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Motorola Edge 40 vs Google Pixel 8

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Motorola Edge 40 vs Google Pixel 8

67 out of 100
Motorola Edge 40
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Motorola Edge 40
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.55-inch Motorola Edge 40 (with MediaTek Dimensity 8020) that was released on May 4, 2023, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 5 months after. 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 Motorola Edge 40
  • Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
  • Shows 13% longer battery life (22:15 vs 19:39 hours)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (68W versus 27W)
  • Has a 0.35 inch larger screen size
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Weighs 20 grams less
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • 55% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 739K)
  • Delivers 39% higher peak brightness (1459 against 1048 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Tensor G3
  • Reverse charging feature
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)
  • 54% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1697 and 1105 points

Review

Evaluation of Motorola Edge 40 and Google 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:
Edge 40
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypePOLEDOLED
Size6.55 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI402 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-144 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness500 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1200 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate360 Hz -
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio90.8%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space97.1%99.2%
PWM144 Hz170 Hz
Response time1 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Edge 40
1048 nits
Pixel 8+39%
1459 nits

Design and build

Height158.43 mm (6.24 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width71.99 mm (2.83 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness7.49 mm (0.29 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, RedBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Edge 40+4%
90.8%
Pixel 8
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Motorola Edge 40 and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8020Google Tensor G3
Max clock2600 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
L3 cache8 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process6 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APU 570Yes
GraphicsMali-G77 MP9Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units576896
GPU clock850 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~979.2 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Edge 40
1105
Pixel 8+54%
1697
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Edge 40
3542
Pixel 8+21%
4281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Edge 40
739422
Pixel 8+55%
1142697
CPU194953355012
GPU217663374696
Memory148147183080
UX178659229909
Total score7394221142697
Samples[28 tests][9 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature49.6 °C45.7 °C
Stability98% -
Graphics test26 FPS -
Graphics score4464 -
PCMark 3.0
Web score15474 -
Video editing7878 -
Photo editing46486 -
Data manipulation10252 -
Writing score18486 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Memory clock2133 MHz4200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMMy UXStock Android
OS size22 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity4400 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power68 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (15 W)Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (58% in 15 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time0:40 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:43 hr08:08 hr
Watching video13:43 hr14:06 hr
Gaming05:18 hr04:49 hr
Standby108 hr81 hr
General battery life
Edge 40+13%
22:15 hr
Pixel 8
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 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/1.4f/1.7
Focal length - 25 mm
SensorOmnivision OV50ASamsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.55"1/1.31"
Pixel size1 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution13 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Sensor - Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size - 1/2.9"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 70
Preview - 64
Zoom - 129
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 24483648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.4f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
SensorCMOS -
Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size0.7 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2120
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Edge 40
89.4 dB
Pixel 8
89 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedMay 2023October 2023
Release dateMay 2023October 2023
Launch price$600$699
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 68 WNot included
Further details
Notes on Edge 40:
    - The back cover could be made of eco-leather (optionally).
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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