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Pixel 8 vs Pixel Fold

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Pixel 8 has advantages in design & dimensions, rear cameras, while Pixel Fold has advantages in other.

Top Differences

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31 registry fields

Weight187 g283 g
Telephoto mpUnknown10.8
Ram gb812
ChipGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G2
Fast chargeup to 50% charge in about 30 minutes 7 - with Google 30W USB-C® Charger with USB-PD 3.0 (PPS) sold separatelyUnknown

What Changed

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WeightPixel 8

187 g compared with 283 g

Telephoto mpDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with 10.8

Ram gbPixel Fold

8 compared with 12

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

Google Tensor G3 compared with Google Tensor G2

Fast chargeDifferent, with no automatic winner

up to 50% charge in about 30 minutes 7 - with Google 30W USB-C® Charger with USB-PD 3.0 (PPS) sold separately compared with Unknown

Full Comparison

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31 registry fields

FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
Ultra Wide cameraMinor difference1 official source12 MP10.8 MPHigher resolution can preserve more detail in wide scenes.
Telephoto mpMeaningful difference1 official sourceUnknown10.8No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Main cameraMinor difference1 official source50 MP48 MPResolution is one part of camera detail and crop flexibility.
Front cameraMinor difference1 official source10.5 MP9.5 MPFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
ZoomMarginal difference1 official source8x20xNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference1 official source6.2 in5.8 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Brightness peak nitsMarginal difference1 official source2000200No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ResolutionMarginal difference1 official source1080 x 24002092 x 1080No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TechnologyMarginal difference1 official sourceActua OLEDOLEDNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference1 official sourceGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G2Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
Fast chargeMarginal difference1 official sourceup to 50% charge in about 30 minutes 7 - with Google 30W USB-C® Charger with USB-PD 3.0 (PPS) sold separatelyUnknownShorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Capacity mahMarginal difference1 official source45754821No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
WeightMeaningful difference1 official source187 g283 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference1 official source8.912.1No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference1 official source150.5139.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference1 official source70.879.5No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference1 official source128 GB, 256 GB512 GB, 256 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
RatingMarginal difference1 official sourceIP68UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ColorsMarginal difference1 official sourceObsidian, Hazel, Rose, MintObsidian, PorcelainNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Ram gbMeaningful difference1 official source812No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
BluetoothMarginal difference1 official sourceBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2The generation can affect accessory capabilities.
WifiMarginal difference1 official sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
Usb speedMarginal difference1 official sourceUSB 3.2USB 3.2 Gen 2No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldPixel 8Pixel FoldWhy it matters
OsMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownAndroid 13No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

Refresh rate120 Hz
U.S. SIMDual SIM (Nano SIM + eSIM)
Wired max w30
SecurityTitan M2
Cellular5G
ConnectorUSB-C
ReleaseYear2023

Which should you buy?

Pixel 8 and Pixel Fold trade strengths: Pixel 8 leads in Design and Camera, while Pixel Fold leads in Other.

CHOOSE PIXEL 8
  • Choose Pixel 8 if you prioritize design and camera.
CHOOSE PIXEL FOLD
  • Choose Pixel Fold if you prioritize other.

Category-by-category

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · Pixel 8

Leads in design.

REAR CAMERAS · Pixel 8

Leads in camera.

OTHER · Pixel Fold

Leads in other.

PERFORMANCE · Comparable

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BATTERY · Comparable

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CONNECTIVITY · Comparable

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DISPLAY · Comparable

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