Here’s a detailed comparison between the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 7 Pro.
Table of Contents
- Size Comparison
- Display Comparison
- Battery Life
- Charging Speed
- Speaker Test
- Performance
- Benchmark Performance
- Camera Comparison
- Video Quality
- Overall Verdict
Size Comparison
Display Comparison
Battery Life
Charging Speed
Speaker Test
| Feature | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Loudness (dB) | ~80 dB | ~78 dB |
| Bass Quality | Decent | Better |
| Clarity at High Volume | Good | Good |
| Distortion at Max Volume | Minimal | Slightly More Noticeable |
Performance
Benchmark Performance
| Feature | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 (4nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5nm) |
| CPU Architecture | 1x Cortex-X3, 4x Cortex-A715, 4x Cortex-A510 | 2x Cortex-X1, 2x Cortex-A78, 4x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G715 | ARM Mali-G710 |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | ~1,800 | ~1,050 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | ~4,500 | ~3,100 |
| AnTuTu v10 | ~1,000,000 | ~800,000 |
| 3DMark Wild Life | ~7,500 | ~6,000 |
| AI Benchmark | Improved AI performance (TPU v3) | Good AI performance (TPU v2) |
| Thermal Throttling | Better thermal management | Slight throttling under heavy load |
Camera Comparison
| Feature | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 50 MP (f/1.68, 1.2µm) | 50 MP (f/1.85, 1.2µm) |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 12 MP (f/2.2, 1.25µm) | 12 MP (f/2.2, 1.25µm) |
| Telephoto Camera | None | 48 MP (f/3.5, 0.7µm, 5x optical zoom) |
| Optical Zoom | None | 5x |
| Super Res Zoom | Up to 8x | Up to 30x |
| Video Recording | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240 fps |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP (f/2.2, 1.22µm) | 10.8 MP (f/2.2, 1.22µm) |
| Camera Features | Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Night Sight, Real Tone, Macro Focus | Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Night Sight, Real Tone, Macro Focus |
| AI Enhancements | Improved AI processing with Tensor G3 | AI processing with Tensor G2 |
| Low-Light Performance | Enhanced with better AI algorithms | Excellent, but slightly less advanced |
| Video Stabilization | Improved stabilization with Tensor G3 | Excellent stabilization with Tensor G2 |
Video Quality
| Feature | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | 50 MP (wide) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 50 MP (wide) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 48 MP (telephoto) |
| Video Resolution | Up to 4K @ 60fps | Up to 4K @ 60fps |
| Stabilization | Super Res Zoom with improved stabilization | Super Res Zoom with good stabilization |
| HDR Video Support | Yes (HDR10+) | Yes (HDR10+) |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps | 1080p @ 240fps |
| Low-Light Video | Enhanced Night Sight Video | Night Sight Video |
| Audio Zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Video Formats | H.265, H.264 | H.265, H.264 |
| Front Camera Video | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30fps | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
| Cinematic Blur | Yes (improved) | Yes |
| Real Tone Enhancements | Yes | Yes |
Overall Verdict
Pros
✅ Google Pixel 8
- More compact and lightweight
- Brighter display (2000 nits)
- Faster performance with Tensor G3
- New AI-powered video features
- Slightly faster wired charging
✅ Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Bigger and higher-resolution display
- Telephoto lens with 5x zoom
- Larger battery
- More RAM (12GB vs. 8GB)
- Better wireless charging
Cons
❌ Google Pixel 8
- No telephoto camera
- Smaller battery
- Lower RAM (8GB vs. 12GB)
❌ Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Older Tensor G2 chip
- Lower peak brightness (1500 nits)
- Heavier and larger
