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Pixel 8 vs realme C55

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2023

Pixel 8

$699

82.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

82.0

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery78/100

· 2023

realme C55

$199

82.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

82.0

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Pixel 8:

✓4g lighter chassis (187g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.2" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy realme C55:

✓$500 lower launch MSRP ($199 vs $699)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+425 mAh more capacity)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Pixel 8	realme C55
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	OLED	IPS LCD
Screen Size	6.2"	6.72"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (428 ppi)	2400x1080 (392 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	90 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	680 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.68, OIS, Samsung GN2	64 MP, f/1.79
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	10.5 MP, f/2.2	8 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm	165.6 x 75.9 x 7.8 mm
Weight	187 g	191 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,575 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W wired fast charging	33W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	18W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.3	5.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$699	$199

Editorial Lab Verdict

Pixel 8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Pixel 8 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy Pixel 8:

Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz · Brighter screen: 2,000 nits peak vs 680 nits

When to buy realme C55:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+425 mAh more) · Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Pixel 8 vs realme C55

Which phone is better: Pixel 8 or realme C55?

Pixel 8 leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.0/100 compared to realme C55 (82.0/100), driven by advantages in Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz and Brighter screen: 2,000 nits peak vs 680 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Pixel 8 and realme C55?

Pixel 8 is equipped with a 6.2-inch display and 4575 mAh battery, while realme C55 features a 6.72-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Pixel 8 and realme C55?

In lab hardware evaluations, Pixel 8 scores 88/100 in camera performance, while realme C55 scores 84/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Pixel 8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Pixel 8 vs realme C55

Which phone is better: Pixel 8 or realme C55?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Pixel 8 and realme C55?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Pixel 8 and realme C55?

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