Apple
Device summary
Pixel 8
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Starting price | $1,099 | — |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.9 mm × 150.0 mm × 8.8 mm | 70.8 mm × 150.5 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 187 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Back material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 | 1080 × 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 4× optical zoom · OIS | — |
| Front cameras | Center Stage · 18 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Selfie · 10.5 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi2 | — |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 31 h | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 4575 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum unibody | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Starting price | $1,099 | — |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.9 mm × 150.0 mm × 8.8 mm | 70.8 mm × 150.5 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 187 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Back material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 | 1080 × 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Google Tensor G3 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 4× optical zoom · OIS | — |
| Front cameras | Center Stage · 18 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Selfie · 10.5 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi2 | — |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 31 h | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 4575 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum unibody | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pixel 8
19 g lighter
Width
iPhone 17 Pro
1.1 mm wider · minor difference
Height
Pixel 8
0.5 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
iPhone 17 Pro vs Pixel 8 Size Comparison
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User Experience Summary
iPhone 17 Pro
Strengths
- 48MP 4x telephoto with real everyday usefulness
- Strong sustained performance and improved thermals
- Premium aluminum unibody build
Compromises
- Significant premium over the standard iPhone 17
- Modest battery advantage over the standard model
- Heavier than the standard iPhone 17 for one-handed use