Head to head
Pixel 8 vs Pixel 7
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Pixel 8 is the newer phone (2023 vs 2022).
- Pixel 7 has the larger display (6.3" vs 6.2").
- Pixel 8 carries the bigger battery (4,575 mAh vs 4,355 mAh).
- Pixel 8 has the faster display (120Hz vs 90Hz).
- Pixel 8 is lighter (187 g vs 197 g).
- Pixel 7 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $169 vs $189 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| Pixel 8 | Pixel 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2023-10-12 | 2022-10-13 |
| Display | 6.2" Actua OLED | 6.3" AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Chip | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G2 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 10.5MP | 10.8MP |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 4355 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 27W wired, Qi wireless (18W), Battery Share | USB-C, fast charging (30W adapter), Qi wireless, Battery Share |
| Dimensions (mm) | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 |
| Weight | 187 g | 197 g |
| Colors at launch | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint (added Jan 2024) | Obsidian, Snow, Lemongrass |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC |
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | nano-SIM + eSIM | nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| Pixel 8 | Pixel 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Obsidian | Obsidian |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
FAQ
Pixel 8 vs Pixel 7, answered.
Which is newer, the Pixel 8 or the Pixel 7?
The Pixel 8 is newer — it launched in 2023, while the Pixel 7 launched in 2022.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Pixel 8: 4,575 mAh vs 4,355 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $169 for the Pixel 7 and $189 for the Pixel 8 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 7?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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