Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Google Pixel 8 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $206 | $569 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23W | 30W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 212 g | 213 g |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7 Pro is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Google Pixel 8 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Google Pixel 7 Pro is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) [4, 7, 14] |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches [1, 2, 4, 8] |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) [1, 2] |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 [11] |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) [1, 4, 5, 7, 8] |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | — |
| OS | — | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 [1, 2, 8] |
| Security | — | Titan M2 security coprocessor [4] |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB LPDDR5X [2, 3, 4, 8] |
| Internal_Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card_Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 [1, 2, 3, 4, 8] |
| Card slot | — | No [2, 3] |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.85, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom [1, 4, 7] |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, Real Tone [19] |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR [1, 20] |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF [1, 19] |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, panorama [19] |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps [20] |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5050 mAh, non-removable [2, 4, 8, 19] |
| Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 30W wired (50% in ~30 min), 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging [2, 20] |
| Wireless_Charging | 23W wireless (Pixel Stand 2), 12W Qi wireless | — |
| Reverse_Wireless_Charging | Yes | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches) | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) [3, 7] |
| Weight | 212 g (7.48 oz) | 213 g (7.51 oz) [1, 2, 3] |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame [11] |
| IP_Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) [11] |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD [7] |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes [7] |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 [6] |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou [7] |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 06 | 2023, October 4 [1, 5] |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 13 | Released 2023, October 12 [2, 3, 10] |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 (with support until 2027) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Google Pixel 8 Pro?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — 5,000 mAh for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus 5,050 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Google Pixel 8 Pro?
Google Pixel 7 Pro — 212 g for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus 213 g for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Google Pixel 8 Pro?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — Oct 2022 for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Is the Google Pixel 7 Pro or the Google Pixel 8 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7 Pro 9/10 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro 8/10.