Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 5
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | GKWS6, G9BQD | GD1YQ |
| Announced | 2023, October | 2020, September |
| Released | 2023, October | 2020, September |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in) | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) | 151 g (5.33 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose | Just Black, Sorta sage |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 3G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 4G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Network | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM or eSIM |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Display Colors | 1B colors | 16M colors |
| Pixel Density | 428 ppi density | 432 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | Always-on display HDR10+ 90Hz refresh rate |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Dual Cameras | Dual Cameras |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
| Camera Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Selfie Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | - | Android One |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 620 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128/256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 18W wireless / Reverse wireless | Yes |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 4575 mAh, Battery | 4080 mAh, Battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | Yes, 18W USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
