Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 7
Tensor G3 against Tensor G2, 4,575 vs 4,355 mAh, 27W vs 20W charging, 6.2-inch vs 6.3-inch screens. Every spec side by side.
Design & Dimensions
150.5 mm
70.8 mm
Google Pixel 8
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 187 g
155.6 mm
73.2 mm
Google Pixel 7
Thickness: 8.7 mm
Weight: 197 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Google Pixel 8  | Google Pixel 7  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2023 | October 2022 |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Starting Price (India) | ₹75,999 (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹59,999 (8 GB + 128 GB) |
| India: 8 GB + 128 GB | ₹75,999 | ₹59,999 |
| India: 8 GB + 256 GB | ₹82,999 | Not offered |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 150.5 mm | 155.6 mm |
| Width | 70.8 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 197 g |
| Frame Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back Material | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Front Material | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Frame Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Ingress Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.2-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Panel Type | Actua OLED | OLED |
| Always-On Display | Not published by Google | Supported |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit | Not published by Google |
| Contrast Ratio | >1,000,000:1 | Not published by Google |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel Density | 428 ppi | 416 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60 to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) | Up to 90 Hz (Smooth Display) |
| Peak Brightness | 2,000 nits | 1,400 nits |
| HDR Brightness | 1,400 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core, 1 x Cortex-X3 + 4 x Cortex-A715 + 4 x Cortex-A510 | Octa-core, 2 x 2.85 GHz + 2 x 2.35 GHz + 4 x 1.80 GHz |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| AI Engine | Titan M2 security chip | Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage Options | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Cameras | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.85 |
| Main OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Main Field of View | 82° | 82° |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultra-Wide Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-Wide Field of View | 125.8° | 114° |
| Ultra-Wide Autofocus | Yes | Not published by Google |
| Max Digital Zoom | 8x (Super Res Zoom) | 8x (Super Res Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP | 10.8 MP |
| Front Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Autofocus | No (fixed focus) | No (fixed focus) |
| Front Field of View | 95° | 92.8° |
| Video | 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, slo-mo up to 240 fps; front 4K at 24/30/60 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, slo-mo up to 240 fps; front 4K at 30/60 fps |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4575 mAh typical (4485 mAh minimum) | 4355 mAh typical (4270 mAh minimum) |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 20W |
| Wireless Charging | 18W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 20W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) |
| Qi EPP Wireless Charging | 12W | Not published by Google |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Supported (Battery Share) | Supported (Battery Share) |
| Charge Time | 50% in about 30 min | 50% in about 30 min |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| Cellular | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6 in India) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 in India) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| UWB | No | No |
| USB Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Notable Features | Under-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers, spatial audio | Under-display fingerprint, stereo speakers, laser autofocus, eSIM |
| OS Updates | 7 years | 3 years |
| Security Updates | 7 years | 5 years |