Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 and the Google Pixel 8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Price | $150 | $699 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,355 mAh | 4,575 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 27W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 197 g | 187 g |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7 is ahead on screen size. Google Pixel 8 is ahead on battery, wired charging, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 8 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 7 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 16 million colors | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) |
| Brightness | Up to 1000 nits (typical), 1400 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x 2.35 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| OS | — | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Lenses | 50 MP, f/1.85, 82˚ FOV (wide), 1.2 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ FOV (ultrawide), 1.25 μm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-Res Zoom, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, OIS, EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Lenses | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 92.8˚ FOV (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4355 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired, 20W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | 27W wired (PD3.0), 18W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.1 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches) | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.92 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 197 g (6.9 oz) | 187 g (6.6 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame (recycled) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Beidou |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|
| Announced | October 6, 2022 | October 4, 2023 |
| Released | October 13, 2022 | — |
| Operating System | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 | — |
| Status | — | Released October 12, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 8?
Google Pixel 8 — 4,355 mAh for the Google Pixel 7 versus 4,575 mAh for the Google Pixel 8.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 8?
Google Pixel 8 — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 7 versus 120 Hz for the Google Pixel 8.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 8?
Google Pixel 8 — 197 g for the Google Pixel 7 versus 187 g for the Google Pixel 8.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 8?
Google Pixel 8 — Oct 2022 for the Google Pixel 7 versus Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8.
Is the Google Pixel 7 or the Google Pixel 8 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7 8/10 and the Google Pixel 8 8/10.
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