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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 8

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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 8

79 out of 100
Google Pixel 8 Pro
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.7-inch Google Pixel 8 Pro (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on October 4, 2023, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by the same chip. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • The rear camera has a 5x optical zoom
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Has a 0.5 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 475 mAh larger battery capacity: 5050 vs 4575 mAh
  • Delivers 10% higher peak brightness (1608 against 1459 nits)
  • 14% higher pixel density (489 vs 428 PPI)
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 5.7 mm narrower
  • Weighs 26 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 8 Pro
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1344 x 2992 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI489 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (1-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness2400 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1600 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio87.1%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.5%99.2%
PWM120 Hz170 Hz
Response time1 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8 Pro+10%
1608 nits
Pixel 8
1459 nits

Design and build

Height162.6 mm (6.4 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width76.5 mm (3.01 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.8 mm (0.35 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight213 g (7.51 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsBlack, Gray, BlueBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G3
Max clock3000 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores9 (1 + 4 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units896896
GPU clock890 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8 Pro+1%
1152535
Pixel 8
1142697
CPU378836355012
GPU371060374696
Memory185462183080
UX217177229909
Total score11525351142697
Samples[3 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Memory clock4200 MHz4200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256, 512, 1024 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size14 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity5050 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power30 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (23 W)Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (53% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:23 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:23 hr08:08 hr
Watching video12:10 hr14:06 hr
Gaming04:58 hr04:49 hr
Standby87 hr81 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8 Pro
19:29 hr
Pixel 8+1%
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomOptical, 5xDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens126°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Telephoto: 48 MP
3) Ultrawide: 48 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length25 mm25 mm
SensorSamsung GNVSamsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.31"
Pixel size1.2 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution48 MP -
Aperturef/2.8 -
Focal length113 mm -
SensorSamsung S5KGM5 -
Sensor size1/2.55" -
Pixel size0.7 micron -
StabilizationOptical -
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution48 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
Sensor - Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/2.0"1/2.9"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh6570
Preview7564
Zoom152129
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 Pro from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10.5 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length21 mm21 mm
Sensor size1/3.1"1/3.1"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo
DxOMark front camera
Photo143 -
Video149 -

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2020
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 8 Pro
89.4 dB
Pixel 8
89 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedOctober 2023October 2023
Release dateOctober 2023October 2023
Launch price$999$699
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
Further details
Notes on Pixel 8 Pro:
    - The smartphone includes a temperature sensor.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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