Google Pixel 8 Buyer's Guide
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Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on October 4, 2023, at its annual Made by Google event. The Pixel 8 is the latest flagship smartphone and serves as a follow-up to the Pixel 7. The Google Pixel 8 has new features and improvements, including the new Google Tensor G3 chip, a brighter display, a satin metal finish, longer battery life, and an upgraded camera system. Along with the Pixel 8 series, Google also announced the Pixel Watch 2 at this Made by Google event.
Pixel 8 Price
Pixel 8 Specs
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The Pixel 8 key specs include a 6.2” Actua display, a Google Tensor G3 processor, a Titan M2 security coprocessor, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, a 4575 mAh battery, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, an ultra-wideband chip, dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, USB-C, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Pixel 8 also features Fingerprint Unlock with an under-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock, dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) support, sub-6 and mmWave 5G cellular connectivity, stereo speakers, three microphones, noise suppression, and Spatial Audio.
Size and Weight
| Size | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Width | 71 mm 2.8 inches |
| Height | 151 mm 5.9 inches |
| Depth | 9 mm 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 187 g 6.6 ounces |
The Pixel 8 has dimensions of 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm, weighs 187 grams, and has a 6.2-inch display size.
Screen and Display
| Screen Tech | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 |
| Screen Size | 157 mm 6.2 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 428 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| 6.2-inch (157 mm) Actua OLED display, 60–120 Hz, 1080x2400, 428 PPI | |
The Google Pixel 8 features an always-on 6.2-inch Actua (OLED) display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080, a PPI of 428, and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Other key specs for the Pixel 8 display include HDR support, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass, and Smooth Display, which allows for refresh rates between 60 and 120Hz.
Cameras
| Primary | 50.0 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Rear dual camera: 50 MP wide (f/1.68) + 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2); Super Res Zoom up to 8x | |
| Secondary | 10.5 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Front camera: 10.5 MP (f/2.2) | |
The Pixel 8 features a dual rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Octa PD wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens. The wide-angle lens has an 82-degree field of view and an aperture of f/1.68, and the ultra-wide-angle lens has a 125.8-degree field of view and an aperture of f/2.2. On the front, the Google Pixel 8 features a 10.5MP dual PD selfie camera with a 95-degree field of view and an aperture of f/2.2. Some of the key camera features include Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and more.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 4575 mAh |
| USB | USB-C |
| Typical 4575 mAh (minimum 4485 mAh); up to 24+ hour battery life; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver | |
| Fast charging (up to 50% in about 30 minutes) with USB-PD 3.0 (PPS) charger | |
| Fast wireless charging (Qi-certified); Battery Share | |
The Pixel 8 is equipped with a 4575 mAh battery and supports fast wired charging and fast wireless charging. The wired charging requires Google’s 30W USB-C wall power adapter and can charge to 50% in about 30 minutes, and the wireless charging uses the Qi wireless standard. The Pixel 8 supports Battery Share, and the battery life is estimated to be 24 hours or up to 72 hours when using the Extreme Battery Saver mode.
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Pixel 8 Storage
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The Google Pixel 8 is available with 128GB or 256GB of storage space.
Pixel 8 Colors
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The Google Pixel 8 is available in three color options: Hazel, Obsidian, and Rose.
Color Popularity
Hazel
Hazel is a popular Pixel 8 color preference, new to this generation of Google Pixel devices, and not found on the previous Pixel 7.
Shop Hazel Pixel 8Mint
Mint is a unique Pixel 8 color choice, new to this generation of Google Pixel devices, and not found on the previous Pixel 7.
Shop Mint Pixel 8Obsidian
Obsidian is the most popular Pixel 8 color choice, a classic available on the previous generation Pixel 7, and others in the Google Pixel family.
Shop Obsidian Pixel 8Rose
Rose is a popular Pixel 8 color preference, new to this generation of Google Pixel devices, and not found on the previous Pixel 7.
Shop Rose Pixel 8Image Gallery
Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which Pixel 8 color is best for you.
Google Pixel Comparisons
Pixel 8 Family
FAQ
The most popular Pixel 8 storage option is 128 GB, chosen by 87% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the Pixel 8. In February 2026, the average sale price for the 128 GB option was $262, the 256 GB option was $290.
The most popular Pixel 8 color is Obsidian, favored by 49% of buyers.
In general, Pixel 8 color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on Pixel 8 prices.
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