Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Pixel 9 is the choice for the highest performance, broader connectivity, and the largest battery capacity. The Pixel 8 is more balanced for anyone prioritizing a light phone and a strong camera; the Pixel 7 only makes sense if it costs less.
The Pixel 9 display reaches 2,700 nits, versus 2,000 nits on the Pixel 8 and 1,400 nits on the Pixel 7, and its contrast ratio is 2,000,000 :1 instead of 1,000,000 :1 on the other two. The Pixel 8 is the lightest at 187 g, versus 197 g and 198 g; all three have IP68 resistance.
The Pixel 9 combines Google Tensor G4, 12 GB of RAM, and a Geekbench 6 Multi-Core score of 4500, ahead of the Pixel 8’s Tensor G3, 8 GB, and 3851, and the Pixel 7’s Tensor G2, 8 GB, and 3312. It also has a 4,700 mAh battery and 27 W charging, matching the Pixel 8, while the Pixel 7 has 4,355 mAh and 20 W. For cameras, the Pixel 8 beats the Pixel 7 with an f/1.7 aperture versus f/1.9; the Pixel 9 adds a 50 MP ultrawide camera and satellite connectivity.
Google Pixel 7
The Google Pixel 7 is only the better buy if it costs less; the Pixel 8 weighs 187 g versus 197 g and has an f/1.7 aperture.
Google Pixel 8
The Google Pixel 9 is the better buy for maximum performance, 12 GB of RAM, and satellite connectivity.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 9, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 7, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED · OLED
- Wireless charging power
- 20 W
- against 18 W · 15 W
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 180 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 197 g · 198 g
Google Pixel 9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB · 8 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,700 nits
- against 1,400 nits · 2,000 nits
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 4,500
- against 3,312 · 3,851
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 2,000,000 :1
- against 1,000,000 :1 · 1,000,000 :1
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,355 mAh | 4,575 mAh | 4,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 27 W Best value | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | 49 h |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W Best value | 18 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — | 1,000 |
| Talk time | — | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Green | Black, Green, Pink, Cyan, Grey, Beige | Black, White, Green, Pink, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 70.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 155.6 mm | 150.5 mm | 152.8 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 187 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 87 % Best value | 86.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | — | B |
| Foldable | No | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.85 GHz | 2.91 GHz | 3.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 827,033 | 1,158,631 Best value | 1,499,975 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,392 | 1,554 | 1,600 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,312 | 3,851 | 4,500 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2× Cortex-X1 at 2.85 GHz, 2× Cortex-A78 at 2.35 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.37 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.70 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.92 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — | 2,587 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,400 nits | 2,000 nits | 2,700 nits Best value |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.2″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px | 2,424 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 428 ppi Best value | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz Best value | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 1,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
| Integrated Projector | No | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n4, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n17, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n19, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n46, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — | 1.4 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Alert types | — | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — | — |
| UPC | — | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — | 899 € |
| MPN | — | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Pixel 7 | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — | — |
