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Pixel 8 Pro 256GB — Tensor G3 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
Google

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Tensor G3 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB

87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Pixel 8 Pro 256GB wins by 3
Pixel 7 Pro 256GB — Tensor G2 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
Google

Pixel 7 Pro 256GB

Tensor G2 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB

84
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB lands at 87 and Pixel 7 Pro 256GB at 84. That puts Pixel 8 Pro 256GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Pixel 8 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓Clean Android with long updates
  • ✓Best computational photography
  • ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)

Pick Pixel 7 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓Clean Android with long updates
  • ✓Best computational photography
  • ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB leads on camera (90 vs 87).

Battery life

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB leads on battery (84 vs 81).

Performance

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB leads on cpu (85 vs 82).

Display

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB leads on display (87 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB 87
vs
84 Pixel 7 Pro 256GB

Score breakdown

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB
87
cpu 85
gpu 82
camera 90
battery 84
display 87
design 86
Pixel 7 Pro 256GB
84
cpu 82
gpu 79
camera 87
battery 81
display 84
design 83

Specs side-by-side

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB versus Pixel 7 Pro 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec Pixel 8 Pro 256GB Pixel 7 Pro 256GB
Chipset
Tensor G3
Tensor G2
Storage
256GB
256GB
OS
Android 13
Android 12

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +Clean Android with long updates
  • +Best computational photography
  • +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Cons
  • −Tensor thermals
  • −Slower charging
  • −Limited regional availability

Pixel 7 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +Clean Android with long updates
  • +Best computational photography
  • +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Cons
  • −Tensor thermals
  • −Slower charging
  • −Limited regional availability

FAQ: Pixel 8 Pro 256GB vs Pixel 7 Pro 256GB

Which is better, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or Pixel 7 Pro 256GB? +

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Pixel 8 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in camera.

Is Pixel 7 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $999, Pixel 7 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in camera.

Does Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or Pixel 7 Pro 256GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or Pixel 7 Pro 256GB? +

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB — leads on camera (90 vs 87). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Pixel 8 Pro 256GB or Pixel 7 Pro 256GB? +

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB — leads on battery (84 vs 81). Screen-on time and charging.