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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a more affordable option, the Google Pixel 8 offers a good balance of features at a midrange price. It has a slightly smaller 6.2-inch screen and a lighter body, which might be more comfortable for one-handed use. Its camera setup delivers quality photos and videos, and it comes with 8 GB of RAM for smooth performance. However, if you are willing to pay more for additional features, the Google Pixel 8 Pro has a larger 6.7-inch screen and a higher peak brightness, which could enhance your viewing experience. It also has more RAM at 12 GB and offers slightly better battery life, as well as a more versatile camera setup with a higher megapixel telephoto and ultrawide camera, which might be worth the higher price if photography is a priority for you. Both phones have the same processor and core features, including 5G support and are running on Android, so your choice may come down to whether you value a larger screen and enhanced camera capabilities enough to invest in the Pro model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 8
- The Google Pixel 8 has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Advantages of the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Excellent for taking photos
- Very good for recording videos
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.4
9.1
The Google Pixel 8 Pro has excellent overall camera quality, while the Google Pixel 8 has very good overall camera quality.
Both the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro have cameras that perform well in various aspects; the Pixel 8 Pro edges out with better photos dynamic range and low light performance, as well as a more versatile camera system, including a telephoto lens with significant zoom capabilities. For selfie enthusiasts, however, both phones offer equally high-quality results, ensuring vibrant selfies with great detail on either device.
Photo Quality
8.5
9.3
The Google Pixel 8 Pro takes excellent photos, while the Google Pixel 8 takes very good photos.
The Google Pixel 8 has a selfie camera that delivers very good quality for photos, and it is accompanied by a strong software experience contributing to its performance in selfie shots. The Google Pixel 8 Pro, with a similar strong software experience for photography, offers even better selfie photo quality.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 8 has a screen size of 6.2 inches and the Google Pixel 8 Pro is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$699
$999
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$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Google Pixel 8 has a price of $699 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro costs $999.
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Key similarities
Video Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Google Pixel 8 Pro to have very good videos, while the Google Pixel 8 takes good videos.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro delivers slightly smoother video stabilization and better video dynamic range thanks to an excellent rating in both categories, suggesting it can handle shaky scenarios and contrast in lighting situations better than the Google Pixel 8, which has a very good rating in these categories. Moreover, the Google Pixel 8 Pro has superior low light video performance, making it a better choice for capturing videos in dimly lit environments, while both phones stand equal in video software experience and microphone quality, ensuring a user-friendly video capturing experience with clear sound across both devices.
Battery
7.3 Hours
7.8 Hours
The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 8 Pro has 7.8 hours of battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | |||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 12, 2023 | October 12, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.2" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2992 x 1344 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 428 | 489 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG3 | TensorG3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 7.8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4575 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 18 W | 23 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.93" x 2.79" | 6.4" x 3.01" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.60 oz | 7.51 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 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 | Rose, Hazel, Obsidian | Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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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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The Guardian
Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The screen, body, performance and battery life are all good. The Pixel has a distinctive look that elevates it from the many of the competition, too. It has a really great camera system, with an array of advanced AI-infused editing tools that blur the line between what’s real and what’s fake.
But the biggest upgrade is in the full seven years of software support, bringing the Pixel up to par with Apple and outlasting all but the Fairphone 5 on the Android side."
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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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