Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 7
The Google Pixel 8 scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 7 scores 6.5. The Google Pixel 8 leads in display, battery and software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 cost $100 less ($599 vs $699). The Google Pixel 8 is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8
- Bigger battery 4,575 mAh vs 4,355 mAh
- Faster wired charging 27 W vs 20 W
- Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,400 nits
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 5 years
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Oct 6, 2022
Why choose the Google Pixel 7
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.2 inches
- Lower launch price $599 vs $699
- Faster wireless charging 20 W vs 18 W
- Thinner 8.7 mm vs 8.9 mm
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 7
Overall
7.0
6.5
Display
7.7
6.8
Performance
5.5
5.5
Camera
7.1
7.0
Battery
5.2
4.8
Design
8.5
8.4
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
3.9
3.8
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 7
Size
6.2 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Actua display
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
428 ppi
416 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
1,400 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 7
Process
4 nm
—
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
—
GPU
Mali-G715
—
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 7
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
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 8Google Pixel 7
Capacity
4,575 mAh
4,355 mAh
Wired charging
27 W
20 W
Wireless charging
18 W
20 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 7
Dimensions
150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
155.6 × 73.2 × 8.7 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.7 mm
Weight
187 g
197 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, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Obsidian, Snow, Lemongrass
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 7
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 8Google Pixel 7
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 8Google Pixel 7
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Oct 6, 2022
Released
Oct 12, 2023
Oct 13, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$699
$599
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