Tech head-to-head
Google Pixel 8vsGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro are both Google, and they average 8.2 and 8.3. Google Pixel 8 Pro takes Performance, 8.4 to 8.0.
Google Pixel 8
8.2
Same seven-year update promise as the Pro in a smaller body, minus the telephoto and the bigger battery.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro
8.3
Seven years of updates from a 2023 launch, a 5x telephoto, and a Tensor chip that runs warm under load.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens current listings on eBay. eBay listings come from individual sellers: condition, battery health, and what's in the box differ from one to the next, so read the listing and the return terms before you buy.
Where they diverge
The widest gap is Performance, Google Pixel 8 Pro ahead 8.4 to 8.0. They come closest on Durability, 8.6 to 8.5. Left of center is Google Pixel 8, right is Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Which one to pick
Take the Google Pixel 8
Leads on Value.
- You want the longest update runway available in a compact used phone
- One-handed use matters more to you than zoom
- You are buying a phone for a parent or teenager and want it patched for years
Take the Google Pixel 8 Pro
Leads on Performance, Durability and Design.
- You want a real zoom lens and plan to keep the phone four more years
- Photos of kids, pets, or anything that moves are the main reason you upgrade
- You would rather have a stock Android build than a skinned one
Ease of use scores identically, so that axis can't break the tie.
What each one gets wrong
Google Pixel 8
- Zoomed photos at concerts or kids' games are a regular thing for you
- You are a heavy user on a phone that is already three years into its battery
Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Your phone spends long stretches on cellular in weak-signal areas, where Tensor's modem drains the battery fastest
- A 213-gram phone with a 6.7-inch screen is more than you want in a pocket
- The listing cannot show battery health or the unit has an aftermarket screen
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch OLED, 60–120Hz | 6.7-inch LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz |
| Chip | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Battery | 4,575mAh typical | 5,050mAh typical |
| Cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide | 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x telephoto |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless (Pixel Stand 2) | 30W wired, 23W wireless (Pixel Stand 2) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Updates | OS and security through October 2030 (Google) | OS and security through October 2030 (Google) |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Both are Google. Which one do I want?
- Google Pixel 8 Pro leads on Performance, Durability and Design. If Value matters more to you, take the Google Pixel 8 instead. Google Pixel 8 averages 8.2 and Google Pixel 8 Pro averages 8.3, over the 5 axes Tech is scored on.
- Where do the two Google models actually differ?
- Performance is the widest gap, Google Pixel 8 Pro ahead 8.4 to 8.0. Ease of use comes out level, so it won't help you choose.
- Which one ranks higher in "Used Android phones: the update date sets the order"?
- Google Pixel 8 Pro sits at #2 in "Used Android phones: the update date sets the order", Google Pixel 8 at #3.