The Made by Google 2023 event is expected to take place on October 4th, where the company will unveil its latest Pixel devices, including the highly anticipated Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The event will be held in New York City and live streamed on the Google Store website and on YouTube.
Google Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 7 Specifications
Here’s a detailed comparison chart of the rumored Pixel 8 specifications with that of Pixel 7:
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2″ 1080×2400 pixels, 120Hz, HDR10+ | 6.3″ 1080×2400 pixels, 90Hz |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Nine-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4×2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2×2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB UFS 4.0 | 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Main Camera | 50MP, 2160p | 50MP, 2160p |
| Battery | 4485mAh Li-Ion | 4355mAh Li-Ion |
The Google Pixel 8 features a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, while the Pixel 7 has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 8 is powered by the Google Tensor G3 processor, while the Pixel 7 uses the Google Tensor G2 processor. The Pixel 8 comes with 12GB of RAM, while the Pixel 7 has 8GB of RAM. Both devices have similar main camera specifications, with 50MP resolution and 2160p video recording capabilities. The Pixel 8 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4485mAh, compared to the Pixel 7’s 4355mAh battery.
Additional Features and Rumors
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are expected to have significantly brighter displays, making them easier to see in direct sunlight. Other potential additions include a thermometer sensor/app and improved imaging capabilities. The Pixel Watch 2 is also expected to be unveiled at the event, featuring an electrodermal sensor to perform stress-level scans similar to those available on the Fitbit Versa.
A leak suggests that the Pixel 8 series will receive a whopping 7 years of software updates, and the Pixel 8 Pro will have superior durability. The Pixel 8 Pro is rumored to have up to 1TB of storage in the US and up to 512GB of storage globally.
Stay tuned for more updates and official specifications as they become available.