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£204.12

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5.0/5 (5 reviews)
5.0/5 (2 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same Google Tensor G3 chip, the same 50MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 8 has the lower launch price, a lighter 187g body and a smaller 6.2-inch screen. The Pixel 8 Pro counters with a 5x optical telephoto, more memory with 12GB of RAM and faster 30W wired charging.

At 128GB, the Pixel 8 launched at £699 and the Pixel 8 Pro at £999.

Available models

Pixel 8

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Good

Pixel 8 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 8 76/100
Pixel 8 Pro 76/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until 2030.

Front glass:The Pixel 8 has Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and the Pixel 8 Pro Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Weight:The Pixel 8 weighs 187g and the Pixel 8 Pro 213g, so the Pixel 8 is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Released

2023
2023

Updates until (est.)

2030
2030

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

187gLighter
213g

Release date

12 October 2023
12 October 2023

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm
162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Fingerprint; Face Unlock

Security updates until

2030
2030

Performance

Pixel 8 73/100
Pixel 8 Pro 81/100

The same Google Tensor G3 chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

Memory:The Pixel 8 Pro has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the Pixel 8, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

Storage:The Pixel 8 launched in 128GB and 256GB and the Pixel 8 Pro in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

AI features:Both support Google's AI features, the same AI suite.

Chip

Google Tensor G3
Google Tensor G3

RAM

8GB
12GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 8 87/100
Pixel 8 Pro 94/100

The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger screen, at 6.7 inches.

Size:The Pixel 8 Pro's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Pixel 8.

Panel:The Pixel 8 uses an Actua OLED panel at 2400 x 1080 and the Pixel 8 Pro a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2992 x 1344.

Brightness:The Pixel 8 Pro peaks at 2400 nits against 2000 on the Pixel 8, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.2"
6.7"Bigger screen

Screen type

Actua OLED
Super Actua LTPO OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2400 x 1080
2992 x 1344

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
2400 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 8 46/100
Pixel 8 Pro 81/100

Only the Pixel 8 Pro has a telephoto lens, so it is the one for zooming in.

Ultrawide:The Pixel 8 has a 12MP ultrawide and the Pixel 8 Pro a 48MP one.

Zoom:Only the Pixel 8 Pro has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 8 offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

Main camera:Both use a 50MP main camera, the same resolution.

Selfies:Both have the same 10.5MP selfie camera.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

12MP
48MPMore megapixels

Telephoto

None
48MP

Optical zoom

None
5xMore zoom

Front camera

10.5MP
10.5MP

Video recording

4K 60fps 10-bit HDR
4K 60fps 10-bit HDR

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
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Battery

Pixel 8 75/100
Pixel 8 Pro 85/100

The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Pixel 8 Pro has the bigger battery, 5050mAh against 4575mAh.

Wired charging:The Pixel 8 Pro charges at up to 30W over a cable against 27W on the Pixel 8.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Pixel 8 supports Pixel Stand 18W, Qi 12W and the Pixel 8 Pro Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W.

Battery

4575mAh
5050mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

27W
30WFaster charging

Wireless charging

Pixel Stand 18W, Qi 12W
Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W

Connectivity

Pixel 8 86/100
Pixel 8 Pro 91/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:The Pixel 8 has USB-C (USB 3.2) and the Pixel 8 Pro USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2). The Pixel 8 Pro's port moves files faster over a cable.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 8 if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 187g body. Buy the Pixel 8 Pro if you want a 5x optical telephoto and more memory with 12GB of RAM.

Buy the Pixel 8 if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 187g body
  • You want a smaller 6.2-inch screen
Shop from £204.12

Buy the Pixel 8 Pro if

  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want faster 30W wired charging
Shop from £274

FAQs

Only the Pixel 8 Pro has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 8 offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

The Pixel 8 Pro's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Pixel 8.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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