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Google Pixel 8

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.2 inches

ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)

FCC IDA4RGKWS6

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FCC ID A4RGKWS6 · released 2023-08-14.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.05 W/kg66% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only0.99 W/kg62% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only0.85 W/kg53% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)	n/a
FCC ID	A4RGKWS6
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Google Pixel 8 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Google Pixel 8 head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Google Pixel 8 body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Google Pixel 8
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Announced	October 4, 2023
Status	Available
Model Names	GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41

Display

Type	OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Size	6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Features	Always-on display
Display Test	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)

Camera

Main Camera	Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2m, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126 (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25m, AF
Main Features	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22m
Selfie Camera Features	Auto-HDR, panorama
Selfie Camera Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable
Charging	27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 18W wireless Reverse wireless

Hardware

Operating System	Android 14
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
Performance	AnTuTu: 926801 (v9), 1158631 (v10) GeekBench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Connectivity

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

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	-26.0 LUFS (Very good)

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight	187 g (6.60 oz)
Colors	Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GKWS6, G9BQD
5G Network	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GKWS6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G9BQD