Customer Ratings & Reviews

Notification shade follows dark mode setting, but the quick settings do not. It gives a disconnected feel to the interface when part of it does not react to a system-wide setting. The quick setting toggles are comically large. The thing that irritates me the most about apples control center is that the wifi and bluetooth do not actually toggle off wifi and bluetooth, which is by design i know. It keeps everything apple running smoothly “like magic”. But i know when one thing or anothe needs wifi, but google takes this a step further in the wrong direction and combines wifi and cellular toggles into one just called “internet”. You have to tap to open another pop up menu, then toggle wifi off/on. In the settings app, its just confusing. It seems like every android device has their own unique issue with android auto. oneplus would connect but give an error saying there are no compatible apps, but if you unplug then plug back in it would be fine, samsung liked to completely glitch out the screen visually, google will just disconnect entirely and at random. And ive been using the same USB C cable with my iphone 15 pro so its not the cable, carplay does not fail like this (it irritates me in other ways but thats another review). one issue im not sure is the phone or the network but i tried scheduling support calls on a slow day and it goes straight to voicemail. Ive checked that all spam blocking settings are off but i watched a voicemail and missed call pop up with the phone never ringing. I called myself from another phone and it rang, i dont know what happened there. Otherwise, and for somebody who doesnt nitpick, its a great phone. Smooth, plenty of neat features to play with, cameras are top tier. Maybe i just like samsungs OneUI, i really enjoyed the last version of touchwiz before they scrapped it and switched to OneUI but this latest version is pretty polished, its getting better as it goes where apple seems to be going straight off a cliff with intent and googles ok for now but theyre watching apple fail thinking “that looks like fun we should try it”.

Love this phone! My first Google Pixel, and I am really glad I made the switch. My adult grandson, who is a freaking genius (according to his PhD, not according to me) has been using a Google Pixel for several years and recommended it to me. I figure he can't be wrong! I have had it for 5 months and I am totally happy with it!

Phone is great so far coming from my old pixel, and data transfer was very easy. So far it's responsive, the camera's great, and its size is perfect.

I got the open box "Good" condition one. But it's more of an "Excellent" condition piece. No physical damages, signs of used, display, cameras are great.looks and feels like brand new. The only issue is the most common issue for all pixels, the battery life. 5-6 hours screen time. The best camera I've ever experienced.

I love the look and feel of this phone. I got this phone during the holiday sales and the price was right. The photo camera is my favorite feature. Colors are great and so sharp. The display is beautiful. Gets really bright even with a tinted screen protector. The Google assistant call screen feature is legit! I rarely get a spam call now:) The only drawback is the charging speeds are pretty slow and the battery drains pretty quick. I had to turn off the always on smooth display and that helped some but could be better. I would give rhis phone 4.5 out of 5 if I could. The battery life was my only drawback.

Great phone! I've been wanting a pixel for awhile now and I've finally got it! It's worth every penny. Shot out to the 2 associates that assisted in purchasing. Brian B. and Rodney R. Over at Best Buy store #572, they're the BEST!

Excellent cell phone, good battery performance and very fluid in its operation and comfortable in the hand

This is the first Google pixel I have gotten. I'm own Samsung phones for the longest. I'm so grateful for my purchase on my pixel 8. It has so many features. The camera quality is great. The color on the pictures is very colorful. I'm still to figure out all the features. Things just start coming up on new features.

Great phone, best price when ordered. No issues so far.

Awesome phone don't get me started with the charge since I bought it I only had it died on me one time and last 5 percent could last you way more than an iPhone trust me you need this phone it won't leave you stranded

It is the best android phone i ever used. Its camera is better than iphone 13 pro max's camera. Its picture quality is best. Their customer service is great! They explain me everything in details. Anyone in the US should buy from Best Buy.

Very happy with this phone. I really wanted to go for the Pro version however decided to be responsible monetarily instead. This phone was a huge upgrade for me and i have been thoroughly enjoying how responsive it is and how clean it looks. Included a selfie i took with the phone.

I've been in using pixel phones for the last 4-5 years and it just keeps getting better. No technology comes without any issues, but Google keeps them to a minimum with this product. So far this phone has been very reliable and overall a seamless experience. As always, camera is phenomenal

This is my first experience using google pixel. The product built quality is very good. The camera features are extremely cool and very much better than my old iphone 12pro. Highly recommend.

So far so good,have only had it for 1 week.Still learning the phone. The phone is not too large,not to small and comfortable to hold. The camera takes nice pictures.

Nice upgrade from Pixel 7. The camera on this one is way better....!

My first pixel. I didn't like the back bezel initially but with a case it's not so bad. Great brightness auto-adjustment. Integration between google services is also seamless. I hope it will survive for 7 years. Warm - I don't play games or do anything intensive but the back of the phone is still hot sometimes. It's better with a case.

Great value and best pixel yet! Best buy has a great staff, friendly and quick to assist. Love the new features and that the battery last over a day with normal usage.

I am a lover and fanatic for the Google Pixel phones, watches, and tablets, haven't gotten the table yet, but will do so one day. It is not as restrictive as Apple products in terms of what you wish to do with the phone with regard to just about anything.

I recently upgraded to the Google Pixel 8 with 128GB of storage, and I am really impressed with the smartphone experience Google offers. From its design to performance and camera capabilities, the Pixel 8 has exceeded my expectations in every way, making it one of the best smartphones I’ve owned. The Pixel 8's design is sleek with a modern look. Its slim profile and premium materials not only make it aesthetically pleasing but also very comfortable to hold. Where some smartphones have almost gotten too big. The Pixel 8 in my opinion, is the ideal size phone and fits perfectly in all my pants pockets. The attention to detail is there, and the phone feels incredibly well-built. The placement of buttons and fingerprint sensor is intuitive, in that they are easy to reach and enhances the overall user experience. The 6.2” OLED display on the Pixel 8 is stunning. The 1080x2400 resolution makes the colors vibrant, and the sharpness is on point. Whether it's watching videos, scrolling social media, or playing games, the display makes everything pop. The 120Hz high refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and pinpoint responsiveness, making every interaction with the phone feel seamless. The display itself comes equipped with Gorilla Glass 7 which is one of the most durable glass screens on the market, and because of this I don't feel the need to put a screen protector on it compared to other phones on the market. (That being said I will still be putting a case on the phone, to protect the corners and the back glass). The Pixel 8 is equipped with Google’s powerful Tensor G3 processor and paired with 8GB of RAM, which allows the Pixel 8 to deliver lightning-fast performance. This makes multitasking a breeze, where I can pull up a youtube video, leave the app and it will still be playing in a popup video player while in a different app on the screen. This phone handles everything I throw at it with ease, providing a snappy and responsive user experience. The Pixel 8 runs on Android 14, and the experience is fluid and for the most part bloatware-free , with some random google owned apps like Fitbit. The integration of Google services is seamless, and the phone receives timely updates and security patches. The addition of new features, such as gestures, face unlock and other customization options enhances the overall usability, making the phone a joy to use. An under the radar addition to the Pixel 8 phone is the new Wi-Fi 7 chip allowing for even faster wireless speeds when connected to Wi-Fi. At the moment of writing this, there are not many affordable Wi-Fi 7 routers available to the average consumer. That being said, the addition of Wi-Fi 7, is great foresight for future proofing the phone as Wi-Fi 7 becomes more affordable, allowing the customer to be able to get the fastest speeds. At home I’m currently using a Wi-Fi 6e router and was able to get speeds over 600 Mbps, which is the fastest I’ve personally been able to get over my 6G network on a wireless device. Google has promised up to 7 years of software support for the Pixel 8, giving you peace of mind knowing that your phone will not slowly be phased out or slowed down as newer phones come out which is huge. One thing that can not be understated enough is the integration of other Google software and apps. If you have a gmail email and use any of the other Google services, the integration of those is seamless, just by simply logging in with your gmail account and all of your workbooks and spreadsheets from your google docs and sheets are there on your phone. Security nowadays is more important than ever with people’s data and information getting stolen everyday and with the Pixel 8, Google has added their own VPN (Virtual Private Network) where you can enable the VPN in the settings to be on while using your mobile network, just adding that additional peace of mind for you. Do note that when using a VPN your data speeds will not be at their full potential, that being said I was very shocked to see that while using Google’s VPN I was still able to get speeds of 295Mbps on downloads, which is plenty fast for what I’m doing on my phone. The camera on the Pixel 8 is the star of the phone and is nothing short of exceptional. Google’s expertise in computational photography paired with intuitive AI truly shines here. The new Main Wide camera lens comes in at 50MP and allows you to shoot videos at 4K @ 24,30, at 60FPS and let me tell you it takes some of the best pictures I’ve ever seen on a phone. Then there is also the Ultra Wide lens that is a 12MP with Auto-Focus and allows photos and videos to be shot at 125 degrees which is 22% larger FOV than the past Pixel 7 phone. The photos captured are incredibly detailed, with natural colors and excellent dynamic range. The low-light performance is phenomenal, capturing clear and well-exposed shots even in challenging lighting conditions and great for night time shots. The various camera modes and AI enhancements that Google has implemented is truly industry leading with their “Best Take” feature that will use AI to fix photos where someone blinked or is not looking at the camera in the picture and the AI will find that person's face and in replace it with a better headshot of that person and it's truly magic how seamless and fast it works. The “Magic Editor'' feature powered by Google’s Generative AI-Powered photo editor, is truly mind blowing, in that it's like instant photoshop where it has the ability to edit out things in the background like random people in front of a monument and make it seem like they were never there. When it comes to shooting videos, audio can kind of be tricky, and we’ve all had this problem at one point, where you are filming a video and then you go to play back the video and you unfortunately hear yourself breathing deeply in the background and just ruining the video and causing you to reshoot the video. This problem is now gone with the “Audio Magic Eraser”. Now with the power of AI, it can go in and remove your heavy breathing along with other sounds like traffic, wind, and birds chirping. This is a great feature where you don't ever have to worry about having to reshoot a video because of bad audio. The battery life on the Pixel 8 is reliable with a 4575mAh battery. With moderate usage, I can easily get through a full day without worrying about running out of power. The fast charging capabilities ensure that I can quickly top up the battery when needed, providing convenience for busy days. Overall, the Google Pixel 8 128GB phone offers a great experience. Its impressive design, stunning display, powerful performance, outstanding camera capabilities, reliable battery life, and clean software make it a top-tier smartphone in the market. Whether you enjoy photography, a multitasker, or someone who simply appreciates a smooth and reliable smartphone experience, the Pixel 8 is a great choice.