Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 8 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones share the Tensor G3 processor and Android 14, delivering excellent computational photography. Pixel 8 offers a compact 6.2-inch Actua OLED display (2000 nits) with capable dual cameras,50MP main and 12MP ultrawide,plus solid 4575mAh battery with 27W charging. Pixel 8 Pro justifies its $300 premium with a larger 6.7-inch LTPO OLED screen (2400 nits, adaptive refresh), superior camera system featuring a dedicated 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom and higher-resolution 48MP ultrawide, plus 12GB RAM, 5050mAh battery with 30W charging, and storage up to 1TB. The Pro's hardware advantages compound with better brightness, zoom versatility, and memory for power users. Standard Pixel 8 remains excellent value for mainstream users prioritizing compact design and core performance. However, for photography enthusiasts and those wanting flagship capabilities, Pixel 8 Pro delivers noticeably better imaging and display quality at a reasonable premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 if…
- →Compact and comfortable design
- →Seven years of updates
- →Excellent main camera
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8
Pros
- Compact and comfortable design
- Seven years of updates
- Excellent main camera
- Bright Actua OLED display
- On-device AI features
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- Tensor G3 thermals can be inconsistent
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow charging vs rivals
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4575 mAh | 5050 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 18W (Pixel Stand) | 23W (Pixel Stand) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Actua OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2992 x 1344 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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