance
- Runs on the newer Android 14 operating system
- Higher AnTuTu 10 total score indicating potentially better overall performance
- Features Wi-Fi 6e/7, which offers improved wireless connectivity options
- Inclusion of the latest Bluetooth 5.3 technology
- Improved benchmark scores on Geekbench 6 for single and multi-core performance
- Support for a wider range of 5G bands
- Higher peak brightness for the screen at 2000 nits
Reasons to consider the Pixel 7 Pro:
- Larger screen size at 6.7 inches for a more immersive viewing experience
- Higher resolution display (1440 x 3120 pixels) leading to sharper images
- Higher screen pixel density (512 ppi) offering clearer and more detailed visuals
- Triple rear camera system including a telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom for versatile photography capabilities
- Slightly higher battery capacity of 5000mAh
- Additional memory configuration options including up to 512GB storage and 12GB RAM
- UWB (Ultra Wideband) support for precise spatial awareness and device-to-device communication
- Higher megapixel count on the front-facing camera
- Slightly faster wired charging rate at 30W
- More affordable price at 900 EUR compared to Pixel 8's 799.0 EUR
Google Pixel 8 or Google Pixel 7 Pro Specs Comparison
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 7 Pro | |
| Rating | (+0) | (+0) | |
| Release date | 2023, October 04 | 2022, October 06 | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm | 5.93 x 5.93 x 2.79 in | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 6.41 x 6.41 x 3.02 in | |
| Weight | 187 g | 6.6 oz | 212 g | 7.48 oz | |
| Body Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | |
| Case | buy from Amazon | buy from Amazon | |
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | Obsidian, Snow, Hazel | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable | 5000 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable | |
| Approximate price | € 799.0 | 900 EUR | |
| Check price | from Amazon | from Amazon |
Screen
| Technology | OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 6.2" in | 6.7" in | |
| Screen area | 91.1 cm2 | 110.6 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 20:9 (height:width) | 19.5:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 85.5% | 88.7% | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 px | 1440 x 3120 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 428 PPI | 512 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Other specs | - 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) -Always-on display |
- 120Hz -HDR10+ -1000 nits (HBM) -1500 nits (peak) -Always-on display |
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| Screen protector | buy from Amazon | buy from Amazon |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 50 MP, Dual | 50 MP, Triple | |
| Camera specs | -50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS -12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF |
-50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS -48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom -12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF |
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| Functions | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | |
| DxOMark Main Score | 148 | 147 | |
| DxOMark Photo | 152 | 148 | |
| DxOMark Video | 148 | 143 | |
| Front camera, selfie | 10.5 MP, Single | 11.1 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | |
| Functions | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | |
| DxOMark Selfie Score | 142 | ||
| DxOMark Photo | 140 | ||
| DxOMark Video | 146 |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Chipset | - Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | - Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | |
| CPU | - Nine-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | - Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G710 MP7 | |
| External memory | No | No | |
| Internal memory | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Benchmark
| Antutu 10 Total | 944860 | 881026 | |
| Antutu 10 CPU | 250638 | 242495 | |
| Antutu 10 GPU | 393308 | 259164 | |
| Antutu 10 Mem | 123821 | 168832 | |
| Antutu 10 UX | 250638 | 242495 | |
| Antutu 9 Total | 801209 | ||
| GeekBench 6 Single Core | 1551 | 1404 | |
| GeekBench 6 Multi Core | 3850 | 3359 | |
| GeekBench 6 OpenCL | 5084 | 4033 | |
| GeekBench 6 Vulkan | 5942 | 4627 | |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 1563 | 1030 | |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 4159 | 4166 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | |
| Bands | -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GKWS6, G9BQD -5G - 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GKWS6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G9BQD |
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
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| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Music and Audio
| Radio | No | No | |
| Headphone jack | No | No | |
| Others |
Other features
| Sensors | - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | |
| Other extras |
- 27W Fast charging, Power Delivery 3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min -18W Wireless charging -Reverse Wireless charging - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
- Ultra Wideband (UWB) support - Fast charging 30W, 50% in 30 min -Fast wireless charging 23W -Reverse wireless charging -USB Power Delivery 3.0 - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
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