Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. the competition: From Tensor to temperature sensor

Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. the competition: From Tensor to temperature sensor

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.
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.
<table><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Google Pixel 8 Pro
</td><td>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
</td><td>Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
</td></tr><tr><td>Pricing (MSRP)
</td><td>From $999
</td><td>From $1,199
</td><td>From $1,200
</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions
</td><td>6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches
</td><td>6.29 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches
</td><td>6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches
</td></tr><tr><td>Weight
</td><td>7.5 ounces
</td><td>7.81 ounces
</td><td>8.25 ounces
</td></tr><tr><td>Screen size
</td><td>6.7 inches
</td><td>6.7 inches
</td><td>6.8 inches
</td></tr><tr><td>Screen resolution
</td><td>1,344 x 2,992
489 ppi
</td><td>1,290 x 2,796
460 ppi
</td><td>1,440 x 3,088
500 ppi
</td></tr><tr><td>Screen type
</td><td>LTPO OLED
Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)
Up to 2,400 nits brightness
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
</td><td>LTPO OLED
Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)
Up to 2,000 nits brightness
Ceramic Shield
</td><td>AMOLED
Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)
Up to 1,750 nits brightness
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
</td></tr><tr><td>SoC
</td><td>Google Tensor G3
</td><td>Apple A17 Pro
Hexa-core CPU (up to 3.78GHz)
6-core Apple GPU
</td><td>Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Octa-core CPU (up to 3.36GHz)
Adreno 740 GPU
</td></tr><tr><td>RAM
</td><td>12GB
</td><td>8GB
</td><td>8GB / 12GB
</td></tr><tr><td>Battery
</td><td>4,950mAh
"Beyond 24 hours"
</td><td>"Up to 29 hours video playback"
</td><td>5,000mAh
"Up to 26 hours of video playback"
</td></tr><tr><td>Charging
</td><td>USB Type-C 3.2
Up to 30W wired
Up to 23W wireless with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)
Qi wireless charging up to 12W
Reverse wireless charging
</td><td>USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
"Up to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes"
MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W
Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
Reverse wired charging
</td><td>USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Up to 45W wired
Qi/WPC wireless charging up to 15W
Reverse wireless charging
</td></tr><tr><td>Storage
</td><td>128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
</td><td>256GB / 512GB / 1TB
</td><td>256GB / 512GB / 1TB
</td></tr><tr><td>Rear camera
</td><td>Main: 50 MP, f/1.68
Ultrawide: 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5 degree FOV
Telephoto: 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom
</td><td>Main: 48 MP, f/1.78
Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV
Telephoto: 12 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom
</td><td>Main: 200 MP, f/1.7
Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV
Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom
Telephoto: 10 MP, f/4.9, 10x optical zoom
</td></tr><tr><td>Front camera
</td><td>10.5 MP, f/2.2
</td><td>12 MP, f/1.9
</td><td>12 MP, f/2.2
</td></tr><tr><td>Video capture
</td><td>Rear: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps
Front: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60fps
</td><td>Rear: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240 fps
Front: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120 fps
</td><td>Rear: 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240/960 fps
Front: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
</td></tr><tr><td>Water and dust resistance
</td><td>IP68
</td><td>IP68
</td><td>IP68
</td></tr><tr><td>Wi-Fi
</td><td>Wi-Fi 7
</td><td>Wi-Fi 6E
</td><td>Wi-Fi 6E
</td></tr><tr><td>Bluetooth
</td><td>v5.3
</td><td>v5.3
</td><td>v5.3
</td></tr><tr><td>NFC
</td><td>Yes
</td><td>Yes
</td><td>Yes
</td></tr><tr><td>OS
</td><td>Android 14
"Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates"
</td><td>iOS 17
</td><td>Android 13, One UI 5.1
Four generations of OS updates, five years of security updates
</td></tr><tr><td>Finishes
</td><td>Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay
Polished aluminum frame
</td><td>Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium
Titanium frame
</td><td>Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Cream, Lime, Sky Blue, Red
Armor aluminum frame (advertised)
</td></tr></tbody></table>
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].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

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