Google Pixel 8 vs Motorola Edge+ (2023)
The Google Pixel 8 scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Motorola Edge+ (2023) scores 7.6. The Google Pixel 8 leads in software support, while the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is ahead in display, performance, camera, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 8 cost $100.99 less ($699 vs $799.99). The Google Pixel 8 is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price $699 vs $799.99
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Dec 15, 2022
- Faster wireless charging 18 W vs 15 W
- Lighter 187 g vs 203 g
- Sharper display 428 ppi vs 394 ppi
Why choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Bigger battery 5,100 mAh vs 4,575 mAh
- Faster wired charging 68 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.67 inches vs 6.2 inches
- Higher refresh rate 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
- Thinner 8.59 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 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Overall
7.0
7.6
Display
7.7
8.7
Performance
5.5
6.6
Camera
7.1
7.6
Battery
5.2
6.3
Design
8.5
8.4
Software support
9.2
5.7
Value for money
3.9
5.2
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Size
6.2 inches
6.67 inches
Type
OLED, Actua display
OLED, pOLED Endless Edge
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
428 ppi
394 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
165 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
—
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
—
HDR
—
HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
3.19 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Adreno 740
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.5"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
—
12 MP, 2× optical
Optical zoom
—
2×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@30
Front camera
10.5 MP
60 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Capacity
4,575 mAh
5,100 mAh
Wired charging
27 W
68 W
Wireless charging
18 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Dimensions
150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm
161.16 × 74 × 8.59 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.59 mm
Weight
187 g
203 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
Interstellar Black
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
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 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
—
My UX
OS updates
7 years
3 years
Security updates
7 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Dec 15, 2022
Released
Oct 12, 2023
Dec 22, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$699
$799.99
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