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Google Pixel 8 Pro
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Google Pixel 8 Pro

Released: 2023, October 04Price: $ 319.86 / £ 293.99 / € 604.47Status: Available. Released 2023, October 12

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Google
Model
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Released
2023, October 04
Status
Available. Released 2023, October 12
Price
$ 319.86 / £ 293.99 / € 604.47
OS
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Dimensions
162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
213 g (7.51 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM +, eSIM

Display

Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak)
Size
6.7 inches, 108.7 cm, 2, (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Internal
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
Triple
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 48 MP, f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Charging
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min, 23W wireless, Reverse wireless, Bypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - G1MNW
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G1MNW
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

Other

Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
Models
GC3VE, G1MNW
Display
1600 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2023, October 04
Loudspeaker
-26.6 LUFS (Good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 924853 (v9), 1151243 (v10), GeekBench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6), GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (new)
Active use score 11:14h
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 90h

Google Pixel 8 Pro Overview

About Google Pixel 8 Pro Google Pixel 8 Pro is another flagship from Google's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. Google Pixel 8 Pro has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM with Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Google Pixel 8 Pro can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Google Pixel 8 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Google Pixel 8 Pro support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Google devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Google Pixel 8 Pro void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Google Pixel 8 Pro will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Google Pixel 8 Pro run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Google Pixel 8 Pro.

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