No need to fall into an existential crisis just yet: All current Pixel phones – Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel Fold, and now Pixel 8a – feature an Actua display with vivid colors, rich detail, and a refresh rate up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling and switching between apps.¹

They’re all also equipped with Google AI, which enables all the magical stuff: Fix your photos like magic with Best Take² and Magic Editor,³ block unwanted calls with Call Assist,⁴ and simply circle words or images to search.⁵ And Gemini app helps you get things done. Brainstorm ideas, start writing, make plans, quickly find and summarize info from Gmail and Google Docs, and more.⁶ All of the Pixel features are powered by the Google Tensor chip, which, you guessed it, is on all these Pixel phones. 

And there’s more! All Pixel 8 phones come with at least seven years of security updates to protect you and your sensitive data now and in the future.⁷ They each have a battery that can last over 24 hours, and up to 72 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode. ^8,9

Every Pixel phone gets better over time, too. Regular Feature Drops boost helpfulness and usability, upgrading the camera, battery, calls, and more.¹⁰

Obviously these Pixel phones have a lot in common. So what are the differences? The most evident is form factor, with sizes ranging from the 6.1" Pixel 8a¹¹ to the 7.6" Pixel Fold.¹² There are also camera specs, performance and design differences, and, of course, price. 

We’ll start with the lowest-priced Pixel with the standard set of features and build up from there. Take a look to see which one is right for you.

Pixel 8a has the best smartphone camera under $500.¹³ It delivers lots of value for those who don’t need a pro-level camera or the top-tier specs. 

• The Pixel Camera takes amazing photos and videos, every time. Use Best Take,² Audio Magic Eraser,¹⁴ and Magic Editor³ to create perfect group shots and fix images with ease.

• Do more, even faster – like screening calls⁴ and simply circling images or words to search.⁵

• With its durable design, Pixel 8a can handle slips, spills, and dust.¹⁵ And it has a scratch-resistant 6.1" Actua display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3.¹¹

• It bears repeating: You get all this for less than $500.¹³

Pixel 8 is equipped with premium design materials and finishes, powerful performance, and advanced camera features. 

• Pixel 8 raises the design bar with contoured edges, a glass back with a satin finish, and stylish colors. It’s made with recycled materials and it’s scratch-resistant, with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2.¹⁵ 

• The Pixel 8 camera has advanced image processing to reveal vivid colors and striking details in any light. It features 2x optical zoom¹² and Macro Focus, so even the smallest subjects can become spectacular images.

• The 6.2" high-resolution Actua display¹⁷ delivers sharp images and rich colors with a refresh rate up to 120Hz for smoother gaming, scrolling, and switching between apps.¹ 

Pixel 8 Pro has an immersive 6.7" display,¹⁷ fully updated pro-level cameras, and never-before-seen editing to make selfies sharper, close-ups closer, and photos and videos more stunning than ever.¹⁸

• The most refined Pixel design yet – Pixel 8 Pro is crafted with a polished aluminum frame and smooth, matte back glass. It comes in elegant colors and is made with recycled materials.¹⁶

• It comes with 4 GB more RAM than Pixel 8 and more storage options, and the display refresh rate intelligently adjusts between 1 and 120Hz for responsive performance and power efficiency.¹

• Pixel 8 Pro sports Pixel’s best camera ever.¹⁸ Its triple rear camera system includes the best zoom yet on a Pixel phone and helps you take better low-light photos and sharper selfies.¹⁸ It includes Video Boost, a dedicated 5x telephoto lens, improved autofocus, and full-resolution photography with Pro controls.¹⁹ 

• Bonus: It even comes with a built-in thermometer that lets you take your temperature (or someone else’s) with a simple forehead scan, and save your results to your Fitbit profile.²⁰

It’s a Pixel phone on the outside, and a big, immersive display on the inside that’s perfect for movies, photos, work, and multitasking. 

• Pixel Fold has a thin and sophisticated design with the most durable hinge on a foldable phone in the market today.²¹ It comes with two screens: 5.8" while folded and an immersive 7.6" when unfolded.¹²

• Split Screen allows you to open two apps at once,²² while tabletop mode makes it easy to watch videos hands-free or take awesome time-lapse videos and night-sky photos without a tripod.

• For higher-quality selfies, you can use the rear camera.²³ Unfold Pixel Fold, frame yourself with the front display, and snap a photo.