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