Google has officially spilled the details on its new Pixel 8 phone. While the handset looks broadly similar to last year’s Pixel 7, it packs a new Tensor G3 chip, a faster 120Hz display, a smaller frame that should be easier to hold with one hand and, perhaps most notably, seven years of promised OS and security updates. It starts at $699, though, which is $100 more than before, and it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the larger Pixel 8 Pro.
Engadget’s Deputy Reviews Editor, Cherlynn Low, got some hands-on time with the new Pixel phones ahead of Google’s launch event on Wednesday, so check out her report for more details on what to expect. To help put the device into context, though, we’ve broken down how the Pixel 8 compares to two high-profile peers, Apple’s iPhone 15 and Samsung’s Galaxy S23, on the spec sheet. Specs aren’t the be-all and end-all — between its new camera features and AI tricks, many of the Pixel 8’s biggest updates are software-based — but if you want a better sense of what kind of hardware your $699 will get you, here’s a quick rundown. If you’re more interested in the Pixel 8 Pro, we have a similar breakdown for that phone too.
Google Pixel 8
Apple iPhone 15
Samsung Galaxy S23
Pricing (MSRP)
From $699
From $799
From $800
Dimensions
5.9 x 2.8 x 0.4 inches
5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches
5.76 x 2.79 x 0.3 inches
Weight
6.6 ounces
6.02 ounces
5.93 ounces
Screen size
6.2 inches
6.1 inches
6.1 inches
Screen resolution
1,080 x 2,400
428 ppi
1,179 x 2,556
460 ppi
1,080 x 2,340
425 ppi
Screen type
OLED
Up to 120Hz (60-120Hz)
Up to 2,000 nits brightness
Gorilla Glass Victus
OLED
60Hz
Up to 2,000 nits brightness
Ceramic Shield
AMOLED
Up to 120Hz (48-120Hz)
Up to 1,750 nits brightness
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
SoC
Google Tensor G3
Apple A16 Bionic
Hexa-core CPU (up to 3.46GHz)
5-core Apple GPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Octa-core CPU (up to 3.36 GHz)
Adreno 740 GPU
RAM
8GB
6GB
8GB
Battery
4,485mAh
“Beyond 24 hours”
“Up to 20 hours video playback”
3,900mAh
“Up to 22 hours of video playback”
Charging
USB Type-C 3.2
Up to 27W wired
Up to 18W wireless with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)
Qi wireless charging up to 12W
Reverse wireless charging
USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
“Up to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes”
MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W
Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
Reverse wired charging
USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Up to 25W wired
Qi/WPC wireless charging up to 15W
Reverse wireless charging
Storage
128GB / 256GB
128GB / 256GB / 512GB
128GB / 256GB
Rear camera(s)
Main: 50 MP, f/1.68
Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8 degree FOV
Main: 48 MP, f/1.6
Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120 degree FOV
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8
Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV
Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom
Front camera(s)
10.5 MP, f/2.2
12 MP, f/1.9
12 MP, f/2.2
Video capture
Rear: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps
Front: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps
Rear: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240 fps
Front: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120 fps
Rear: 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240/960 fps
Front: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Water and dust resistance
IP68
IP68
IP68
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
v5.3
v5.3
v5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
Yes
OS
Android 14
“Seven years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates”
iOS 17
Android 13, One UI 5.1
Four generations of OS updates, five years of security updates
Finishes
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose
Matte aluminum frame
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Aluminum frame
Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Lime
Armor aluminum frame (advertised)
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