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Google Pixel 8
from ~$699
- 120Hz display
- 7 years of updates
- Brighter screen
Google · Phone · 2022
Upgrading your Google Pixel 7? The best upgrades right now: Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 9 Pro. Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 6.3" 90Hz OLED |
|---|---|
| Chip | Tensor G2 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | 4355 mAh |
| Camera | 50MP dual |
from ~$699
from ~$999
Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3" 90Hz OLED | 6.3" 120Hz OLED |
| Chip | Tensor G2 | Tensor G4 |
| Battery | 4355 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Camera | 50MP dual | 50MP triple |
At 4 years, your Google Pixel 7 is in the window where an upgrade starts to make sense. Lithium-ion batteries typically fall to around 80% of their original capacity after a few hundred charge cycles, so battery life is usually the first thing owners notice. If yours still lasts a full day, there's no rush — if it doesn't, the picks below are a real improvement.
For most people the Google Pixel 9 Pro is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $999. The main gains: 5x telephoto zoom; Gemini AI built in; Triple camera.
The Google Pixel 8, from about $699. It's the smallest step up that still feels like a real change from a 2022 phone.
For everyday use, generally yes — but at 4 years the battery has usually lost meaningful capacity, and that's what most owners feel first.
Trade-in values move constantly with condition and carrier promotions, so treat any fixed number with suspicion. Check the current offer from Apple, Samsung, or your carrier directly, and compare it against selling privately — private sales usually pay more but take longer.