Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 Pro scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 7 Pro scores 7.3. The Google Pixel 8 Pro leads in display, camera, battery and software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 Pro cost $100 less ($899 vs $999). The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Bigger battery 5,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 23 W
- Brighter screen 2,400 nits vs 1,500 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 5 years
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Oct 6, 2022
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Why choose the Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Lower launch price $899 vs $999
- Lighter 212 g vs 213 g
- Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3120 px vs 1344 × 2992 px
- Sharper display 512 ppi vs 489 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Overall
7.7
7.3
Display
8.4
8.1
Performance
5.7
5.7
Camera
8.5
8.2
Battery
5.8
5.5
Design
8.4
8.3
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
4.1
4.0
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Size
6.7 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua display
OLED
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1440 × 3120 px
Pixel density
489 ppi
512 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,400 nits
1,500 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Process
4 nm
—
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
—
GPU
Mali-G715
—
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
48 MP, 5× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
5×
5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10.5 MP
10.8 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Capacity
5,050 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
23 W
Wireless charging
23 W
23 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Dimensions
162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm
162.9 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
213 g
212 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
Obsidian, Snow, Hazel
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.2
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
OS updates
7 years
5 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 7 Pro
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Oct 6, 2022
Released
Oct 12, 2023
Oct 13, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$899
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