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Updated January 10, 2024·
If a slightly lower price is your priority and you're content with a phone that has a slightly larger screen, then the Google Pixel 7 could be a good choice for you. However, if you prefer a phone with a higher refresh rate for a smoother display experience, a brighter screen for improved outdoor visibility, and a newer processor which may offer better performance, then investing in the Google Pixel 8 could be worthwhile despite the higher cost. Both phones offer similar camera capabilities and battery life, and they have the same operating system, Android. Keep in mind the Pixel 8 is newer, so it might receive updates for a longer period. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 7
- The Google Pixel 7 has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 8.
Advantages of the Google Pixel 8
- The Google Pixel 8 has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 7.
Key differences
Photo Quality
8.0
8.5
The Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 7 both have very good photos, though the Google Pixel 8 takes somewhat better photos.
The Google Pixel 7 takes excellent photos due to its high-quality selfie camera, along with software features like Magic Eraser and Auto HDR enhancing resolution, dynamic range, and low light performance. The Google Pixel 8 builds on this with improvements in dynamic range and low light performance, plus Ultra HDR and a higher peak brightness for its display, which contributes to a better overall camera experience.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
8.4
The Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 7 both have very good overall cameras quality.
The Google Pixel 7 boasts a good selfie camera, bolstered by strong software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance. The Google Pixel 8, on the other hand, improves upon these aspects with an excellent selfie camera and higher versatility in its camera system, ensuring users benefit from an even better photography experience.
Video Quality
7.4
7.6
The Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 7 both have good videos.
The Google Pixel 7 captures high-quality videos with its excellent stabilization and strong video software experience, providing users with crisp footage and stable imaging. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 8 steps up with even better dynamic range and low light performance, while also offering improved microphone quality, ensuring that your videos look and sound great even in challenging conditions.
Battery
7.6 Hours
7.3 Hours
The Google Pixel 7 has 7.6 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 7 has a screen size of 6.3 inches and the Google Pixel 8 is 6.2 inches.
Cost
$700
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Google Pixel 7 has a price of $700 and the Google Pixel 8 costs $699.
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How the Google Pixel 7 and the Google Pixel 8 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $699 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | |||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 13, 2022 | October 12, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.2" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 416 | 428 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG2 | TensorG3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.6 Hours | 7.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4355 mAh | 4575 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 20 W | 18 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.13" x 2.88" | 5.93" x 2.79" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.95 oz | 6.60 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 7 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Lemongrass, Snow, Obsidian | Rose, Hazel, Obsidian | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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The Verge
Allison Johnson | October 2022
"I have no problem recommending the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro to those brave enough to look outside of the Apple / Samsung duopoly. They’re slightly better versions of the very good phones Google released last year. The Pixel 7 is a heck of a deal for someone who wants a flagship Android phone without paying flagship prices."
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The Guardian
Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The fit, finish and feel is top notch. The phone is responsive and smooth. The battery life is decent. The main camera is excellent but the lack of an extended optical zoom is slightly disappointing, even if it has been a similar formula for Google for several years.
The 6.2in screen moves the Pixel 8 closer to the underserved market of smaller but top-end phones, of which there are only a handful to choose from. Google’s generative AI features are certainly novel, but it is the extended seven-year software support that truly sets it apart."
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About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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