Specifications
Screen Size6.7 inchesFront-Facing Camera10.5 megapixelsRear-Facing Camera50 megapixelsTelephoto Camera 148 megapixelsUltrawide Camera48 megapixelsSeriesGoogle Pixel 8
Key Specs
Screen Size6.7 inchesFront-Facing Camera10.5 megapixelsRear-Facing Camera50 megapixelsTelephoto Camera 148 megapixelsUltrawide Camera48 megapixelsSeriesGoogle Pixel 8
General
Product NamePixel 8 Pro 128GB (Unlocked)BrandGoogleModel NumberGA04798-USSeriesGoogle Pixel 8Year of Release2023ColorObsidianColor CategoryBlack
Display
Screen Size6.7 inchesScreen Resolution1344 x 2992Display TypeOLEDScreen TypeOtherScreen MaterialOLEDBrightness2400 nits
Camera
Integrated CameraFront, Rear, Ultrawide, Telephoto 1Front-Facing Camera10.5 megapixelsRear-Facing Camera50 megapixelsTelephoto Camera 148 megapixelsUltrawide Camera48 megapixelsOptical Zoom5xDigital Zoom20xHigh Dynamic Range (HDR)Yes
Network
CarrierUnlockedCarrier CompatibilityAT&T, Verizon, Google FiNetwork Connectivity5GUnlockedYesUniversal UnlockedYes
Connectivity
Headphone JackNoWireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-FiDisplayPort Over USB-CNone
Power
Wireless ChargingYesWireless Charging StandardQiFast Charging CapabilityWirelessDevice Power SharingNone
Features
Model FamilyGoogle Pixel 8 ProUsage Time(s)24+ Hour Battery Life with Standard Use & up to 72-Hours with Extreme Battery Saver mode.GPS EnabledYesGlobal PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoProtective QualitiesDust resistant, Water resistantMaximum Depth Of Water Resistance4.9 feetSecurity FeaturesFingerprint readerBuilt-in Storage128 gigabytes
Compatibility
Voice Assistant Built-inGoogle AssistantSIM Card SlotsDual SIM
Performance
Operating SystemAndroid 14Processor Speed2.91 gigahertzPhone Memory (RAM)12 gigabytes
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 yearManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
UPC840244705077
Introducing Pixel 8 Pro, the all-pro phone engineered by Google. It’s sleek, sophisticated, powerful, and secure. With Google AI, you can do more, even faster. [1] The triple camera system includes a dedicated 5x telephoto lens, improved autofocus, and full-resolution photography with Pro controls. And the all-day battery charges faster than ever. [2] [3]
Universal Unlocked
Compatible with all major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Also compatible with prepaid carriers including Google Fi, Cricket Wireless, MetroPCS, Total Wireless, Tracfone, and Mint.
The power behind Google AI and Pixel 8 Pro
The new Google Tensor G3 chip is built with Google AI for cutting-edge photo and video features and smarter ways to help. ¹ And it makes Pixel super fast and efficient.
Pixel’s best pro camera yet
Pixel 8 Pro has four updated pro-level cameras with Pixel's best zoom ever. ¹ And Pro controls unlock advanced settings and support full-resolution images. ⁴
Brilliant display, inside and out
The immersive 6.7-inch display makes everything sharp. ⁵ And the refresh rate intelligently adjusts between 1 and 120Hz for responsive performance. ⁶
Circle to Search: A super easy way to search.
Circle to search anything right from the app you’re in. Just draw a circle with your finger around an image, text, or video, and Google AI finds it fast. ⁶
Pixel’s super dependable, all-day battery
The Adaptive Battery can last over 24 hours. ⁸ Turn on Extreme Battery Saver, and it can last up to 72 hours. ⁸ And it charges faster than ever. ⁹
Powered by Android. And it's easy to switch to Pixel
Transfer your contacts, photos, messages, and more. ⁹ And Pixel already comes with your favorite Google apps.
Video sounds even better, just like that
Audio Magic Eraser uses Google AI to reduce disruptive noises like cars and wind and highlight the sounds you want.**
Group pics, perfected
Did someone blink or look away? Pixel’s Best Take combines similar photos into one fantastic picture where everyone looks their best.*
Gemini Nano now on Pixel 8 Pro.
Gemini Nano powers helpful new AI features like Summarize in Recorder. Get a summary of your recorded conversations, interviews, presentations and more. Available only in English.
Security you can depend on
With Google Tensor G3 and the Titan M2 security chip, Pixel is built with layers of security to help keep your personal info safe.
¹ Compared to earlier Pixel phones.
² Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features. Average battery life during testing was approximately 31 hours. Battery testing conducted on a major carrier network.
Battery testing conducted in California in mid 2023 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.
³ Compared to earlier Pixel phones. Fast wired charging rates (up to 27W on Pixel 8 and up to 30W on Pixel 8 Pro) are based upon use of the Google 30W USB-C® Charger plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may be slower. Adapters sold separately.
⁴ Not available on all cameras or apps.
⁵ When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 6.7 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
⁶ Requires internet connection and compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches.
⁷ Storage specifications refer to capacity before formatting. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
⁸ Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity).
Battery testing conducted on a major carrier network. Battery testing conducted in California in mid 2023 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that, for the “up to 72 hours” claim only.
Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.
*Some third party apps and data may not be transferred automatically.
*Requires Google Photos app. May not work on all elements.
*SIM card not included.
What's Included
USB-C to Lightning Cable
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- A: AnswerHi Pixel, You do not lose anything significant with the unlocked version of the Pixel 8 Pro when using it on Verizon. The unlocked version supports all of the major 5G and LTE frequency bands used by Verizon, including mmWave. This means that you will be able to get good coverage and performance, including access to Verizon's fastest 5G speeds. However, there are a few minor differences between the unlocked and carrier-locked versions of the Pixel 8 Pro. For example, the unlocked version may not come with pre-installed carrier apps, and you may need to contact Verizon manually to set up certain features, such as visual voicemail. Overall, the unlocked version of the Pixel 8 Pro is a good choice for users like you or me who want the flexibility to switch carriers in the future. It also supports all of the major features that Verizon offers, including mmWave 5G. I hope this info helps!
Answered by FernandoR
Q: QuestionCan I trade in my phone in person at the Best Buy store ?(6 answers)
A: AnswerYes, in person or by mail. I recommend doing so in personAnswered by Ansbaum
- A: AnswerHi there, I looked into the best buy return policy and this is what I found: The policy states that "Most new, unopened electronics can be returned within 15 days of purchase." However, there is an exception for trade-ins, which are considered "final." The Best Buy trade-in policy states that "Once your trade-in device is received and processed, the trade-in value will be applied to your purchase or refunded to you, depending on your payment method. The trade-in process is final and cannot be reversed." This means that if you purchase a Pixel at Best Buy with a trade-in and then decide to return the Pixel, you will not get your old phone back. You will only receive a refund for the purchase price of the Pixel. I hope this info helps!
Answered by FernandoR
Q: Questiondo we get international warranty??(3 answers)
A: AnswerAccording to the Google Pixel warranty page, Google provides warranty, support, and parts for Pixel phones in the following countries and regions: ✓Australia ✓Austria ✓Belgium ✓Canada ✓Denmark ✓Finland ✓France ✓Germany ✓Greece ✓Hong Kong ✓Ireland ✓Italy ✓Japan ✓Korea ✓Luxembourg ✓Netherlands ✓New Zealand ✓Norway ✓Portugal ✓Singapore ✓Spain ✓Sweden ✓Switzerland ✓Taiwan ✓United Kingdom ✓United States If you purchased your Pixel phone in a country or region where it is not sold, you may not be able to get warranty service or support. And note that the Google warranty for Pixel phones is not the same in all supported countries. The warranty period and coverage may vary depending on the country where you purchased your phone. For example, in the United States, the Google warranty for Pixel phones covers hardware defects for one year from the date of purchase. In Canada, the warranty period is also one year, but it also covers accidental damage to the screen one time. It is also important to note that the Google warranty is only valid in the country where you purchased your phone. If you purchase your phone in a different country and then move to a country where the warranty is not valid, you will not be able to get warranty service or support. I hope this information is helpful. ;)Answered by FernandoR
Q: QuestionUntil what date will the free watch be available? Is it only a preorder special?(2 answers)
A: AnswerHi Questionman, The free Pixel Watch 2 offer is available to customers who pre-order the Pixel 8 Pro between October 4th and October 16th, 2023. It is not clear whether the offer will be available after the pre-order period ends. I hope this info helps!Answered by FernandoR
Q: QuestionDoes the free item have to be the watch? I want the buds(3 answers)
A: AnswerHi there, No, you can choose the Google Pixel Buds Pro as your free item when you pre-order the Google Pixel 8 Pro. You do not have to choose the Pixel Watch 2. Note that the watch only comes with the preorder of the Pro version of the phone and not with the regular Pixel. I hope this info helps!Answered by FernandoR
- A: AnswerHey Luke, I just confirmed and the Straight Talk is eligible for the trade-in program at Best Buy. Best Buy accepts trade-ins from all major carriers, including Straight Talk. You can trade in your Straight Talk phone for a new phone from any carrier, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. I hope this info helps!
Answered by FernandoR
Q: QuestionDoes the exchange offer work with unlocked iPhones?(1 answer)
A: AnswerHi Applesheep, I just spoke with a rep and he told me that you should be able to trade it in on a store. I hope this info helps!Answered by FernandoR
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Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1073 reviews
4.7Rating by feature
- 4.9Display Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- 4.8Camera
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- 4.5Battery Life
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
23 expert reviews
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the Pixel 8 Pro's camera, battery life, AI features, design, and performance. They appreciate the excellent camera quality, long battery life, sleek design, and fast performance. While some customers have concerns about heating issues and the phone being expensive, overall, customers are pleased with the phone's features and software.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good-Good Hardware, not good experience w/Android
I originally bought this phone and returned it because I thought the battery life was terrible. This is not an iPhone, so the user has to remember, there are multiple settings such as brightness and battery settings that you can do to improve your experience. I ended up returning the phone. I read more and more about the phone and ending up buying it AGAIN for the purposes of testing the battery, and the AI features, including some of the photo editing tools. The good: Battery life wasn't so bad, but I was aware of how bright the screen could be and turned out the battery saver settings. The camera was good, and generally took better pictures at full zoom than my iPhone 14 pro. The bad: I was really looking forward to the ability to use voice recognition for communicating across all platforms and I found it to be just as restrictive as iPhone. For instance, I thought this would work with Slack such as "Hey Google, send Slack message to Robert". It won't do that. (Neither will Siri by the way.) I routinely asked the Google Assistant to send a message and the assistant would come up and display the text from one particular request hours ago. Never figured this out. Some will say "the next update will fix that". I see- it's coming back to me now from my previous experience with Pixel: Everything gets fixed in a future update. I need it to work now however, more polished like iPhone. It really struggled for the Google Assistant to work properly one day, perhaps something wrong with the January update, who knows- but this is when I made the decision to return it. Understanding what I speak and then processing it... in some way, this phone should be the best at picking up your voice commands, and just all of a sudden in failed miserably. Also- the thumbprint scanner is just "okay". It did struggle somewhat, so I went ahead and registered additional entries for my thumbs, but I wanted to do both index fingers as well (imagine your phone laying down on your desk), but it was limited to 4 fingerprints! The face scanner is adequate, but it was significantly slower than iOS, doesn't appear to work in dimly lit situations, and may open your phone if your dog is in front of the screen. It seemed "gimmicky" and not really ready for prime time to be honest. For work: I loved the ability to have a separate "work profile" for apps, and the ability to Pause and Unpause that. However, when work profiles are "Unpaused" the darn phone will not do screenshots, I assume that is prohibited by my work policy.... But why is one able to do in on an iPhone with the same profiles installed? There was probably a "work-around"... but I'm just not into a place at work and home where I can spend time finding the "work-arounds". One thing that annoyed me- in my town of 17,000 there are no cases for this phone! Maybe the T-Mobile or Verizon stores that are managed by third party; but even the Verizon store in the nearest metro area only had maybe one of each kind of case available- 1 otterbox defender, 1 Google branded case. Best Buy had maybe only 1 available, Target oddly enough had 2 available. If you are heavy into Magsafe accessories- you will be disappointed at the offering available. Let's talk about the AI for a moment. In most of the native apps- Gmail, messages, for instance- you will get AI suggestions on how to reword your sentences in normal communication. I actually liked that for my communication for more formal purposes. As I recall, I do not think that existed for Facebook messenger or Slack messaging for instance. Lastly, let's talk about the camera experience. For full zoom- this camera outperformed my iPhone 14 Pro. For portrait photos, normal photos- it was on par, it was good. Let's have a real discussion on the likelihood you are going to use the "Best Take" AI feature where you are going to be given some alternative facial expressions to use for that one person in the group whose eyes are closed or looking down.... that feature is NOT READY for prime-time folks. The “magic eraser"... same, it just isn't all that great. It will show weird blobs of things in an area where you removed someone’s drink or something from their hand. It's just not ready. Another strange disappointment in the two phones that I set up were that it didn't transfer ANY of the messages from my iPhone. I did everything right, including chatting with a support rep on my second attempt. Google Support typed something to the effect of "it was only going to transfer 25mb anyway". Wow- okay. Bummer. I think I could have worked on this a little more with Verizon and they could have come up with a solution, but to transfer your phone through the exact process identified (and twice) and it not work for messages only was a little disheartening. Let's chat about messaging for a moment- there is some good news about how in 2024 the experience between IOS and android messaging will improve. Apple will make some concessions and embrace RCS- you can read more about that if you google those search terms. For now, there have been some improvements with how the pixel user can see how an iPhone user reacts to your message "the heart, thumbs up, thumbs down, 'ha-ha'," that sort of thing- and vice versa. I paid two restocking fees to return this phone, I tried to have my first one refunded, and a BEST BUY rep said it would be, but I don't think it was. I wanted this to work. It my work for you. If you are someone who isn't tied to IOS, you like a lot of feature rich options (that may not work as you intended until the next update), and lastly- if you can get over the fact that you will probably always live with sales reps at stores telling you this phone is a poor choice (seriously)- then this is for you! One thing everyone agrees on- the full price for this phone is too high. Make sure you are saving at least 20% off the normal price. If you are coming from another Pixel- you will love this phone.
Posted by Crawfish
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quite possibly the best Android phone!
I've been an Android user since the very beginning, so I have a lot of experience with various manufacturers and how they modify Android. Up until this point, I was primarily a Samsung user and I was a bit sick of One UI; I really wanted to experience stock Android, and so I chose to finally get a phone made by the people who made Android. This is an amazing phone. The camera is breathtaking, the battery life is *beyond* amazing, and additionally, beyond the fancy features Google provides, they are supporting this platform for another seven years, and it is completely hackable! This is the perfect phone for the long term user, and even after Google EOLs it, they'll make it easy to build new ROMs manually even after the end of support.
Posted by soulcario
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The real pro
Preordered the Pixel 8 Pro and it has been awesome since day 1. - the phone is big but doesn't feel too heavy in the hand - the porcelain color is so soothing to the eyes - camera is amazing: took better low light photos that an iPhone - performance is smooth - battery is great Not specific to the 8 pro, but the Pixel's "At a glance" feature is very useful to see weather forecast or upcoming events on the home screen and the lock screen in one line. I don't need a calendar and a weather widget for this. Saves lot of screen space. Also useful are the call screening features again not specific to the 8 pro. With the new Gemini AI assistant deployed it's even better and easier to search and find answers. Overall a great phone. I have used Pixel 6a, 7 and 7 pro and they had one or other issue. But the 8 pro has been stellar so far!
This review is from Google - Pixel 8 Pro 128GB (Unlocked) - Porcelain
Posted by KiranG