Google Pixel 8 vs Minimal Phone 2
40.9Performance20
54.3Display20
44.2Camera21.8
52.9Battery29.4
94.7Features33.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 81 spec wins — Minimal Phone 2
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 23.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and display (+34). Minimal Phone 2 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
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 33
Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $450 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Minimal Phone 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″+77% | 3.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | E-Ink |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 960x640 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+43% | 300 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Minimal Phone 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | — |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Minimal Phone 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 11 MP+31% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Minimal Phone 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+14% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+50% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Minimal Phone 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | — |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Minimal Phone 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Minimal Phone 2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Minimal Phone 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |