Google Pixel 8 vs Nothing Phone (1)
40.9Performance32
54.3Display47.3
44.2Camera51.5
52.9Battery45.8
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 85 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+9). Nothing Phone (1) 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 32
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 44
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- 22% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 27 W
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.55 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+6% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 778G+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+19%Top 54% | 780,000Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+69%Top 43% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+48%Top 45% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+2% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 33 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+4% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (Nothing OS) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |