Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro hands-on: The w8 was worth it

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro hands-on: The w8 was worth it

Display

Google Pixel 8

6.2-inch OLED
2,400 x 1,080 resolution
428ppi
20:9 aspect ratio
60-120Hz refresh rate
1,400 nits brightness (HDR)
2,000 nits brightness (peak)
HDR support
Gorilla Glass Victus

Google Pixel 8 Pro

6.7-inch LTPO OLED
2,992 x 1,344 resolution
489ppi
20:9 aspect ratio
1-120Hz refresh rate
1,600 nits brightness (HDR)
2,400 nits brightness (peak)
HDR support
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Processor

Google Pixel 8

Google Tensor G3

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google Tensor G3

RAM

Google Pixel 8

8GB LPDDR5X

Google Pixel 8 Pro

12GB LPDDR5X

Storage

Google Pixel 8

128 or 256GB
UFS 3.1

Google Pixel 8 Pro

US:
– 128, 256, or 512GB, or 1TB
– UFS 3.1

Outside US:
– 128, 256, or 512GB
– UFS 3.1

Power

Google Pixel 8

4,575mAh (typical)
27W wired charging (USB-PD 3.0 PPS)
Qi wireless charging

Google Pixel 8 Pro

5,050mAh (typical)
30W wired charging (USB-PD 3.0 PPS)
Qi wireless charging

Cameras

Google Pixel 8

Rear:
– 50MP wide (1.2μm pixel width, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82-degree FoV, 1/1.31-inch sensor, AF, OIS, EIS)
– 12MP ultrawide (1.25μm pixel width, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 125.8-degree FoV, AF)
– Single-zone laser-detect auto-focus (LDAF) sensor

Front:
– 10.5MP (1.22μm pixel width, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 95-degree FoV, FF)

Camera app does not have pro controls

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Rear:
– 50MP wide (1.2μm pixel width, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82-degree FoV, 1/1.31-inch sensor, AF, OIS, EIS)
– 48MP ultrawide (0.8μm pixel width, ƒ/1.95 aperture, 125.5-degree FoV, AF)
– 48MP telephoto (0.7μm pixel width, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 21.8-degree FoV, 5x optical zoom, OIS, EIS)
– Multi-zone laser-detect auto-focus (LDAF) sensor

Front:
– 10.5MP (1.22μm pixel width, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 95-degree FoV, AF)

Camera app has pro controls

Dimensions and weight

Google Pixel 8

150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm
187g

Google Pixel 8 Pro

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8mm
213g

Hardware extras

Google Pixel 8

N/A

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Temperature sensor

Video

Google Pixel 8

Rear:
4K (24, 30, or 60fps)
1080p (24, 30, or 60fps)

Front:
4K (24, 30, or 60fps)

Supports: Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR, Cinematic Blur/Pan, Slo-Mo up to 240fps, 4K timelapse, Astrophotography timelapse, OIS, digital zoom up to 7x, HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Rear:
4K (24, 30, or 60fps)
1080p (24, 30, or 60fps)

Front:
4K (24, 30, or 60fps)

Supports: Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR, Cinematic Blur/Pan, Slo-Mo up to 240fps, 4K timelapse, Astrophotography timelapse, OIS, digital zoom up to 20x, HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)

Audio

Google Pixel 8

Stereo speakers
Triple-microphone
Spatial audio support

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Stereo speakers
Triple-microphone
Spatial audio support

Ports

Google Pixel 8

USB-C 3.2
Dual-SIM (1x nano SIM and 1x eSIM)

Google Pixel 8 Pro

USB-C 3.2
Dual-SIM (1x nano SIM and 1x eSIM)

Security

Google Pixel 8

Titan M2 security chip
Under-display fingerprint sensor
Face Unlock (Class 3, highest tier)

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Titan M2 security chip
Under-display fingerprint sensor
Face Unlock (Class 3, highest tier)

Durability

Google Pixel 8

Gorilla Glass Victus (front and back)
IP68 rating

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front and back)
IP68 rating

Connectivity

Google Pixel 8

US (PR), CA, UK, EU, AU:
– Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
– 2×2+2×2 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3

JP:
– Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
– 2×2+2×2 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3

TW, SG, IN:
– Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz
– HE160 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3

Google Pixel 8 Pro

US (PR), CA, UK, EU, AU:
– Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
– 2×2+2×2 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3
– UWB

JP:
– Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
– 2×2+2×2 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3
– UWB

TW, SG, IN:
– Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz
– HE160 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3
– UWB

Network

Google Pixel 8

Model G9BQD (US and CA)
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5/ 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 48 / 66 / 70 / 71 / 77 / 78

Model GKWS622 (US and CA):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 48 / 66 / 70 / 71 / 77 / 78
– 5G mmWave: Bands n258 / 260 / 261

Model GZPFO (JP):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78 / 79
– FeliCa

Model GPJ41 (All other countries):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Model GC3VE (All countries except JP):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78

Model G1MNW (All countries except JP):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1,2,4,5,6,8,19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 48 / 66 / 70 / 71 / 77 / 78
– 5G mmWave: Bands n257 / 258 / 260 / 261

Model GE9DP (JP):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 77 / 78 / 79
– 5G mmWave: Bands n257
– FeliCa

Software

Google Pixel 8

Android 14
7 years of OS upgrades
7 years of security patches
7 years of feature drops

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Android 14
7 years of OS upgrades
7 years of security patches
7 years of feature drops

Colors

Google Pixel 8

Obsidian (black), Hazel (blue-gray), Rose (pink)

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Bay (blue)

Warranty

Google Pixel 8

US, CA, JP, TW, IN, SG:
– 1 year

EU, UK, AU:
– 2 years

Google Pixel 8 Pro

US, CA, JP, TW, IN, SG:
– 1 year

EU, UK, AU:
– 2 years

In-box contents

Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8
1m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0 speed)
Quick Switch adapter
SIM tool
Paperwork

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google Pixel 8 Pro
1m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0 speed)
Quick Switch adapter
SIM tool
Paperwork

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