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Google Pixel 8 vs Pixel 7

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Google Pixel 8 vs Pixel 7

76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
VS
68 out of 100
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 7

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.2-inch Google Pixel 8 (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on October 4, 2023, against the Google Pixel 7, which is powered by Google Tensor G2 and came out 1 year before. 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
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Delivers 49% higher peak brightness (1459 against 980 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • 22% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 936K)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • The phone is 1 year newer
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)
  • 24% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1697 and 1370 points

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 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
vs
Pixel 7

Display

TypeOLEDAMOLED
Size6.2 inches6.3 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI428 ppi416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness2000 nits450 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1400 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio87.1%84.2%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.2%98.5%
PWM170 Hz360 Hz
Response time3 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8+49%
1459 nits
Pixel 7
980 nits

Design and build

Height150.5 mm (5.93 inches)155.6 mm (6.13 inches)
Width70.8 mm (2.79 inches)73.2 mm (2.88 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)8.7 mm (0.34 inches)
Weight187 g (6.6 oz)197 g (6.95 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsBlack, Gray, Rose goldWhite, Black, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 8+3%
87.1%
Pixel 7
84.2%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 7 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G2
Max clock3000 MHz2850 MHz
CPU cores9 (1 + 4 + 4)8 (2 + 2 + 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 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.35 GHz: Cortex-A78
- 2 cores at 2.85 GHz: Cortex-X1
L3 cache - 4 MB
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNext-gen Tensor Processing Unit
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G710 MP7
GPU shading units896672
GPU clock890 MHz850 MHz
FLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS~1142.4 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pixel 8+24%
1697
Pixel 7
1370
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 8+34%
4281
Pixel 7
3202
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8+22%
1142697
Pixel 7
936100
CPU355012256594
GPU374696315697
Memory183080168964
UX229909194845
Total score1142697936100
Samples[9 tests][19 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature45.7 °C45.8 °C
Stability - 71%
Graphics test - 39 FPS
Graphics score - 6523
PCMark 3.0
Web score - 7601
Video editing - 6281
Photo editing - 18267
Data manipulation - 10358
Writing score - 15450

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Memory clock4200 MHz3200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size14 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity4575 mAh4355 mAh
Max charge power27 W20 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (18 W)Yes (20 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (56% in 30 min)Yes (48% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:16 hr1:40 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:08 hr07:58 hr
Watching video14:06 hr13:42 hr
Gaming04:49 hr05:14 hr
Standby81 hr82 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8+1%
19:39 hr
Pixel 7
19:30 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
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°114°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Focal length25 mm25 mm
SensorSamsung GNVSamsung GN1
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.31"
Pixel size1.2 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX386 Exmor RSSony IMX381
Sensor size1/2.9"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.25 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh7070
Preview6472
Zoom129106
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 7 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10.5 megapixels10.8 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length21 mm21 mm
Sensor - Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor size1/3.1"1/3.1"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo
DxOMark front camera
Photo - 134
Video - 144

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
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 version5.35.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYes -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, 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+1%
89 dB
Pixel 7
88.3 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedOctober 2023October 2022
Release dateOctober 2023October 2022
Launch price$699$599
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
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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