Which Google Pixel is Best for You to Buy

So many Pixel options. Here’s how to pick the right one for you.

This guide will help you figure out what’s important to you – and the Pixel that matches.

Google Pixel phones are designed to bring hardware and software together, with AI at the center, to help you be more creative and productive.

All Pixel phones have cameras with amazing image quality, plus built-in Google AI to make the finished photos even better. A long-lasting battery means you can go all day without needing a charge.² The Google Tensor chip in every phone delivers fast, responsive performance that powers the camera and features you use to save time and make things easier. And Pixel phones are protected by multiple layers of security, including the Titan M2™ security chip.³

But, while Pixel offers those benefits across all models, different people have different needs. So Pixel comes in a diverse portfolio to meet them, from our budget-friendly A-Series to the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Fold. Pixel 7a comes with features at the most affordable price, while the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have the latest hardware specs and more advanced capabilities. Pixel Fold offers a fully functioning phone on the outside, and it gives you a larger canvas when unfolded to explore the Pixel possibilities for multitasking and entertainment.

“With Pixel, our goal is to build the right product for the right user at the right price,” says Peter Prunuske, Google senior director of product management.

No matter the Pixel you choose, Google’s powerful AI and innovative hardware, combined with software and security updates, help your phone stay up to date, adapt to you, and delight you in new ways. Here are some ways to figure out which Pixel is best for you.

Peter Prunuske, Google senior director of product management With Pixel, our goal is to build the right product for the right user at the right price.

Create your own memories

With amazing lenses and Google AI editing, the Pixel Camera makes it easy to take amazing photos and videos. Front and rear camera systems have ultrawide lenses, while the Tensor chip and AI-powered features sharpen blurry images of loved ones in motion, remove unwanted objects, take clear pictures in low light, and more. Real Tone represents the nuances of different skin tones beautifully and authentically, and Macro Focus on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro lets you take stunning close-ups.

Which phone has the camera features you care about the most?

Pixel 8 Pro – The best camera on a Pixel, with an extra telephoto lens to get up to 30x closer to your subjects with Super Res Zoom.⁵ Pro controls on Pixel 8 Pro give you more creative control and unlock advanced camera settings to enable high-resolution images for richer detail.⁶

With Video Boost, you now get amazing video processing that automatically adjusts color, lighting, stabilization, and graininess – and goes even further with Night Sight Video.⁷

Pixel 8 – A fully upgraded rear camera system with advanced image processing to reveal vivid colours and striking details in any light. And it has Macro Focus so the smallest subjects can become spectacular images.

Pixel 7a – Maybe you don’t need all the bells and whistles and just want great photos made simple. If you just want a great family shot, Pixel 7a’s dual rear camera system lets you create perfect photos every time. It’s easy to take amazing pictures in low light, fix your blurry photos, and remove distractions.

Pixel Fold – The amazing Pixel Camera now in a foldable phone. Astrophotography is even better on this foldable. The stable folding base removes the need for a tripod, making it easy to get the long exposure you need to photograph the night sky when it’s in tabletop mode. With this split-screen multitasking master, open two apps side by side and do more things at once.

A phone as stylish as it is helpful

Phones should look cool. After all, your phone is likely to spend more time in your hand than hidden away in your pocket or purse. That’s why all Pixel phones are made with elegant materials and designed with both style and longevity in mind. Even better, these phones are made in part with recycled materials.⁹ And since bumps and dings are an inevitable part of a phone’s journey, all Pixel models are scratch- and water-resistant.¹⁰

Pixel has you covered for all your phone fashion needs.

Pixel 8 Pro – Sleek and sophisticated, Pixel 8 Pro is crafted with a polished aluminum frame and smooth, matte back glass. It comes in elegant colors such as Porcelain and Bay.

Pixel 8 – Fresh and modern, Pixel 8 raises the bar for beautiful design, standing out with Hazel and Rose colors, contoured edges, and a satin finish.

Pixel 7a – It comes in four bold colors, including Coral, a Google Store exclusive. And it’s made with recycled aluminum, glass, and plastic.⁹

Pixel Fold – With cutting-edge tech and a sleek design profile, Pixel Fold is our most versatile form factor yet. When folded, it provides a thoughtful hand size similar to what you’d get from a more traditional smartphone. Once you unfold it, you get an immersive 7.6" display perfect for media and multitasking.

Stay on the go, worry-free

Whether you’re running errands, jumping between meetings, or heading out on an all-day hike, Pixel has you covered with plenty of storage options and a battery that will work for more than 24 hours under most circumstances.² The Adaptive Battery uses machine learning to power apps based on which are more important to you.

If you need to radically extend battery life, all Pixel phones let you turn on Extreme Battery Saver to get up to 72 hours.² And when that dies down, charge back to 50% in just 30 minutes with fast wired charging. For wireless charging, Pixel Stand is fast and convenient.¹³

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Made for you

Pixel phones provide memories, entertainment, and productivity. And with Google AI on every phone, Pixel is transformed from an amazing smartphone into a truly personal device, tailored to the way you use it and getting better and more helpful over time.¹ In addition, you can customize your lock screen or download wallpapers that speak to you.

Pixel 8 Pro – With its stunning 2400 nit peak brightness and a variable refresh rate that intelligently adjusts from 1 to 120Hz, even in direct sunlight, you’ll love how Super Actua renders Ultra HDR images on its 6.7-inch display.¹⁴ And with its powerful processor, it’s great for gaming, too.

Pixel 8 – Pixel 8’s 6.2-inch high-resolution Actua display delivers sharp, vivid colors and rich detail, with a refresh rate up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling and switching between apps.¹⁵

Pixel 7a – With its slightly smaller display (6.1 inches), Pixel 7a is a great phone for emails and chats.

Pixel Fold – With a signature design including split-screen multitasking on its 7.6" display that gives you all the benefits of a tablet, Pixel Fold lets you do many things at once on apps optimized to take advantage of the larger screen – or enjoy a movie on its full screen. Keep it folded and the exterior screen lets you do all the usual tasks you’d expect from a Pixel phone – like responding to Messages, browsing Chrome, or using the suite of Call Assist features, such as Direct My Call, Call Screen, Hold for Me and Clear Calling.

Takeaways

There’s a Pixel that best suits your needs – and fits your budget

The Pixel lineup offers different cameras, designs, and storage options to inform your choice

No matter which Pixel you choose, Google’s powerful AI will help your phone grow more personal and helpful over time¹

Pixel 8 Pro

The best of Google. Even more pro.