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Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) vs Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 7 X Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) 13Points
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4355
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)

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Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)} 13 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) vs Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)} 3 Advantages Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+424 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs418 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4575 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4355 mAh
+27W35%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs20W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.2 + A2DP/LE
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
6.2"vs+6.3"2%
Larger screen
(front) 10.5MPvs+(front) 11MP2%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

43 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / AMOLED
HDR10+
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
+36 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
ModelPixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra WidebandGoogle Pixel 7 GVU6C
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/202310/13/2022, Announced: 10/6/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)73.2 x 155.6 millimeters (2.88 x 6.13 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Display typeOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI418 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
CPUNona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)ARM Mali-G710 MP7
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 812810 (v9)
Geekbench: 3288 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.9"1.25µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels11 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4064x2648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)21mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4575 mAh4355 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
20W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
20W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint• Colors: Obsidian gray, Snow white, Lemongrass

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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