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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 8 Plus

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
iPhone 8 Plus

Apple

iPhone 8 Plus

$799

28.6Inno Score
43.7Performance20
60.6Display26.2
64.4Camera35.3
54.3Battery21.3
94.7Features60
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro2 spec wins — iPhone 8 Plus

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 28.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and display (+34). iPhone 8 Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60

Reasons to pick the iPhone 8 Plus

  • 15% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.8 mm
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Screen size6.7 ″+22%5.5 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1344x29921920x1080
Pixel density489 ppi+22%401 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits+284%625 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 8 Plus
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Apple A11 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+67%Top 42%1,050Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+83%Top 43%2,400Top 75%
RAM (max)12 GB+300%3 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB64GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP—
Telephoto48 MP+300%12 MP
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP+50%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Capacity5,050 mAh+88%2,691 mAh
Wired charging30 W+100%15 W
Wireless charging23 W+207%8 W
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Weight213 g202 g+5%
Thickness8.8 mm7.5 mm+15%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 8 Plus
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 8 Plus
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 11
OS update pledge7 years+40%5 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 8 Plus
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 8 Plus
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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