Pixel 12 Pro vs Pixel 8 Pro
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The Pixel 12 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro finish level on the SpecEagle score (90/100 each). The Pixel 12 Pro leads on Performance, Camera, Software, while the Pixel 8 Pro answers on Display — pick on ecosystem and price.
SpecEagle subscores
92
Display
94
86
Performance
84
94
Camera
92
86
Battery
86
96
Software
94
Category wins: Pixel 12 Pro 3 · 1 Pixel 8 Pro
Benchmarks
Test
A · Google
B · Google
AnTuTu v12
1,800,000
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AnTuTu v10
—
1,080,000
Full specifications
A · Google
B · Google
Type
LTPO Super Actua OLED
Super Actua LTPO 120 Hz
Size
6.8"
6.7"
Refresh
1-144 Hz
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Resolution
—
1344 x 2992 QHD+
Brightness
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2400 nits HDR peak
A · Google
B · Google
Main
50 MP OIS
50 MP OIS
Periscope
64 MP 8x
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Telephoto
48 MP 3x
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Ultrawide
48 MP
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Front
42 MP UDC
10.5 MP
UW
—
48 MP
Tele
—
48 MP 5x periscope OIS
A · Google
B · Google
Chipset
Tensor G7 Pro (2 nm)
Tensor G3
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
512 GB
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CPU
—
3 GHz octa
A · Google
B · Google
Capacity
5,400 mAh Si-C
5,050 mAh
Charging
60 W
30 W + 23 W Qi
Wireless
30 W Qi3
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A · Google
B · Google
IP rating
IP68
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Body
Aluminium + Victus 3
Aluminium + matte glass
Weight
222 g
213 g
IP68
—
Yes
Temp sensor
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IR rear
A · Google
B · Google
Launch OS
Android 18
—
Updates
8 OS / 8 yr
7 years
Launch
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Android 14
A · Google
B · Google
8x periscope
Pro
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42 MP UDC
Selfie
—
IR temperature sensor
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First in phone
2400 nits HDR
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Brightest
7 yrs updates
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First gen
Choose Pixel 12 Pro if…
- 8x periscope (Pixel-first).
- 42 MP UDC selfie.
- 8 OS updates.
- Tensor G7 Pro.
Choose Pixel 8 Pro if…
- FIRST phone with IR temperature sensor.
- 2400 nits HDR peak — brightest 2023.
- 7 years OS updates.
- Triple cam with 48 MP UW + 5x tele.