Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 8
The Google Pixel 7 (2022) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3; launch prices were $599 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 62/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 4355); the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 1,192,791); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 8 has the stronger camera (148 vs 140).
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 18W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Overall rating 62/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 1192791
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1459
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3451
- Bigger battery: 4575 vs 4355 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 197g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7 vs the Google Pixel 8, the Google Pixel 8 scores 6 points higher (68/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Google Pixel 7 — 36/100, Google Pixel 8 — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Google Pixel 7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Google Pixel 7 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1192791 | 1443431 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.2" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4355 mAh | 4575 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 20W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | 148 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.6×73.2×8.7 mm | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $699 |
Google Pixel 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Google Pixel 7
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7
- 4355 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 20W
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
We compared Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8 leads Google Pixel 7 by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel 7 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Google Pixel 7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Google Pixel 7 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 edges out the Google Pixel 7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7 and the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 7 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Google Pixel 8 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7 over the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 7 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.