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Title: Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. the competition: From Tensor to temperature sensor Post by: HCK on October 05, 2023, 04:05:03 pm Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. the competition: From Tensor to temperature sensor
<p>After weeks of <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-reveals-the-pixel-8-design-ahead-of-apples-iphone-event-201331081.html">teases[/url] <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/googles-pixel-8-pro-prototype-revealed-in-leak-091118014.html">and[/url] <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-totally-didnt-mean-to-leak-the-pixel-8-pro-on-its-own-website-101528033.html">leaks[/url], Google formally took the wraps off its next flagship smartphone, the <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-leans-into-high-end-camera-features-for-the-999-pixel-8-pro-143040260.html">Pixel 8 Pro[/url]. Revealed during the company's <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-2023-liveblog-live-updates-on-the-pixel-8-reveal-130029820.html">Made by Google event[/url] on Wednesday, the handset adds a host of new camera and <a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-8-lineup-has-a-bevy-of-generative-ai-features-143036712.html">AI features[/url], a brighter OLED display, an <a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-tensor-g3-soc-pixel-8-pro-143052356.html">improved Tensor G3 chip[/url], seven years of <a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-extends-software-support-for-pixel-phones-to-a-full-seven-years-143043262.html">software updates[/url] and, oddly, a built-in temperature sensor. It costs $100 more than <a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-7-and-pixel-7-pro-review-still-the-best-bargain-in-flagship-phones-170031940.html">its predecessor[/url], however. For more on how all of this feels in practice, you can check out some <a data-i13n="cpos:10;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-hands-on-generative-ai-and-a-temperature-sensor-on-your-phone-143008566.html">early hands-on impressions[/url] from Engadget's Deputy Reviews Editor, Cherlynn Low.</p> <p>Here, though, we've broken down how the Pixel 8 Pro compares on paper to two other large, pricey and well-known flagships, <a data-i13n="cpos:11;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/iphone-15-pro-max-review-apple-makes-a-strong-case-for-its-biggest-phone-130018980.html">Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max[/url] and <a data-i13n="cpos:12;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-review-specs-price-photo-and-video-take-center-stage-140034341.html">Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra[/url]. As always, raw specs won't tell the whole story, but if you're curious about how Google's latest and greatest stacks up, here's a quick overview. If you're more interested in the smaller Pixel 8, meanwhile, we have a <a data-i13n="cpos:13;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-8-vs-the-competition-the-seven-year-smartphone-150936894.html">similar breakdown[/url] for that device too.</p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><p><strong>Google Pixel 8 Pro</strong></p> </td><td><p><strong>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max</strong></p> </td><td><p><strong>Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra</strong></p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Pricing (MSRP)</strong></p> </td><td><p>From $999</p> </td><td><p>From $1,199</p> </td><td><p>From $1,200</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Dimensions</strong></p> </td><td><p>6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches</p> </td><td><p>6.29 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches</p> </td><td><p>6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Weight</strong></p> </td><td><p>7.5 ounces</p> </td><td><p>7.81 ounces</p> </td><td><p>8.25 ounces</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Screen size</strong></p> </td><td><p>6.7 inches</p> </td><td><p>6.7 inches</p> </td><td><p>6.8 inches</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Screen resolution</strong></p> </td><td><p>1,344 x 2,992</p> <p>489 ppi</p> </td><td><p>1,290 x 2,796</p> <p>460 ppi</p> </td><td><p>1,440 x 3,088</p> <p>500 ppi</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Screen type</strong></p> </td><td><p>LTPO OLED</p> <p>Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)</p> <p>Up to 2,400 nits brightness</p> <p>Gorilla Glass Victus 2</p> </td><td><p>LTPO OLED</p> <p>Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)</p> <p>Up to 2,000 nits brightness</p> <p>Ceramic Shield</p> </td><td><p>AMOLED</p> <p>Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)</p> <p>Up to 1,750 nits brightness</p> <p>Gorilla Glass Victus 2</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>SoC</strong></p> </td><td><p>Google Tensor G3</p> </td><td><p>Apple A17 Pro</p> <p>Hexa-core CPU (up to 3.78GHz)</p> <p>6-core Apple GPU</p> </td><td><p>Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy</p> <p>Octa-core CPU (up to 3.36GHz)</p> <p>Adreno 740 GPU</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>RAM</strong></p> </td><td><p>12GB</p> </td><td><p>8GB</p> </td><td><p>8GB / 12GB</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Battery</strong></p> </td><td><p>4,950mAh</p> <p>"Beyond 24 hours"</p> </td><td><p>"Up to 29 hours video playback"</p> </td><td><p>5,000mAh</p> <p>"Up to 26 hours of video playback"</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Charging</strong></p> </td><td><p>USB Type-C 3.2</p> <p>Up to 30W wired</p> <p>Up to 23W wireless with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)</p> <p>Qi wireless charging up to 12W</p> <p>Reverse wireless charging</p> </td><td><p>USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)</p> <p>"Up to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes"</p> <p>MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W</p> <p>Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W</p> <p>Reverse wired charging</p> </td><td><p>USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)</p> <p>Up to 45W wired</p> <p>Qi/WPC wireless charging up to 15W</p> <p>Reverse wireless charging</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Storage</strong></p> </td><td><p>128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB</p> </td><td><p>256GB / 512GB / 1TB</p> </td><td><p>256GB / 512GB / 1TB</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Rear camera</strong></p> </td><td><p>Main: 50 MP, f/1.68</p> <p>Ultrawide: 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5 degree FOV</p> <p>Telephoto: 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom</p> </td><td><p>Main: 48 MP, f/1.78</p> <p>Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV</p> <p>Telephoto: 12 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom</p> </td><td><p>Main: 200 MP, f/1.7</p> <p>Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV</p> <p>Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom</p> <p>Telephoto: 10 MP, f/4.9, 10x optical zoom</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Front camera</strong></p> </td><td><p>10.5 MP, f/2.2</p> </td><td><p>12 MP, f/1.9</p> </td><td><p>12 MP, f/2.2</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Video capture</strong></p> </td><td><p>Rear: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps</p> <p>Front: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60fps</p> </td><td><p>Rear: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240 fps</p> <p>Front: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120 fps</p> </td><td><p>Rear: 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240/960 fps</p> <p>Front: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Water and dust resistance</strong></p> </td><td><p>IP68</p> </td><td><p>IP68</p> </td><td><p>IP68</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Wi-Fi</strong></p> </td><td><p>Wi-Fi 7</p> </td><td><p>Wi-Fi 6E</p> </td><td><p>Wi-Fi 6E</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Bluetooth</strong></p> </td><td><p>v5.3</p> </td><td><p>v5.3</p> </td><td><p>v5.3</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>NFC</strong></p> </td><td><p>Yes</p> </td><td><p>Yes</p> </td><td><p>Yes</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>OS</strong></p> </td><td><p>Android 14</p> <p>"Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates"</p> </td><td><p>iOS 17</p> </td><td><p>Android 13, One UI 5.1</p> <p>Four generations of OS updates, five years of security updates</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Finishes</strong></p> </td><td><p>Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay</p> <p>Polished aluminum frame</p> </td><td><p>Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium</p> <p>Titanium frame</p> </td><td><p>Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Lime, Sky Blue, Red</p> <p>Armor aluminum frame (advertised)</p> </td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Follow all of the news live from Google’s 2023 Pixel event <a data-i13n="cpos:14;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-2023-liveblog-live-updates-on-the-pixel-8-reveal-130029820.html">right here[/url].</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-8-pro-vs-the-competition-from-tensor-to-temperature-sensor-151016002.html?src=rss Source: Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. the competition: From Tensor to temperature sensor (https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-8-pro-vs-the-competition-from-tensor-to-temperature-sensor-151016002.html?src=rss) |