Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has exceeded all my expectations, proving to be one of the best smartphones I’ve ever owned. Google has truly outdone itself with this device, and here’s why I’m so impressed:1. Incredible Camera Quality: The camera on the Pixel 8 Pro is nothing short of phenomenal. Google’s advanced AI and computational photography deliver stunning results in any lighting condition. The images are crisp, vibrant, and full of detail, making it easy to capture professional-quality photos effortlessly. The new Pro Controls add an extra layer of creativity for those who love to fine-tune their shots. Night Sight and Super Res Zoom are as impressive as ever, allowing you to capture clear images in low light and zoom in without losing detail.2. Google’s Unique Features: What truly sets the Pixel 8 Pro apart are the unique features that only Google can provide. The Magic Eraser tool is a game-changer for photo editing, allowing you to remove unwanted elements from your pictures with a single tap. Google Assistant continues to be the smartest and most intuitive digital assistant available, seamlessly integrating into every aspect of the phone. Additionally, the new AI-powered features, like real-time language translation and advanced voice typing, make everyday tasks quicker and more efficient.3. Smooth and Intuitive User Experience: The Pixel 8 Pro offers an incredibly smooth and intuitive user experience. The Android 14 operating system is clean, responsive, and free of unnecessary bloatware. The phone’s 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and gaming feel silky smooth, and the large, vibrant display is a joy to look at, whether you’re watching videos or editing photos.4. Outstanding Performance: Powered by Google’s custom Tensor G3 chip, the Pixel 8 Pro handles everything with ease, from multitasking to running the latest games. The battery life is impressive, easily lasting a full day of heavy use. Plus, the fast charging and wireless charging capabilities are incredibly convenient.5. Thoughtful Design and Durability: The Pixel 8 Pro is not only powerful but also beautifully designed. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic is paired with a durable build that feels premium in hand. The IP68 water and dust resistance provide peace of mind, knowing the phone can handle a variety of environments.Conclusion: The Google Pixel 8 Pro is an outstanding device that perfectly balances cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features. If you’re looking for a smartphone that excels in photography, offers unique Google-centric features, and provides a smooth, high-performance experience, the Pixel 8 Pro is the perfect choice. I’m incredibly satisfied with my purchase and highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a new smartphone.

The Pixel Pro 8 is not only a worthwhile upgrade from the 6 or 7, but also a worthy flagship phone for Google. It makes the decision between an iPhone and a Pixel come down to which platform you want to invest in instead of one of features and power. The big move from outsourcing their phones to other manufacturers to building their own silicon has put Google in the realm of Apple. Being able to develop the software and the chipsets allows for the kind of features that truly excite. And the cameras’ abilities have made me no longer envious of other phones (or for that matter some digital cameras). I have to make mention of the experience of moving from my old Pixel Pro 6 to the Pro 8; while every Android migration gets better each time, this was the most seamless experience I’ve ever had. (And I’ve been using android since the 2011 Honeycomb days!) After setting up Wi-Fi and my GoogleFi service, I simply placed the phones next to each other and waited for a few minutes while everything was transferred over. Every program with all their settings was installed for me and even my home screen and all widgets were in place when I was done. No permissions issues or anything. Even my notifications were preserved and started coming immediately. I *did* have some issues with my Pixel Watch 1, but I’ll get into that later as I’m not sure if it was the phone or the watch. Call quality was amazing as to be expected. The AI call screening continues to amaze me and like so many other AI features in the Pixel series, it just keeps getting better. I think Google has the edge here in their AI implementations as they were early adopters and Apple is investing a lot to catch up. Google’s Tensor 3 chip can run so many processes locally that things like translations and web page summaries (underrated feature by the way) execute instantly. The cameras - and there are four of them – rival the current Apple offering in both their resolution and low light abilities and offer incredible zoom and macro capabilities. While I haven’t had a chance to check out the astrophotography features, I was amazed at a shot I got of some stars in regular night mode, simply by holding the camera up to the sky. So, I’m really looking forward to testing that mode out. The colors captured are rich and textured with a vividness that dazzles the eye. And I love the dramatic look that the Night Mode offers for even simple pics of the outdoors. What’s truly amazing about images on the Pixel Pro is what you can do with them after the fact though! Beyond the average filters and editing tools, the software allows you to do Photoshop level editing IN THE CAMERA. Magic Eraser has gotten even better with the new Tensor chip and allows you to easily select an object by touching it or drawing a circle around it and it’s gone. Like it was never there with all the background restored. You can get even crazier with Magic Editor and resize an object or move it around n the screen and place it wherever you want. For someone who used to spend hours on a PC, carefully and delicately selecting an object with the pen tool and then trying to find something to fill a deleted area with, this really IS magic to me! And it only gets better with Pixel Feature drops. I can’t wait to test out the new video enhancements. Fortunately, I was able to play with one that’s available now, which is the background noise eraser. It’s truly impressive, categorizing the sounds in audio track and sorting them out into separate ‘tracks’ that you can turn up or down. All of this comes wrapped in a solidly built package that both delights the eye and feels great in the hand. I’ve never been a member of #Team No Case, but I actually considered it for a few days. The curved sides and matte finished back feel really good in your hand. While I kind of liked the curved bezels on my Pixel Pro 6, I like the new flat screen design better. Not to mention the screen itself, which is sharp and clear as well as being the brightest screen I’ve ever used. I have no problems seeing it bright daylight, something that was an occasional issue on my previous Pixel. I did experience one issue worth mentioning though and that was moving my Pixel Watch (PW1) from my old phone to the Pro 8. I tried updating my phone, removing the watch from the Pro 6, and even factory resetting the watch multiple times. It would see the watch and begin the pairing process, but at some point, would die on the phone and the watch would go into reset mode again. After about 8 attempts I gave up for a while and did something else. When I went back to it, I went through the same procedures another 2-3 times until finally it connected. For another day or so afterwards I had varying degrees of success in connecting with the watch until on the third day everything worked fine. I’m still not sure what caused this, but I did read of some others having similar issues. I found it strange because when I first got the watch, the Pixel Pro 6 started pairing with it the minute I turned the watch on. I wouldn’t fault the Pro 8 on this though as the process of connecting Pixel Watches has become much easier now with WearOS 4. Ironically, I received the 4 update the day after the watch started behaving normally. I loved my Pixel Pro 6. It was the closest thing I’d ever had to a ‘flagship’ phone. But after using the Pro 8 for a few days, I can’t ever imagine buying anything other than a Pixel phone in the future. Fortunately, thanks to their new support policy, I technically won’t have to even think about that for the next 7 years. And I can only imagine what Google will have to offer then.

Having previously been a Pixel user I can say the Pixel 8 Pro is the pinnacle of form and function that Google has to offer. The 8 Pro has tremendous utility that is perfectly up to the task for all work or social situations. The first thing that stands out is the camera. It's plethora of settings combined with the AI features makes this the most impressive phone camera I have ever used. As before, you can have the Pixel auto edit out swaths of people from the background if you so want, with pretty good results. Manual mode lets me take control of settings I need to in order to get the exact photo I want. F2.8 lets me get as much bokeh as I want in camera. But Portrait mode can blend the background even further if so needed. I found amazing results from every magnification. Everything from Telephoto to Macro mode produces shots that I was very happy with. I do prefer Google's suite of applications. Having used them for years for work I can seamlessly go from desk to on the go without too much sacrifice. For work I am part office and part community based, meaning that I am out and about daily. Everything from the AI powered speech-to-text to Google maps finding and bringing accurate public transportation routes or driving directions are super helpful. From Google Meet to One's one-click VPN, everything works great and is accessible with just a few presses without having to dive into a lot of submenus. As far as ergonomics and battery life the 8 Pro does a good job. I was able to consistently go from 8am to 9:30pm with about 18-20% battery life remaining. This is with many settings turned on throughout the day, such as location, Bluetooth, and screen brightness tuned for outside use. Add to that a good dose of YouTube and real time driving directions, I can say the battery performed well with my heavy to moderate daily usage. The Pro 8 feels good in the hand and the buttons are in a good place so as not to feel like I had to move my fingers in any unnatural way to access them. Due to all the camera hardware being at the top of the phone, it does sit a bit top heavy in the hand. People with smaller hand will probably need to be mindful of that. Haptics and vibration seem stronger than previous models. I definitely will not be missing any notifications when the phone is in pocket. All in all, color me thoroughly impressed with the Pro 8 and all its utility. And being a photography hobbyist, the camera far and away is the standout on this device.

First, the good stuff: * The camera is amazing, photos and videos come out great! * Display is high resolution, bright, and smooth refresh rate (iPhone 15 has left the chat...) * Matte glass and a flat screen just makes the phone feel more premium and easier to grip – it's so refreshing. * A lot of useful software features * Battery life is pretty good – with my usage I see about 6.5-7 hours of screen-on-time. * Good signal strength on both Wi-Fi and cellular * Stays pretty cool (warms up with intensive tasks like any other phone) No huge cons as of yet, but I have a few gripes: * Price increase over last year (though still lower than the competition) * No charger in the box and I still wish it had faster charging speeds – some competitors can charge from 0-100 in under 30 minutes. * Temperature sensor is pretty much useless. * I wish the metal frame was matte also (like on the regular Pixel 8). The glossy metal here looks nice, until it gets smudged or scratched. * There should either be more color choices – or if you're going to stick to three colors, make it three *good* colors. Google has had good colorways in the past, but in my subjective opinion, it feels like they dropped the ball with this year's choices. Overall this is a pretty great phone.

Google has hit it out of the park with the Pixel 8 Pro. This phone is a true powerhouse, and it finally delivers the no-compromise experience Pixel fans have been waiting for. Here's why I love it: Camera King: The cameras are absolutely phenomenal. They take mind-blowing photos in any lighting, the zoom is ridiculously sharp, and the new AI-powered editing features are like having a professional retoucher in your pocket. Silky Smooth Performance: The Tensor chip blazes through anything you throw at it, and the updated software is the most fluid Android experience yet. No lags or stutters here. Gorgeous and Practical: The display is stunning – ultra-bright and vibrant. Plus, the refined design feels great in the hand and the return to matte glass means no more fingerprint smudges. Battery That Lasts: Finally, a Pixel with true all-day battery life (and then some!). Fast charging gets me topped off quickly when I do need a boost. If you're looking for the best Android phone on the market, the Pixel 8 Pro is easily the top contender.

I switched from iphone 13 pro max. I'm known for switching phones alot because I like technology. I'm also a professional photographer. That being said I've had plenty of Samsung and Apple phones in recent times. Basically skipping back and forth between the 2. First Google phone - been eyeing them a while. I've always used Gmail, chrome etc anyway. This phone has made switching to Android the easiest yet from an iphone. It copied all my apps, contacts etc. Even all my texts so I didn't have to lose any important stuff. I've customized it because I can't see small without reading glasses. I've made the text bigger, the keyboard taller, websites zoomed. Which I guess you can do most of that on any phone. But it's worth mentioning. This phone has a lot of AI. Which I appreciate. It's not perfect in photo editing but let me tell you - neither is Photoshop! It's about the same. If you don't like result, backup and try again. Some features you can do with this pro model are magic eraser, erasing objects in photos. Magic editor you can select objects and move them, make them bigger or smaller. There's magic audio in video editing where you can select sounds and make them loud or quieter. But I love the assistant. I have never really used siri or Bixby much but I love the call screening exclusive to Google phones. If a caller in not in your contact list it can screen them (if this feature is turned on). You can have your assistant talk to them, whatever they say is showing on your screen and you can reply and have it talk to them. You can then choose to answer or hang up. This does work with contacts to an extent as well. It will show you can answer, hangup or ask if urgent. When you ask if urgent it talks to them and you can have your assistant say what you need to them! It's so fun. What's going on apple - why are you so behind? Not only this - if you cal 1800 numbers you can have it show you a full list of prompts for which you'll get to choose instead of listening they're on your screen for selection. It also shows you how busy they are and how busy they usually are at that time you're calling. I called best buy the other day it said it's about 15 minute wait but it was much less than that, so not sure how accurate that is. Cameras - yes they're amazing for a phone. It does use software of course. If you take a pic in a dark room you might see the grain for a quick second and then it edits it. Granted my iphone was doing something similar here, however when text or clarity of the image is concerned, it was no good on my iphone. You could clearly read text, zoomed in, across a dark room with this phone. It was a blur with my iphone 13 pro max. The Google pixel watch 2 was a nice bonus with this phone. I have to wear a watch or feel naked. Granted I really wanted snoopy like apple watch has, I've been using fitbit sense prior to this and it's got new Fitbit sensors inside and more updated with better screen. Bezels stink on it but it's a nice companion!!! Overall I'm happy with the pair of these together. Oh lastly, I also got the pixel buds pro. Granted somehow the clarity of all levels of sound aren't AS good as my airpods pro 2s, they're good. Bass is real good. I have smaller ears and they feel heavier than the airpods but somehow stay in better. I get a little ear fatigue but I twist then a little and I'm good for a long time again. They also don't get as loud as my airpods but I'm okay with that I really shouldn't listen to songs that dang loud anyway. Battery life the first couple days seemed to be draining a little heavy. It showed a big percentage going to system that's grayed out you can't stop it or anything. But I've heard it can do that when you use a new phone for a week or so.

The Pixel 8 Pro feels just that extra bit more premium than last year's 7 Pro in the hand and the new flat screen is way better than the curved edges of the prior model. So far there have been no issues, either hardware or software, and battery life with my usage easily takes me through the day. I just charge it in the car during my commute to work and i never have to charge it again during the day or night. Best thing is the pure Android experience with no bloatware. Google's extra touches with their software and AI offerings are nice though the only stuff i mostly use is the excellent call screening feature. Most instagrammers may want the option to boost the color saturation to make pictures pop a bit more, but for my tastes, photos and videos are good enough. Don't really know how much horsepower it has but i can say that the tensor chip is enough that you don't even think about it no matter what you are doing on the phone, no lag or overheating noticed at all. Also looks like my unit at least has none of the teething problems that plagued the last years models initially. Love the bay blue color. All in all, a definite best buy for me.

I bought the Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB back in October 2023, and I'm extremely pleased with my purchase. The design is sleek and modern, and the build quality is top-notch. The performance is outstanding, with smooth and fast operation thanks to the powerful processor and ample RAM. The camera is phenomenal, capturing stunning photos and videos in various lighting conditions. The high-resolution display is vibrant and perfect for media consumption and daily use. Battery life is impressive, easily lasting a full day, and the fast charging is very convenient. The pure Android experience is a joy, with timely updates and a clean interface. Overall, the Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB combines excellent design, performance, and camera quality, making it a fantastic choice. Highly recommended!

I do like the look and power of the new pixel 8 pro with tensor 3 chip, however I miss the curved display. The curve just made the phone look more high end in my opinion vs the flat display. I found as always switching over my Google account and details from my Samsung phone to the pixel 8 pro wirelessly was fast and simple without any issues. I'm shocked Google is still using a optical fingerprint reader vs the ultrasonic reader, but somehow managed to use facial recognition with the front facing selfie camera. The facial recognition works well except nighttime. All the cameras take great looking photos as most all pixel phones have done over time. Night time shots look best and most natural to me vs iPhone or Samsung phones. Battery life is really good on the pro for all-day use, charging is pretty fast whether using wired or wireless charging for me. Even though the pixel 8 pro has reverse wireless charging, inever useit or have the need to. I used bothe the pixel watch 2 and galaxy watch 6 classic with the pixel 8 pro, I prefer the watch 6 classic for it larger size and better functionality for my needs over the pixel watch 2. I really like how well google assistant and Google home integration with the pixel 8 pro work within the Google ecosystem. From the pull down menu screens, to just simply saying "Hey Google"! 5G coverage for me on the T-Mobile network is pretty good for me with 8 pro. I usually get around 350-600gbps depending on my location. My experience with this phone has been really positive, I find all its features to be useful and easy to use. One thing that I really like about the new pixel 8 pro was it's haptics, especially for phone calls. The new haptic motor is close to the iPhone that I've ever experienced with a Android phone. I've not heard one reviewer mention it yet, but it's definitely the best in any smartphone I've ever used. When I got my first phone call on the pixel 8pro, I was like " wow this phone really has some impressive haptics to it"!

This Google Pixel 8 Pro in Obsidian and 128 GB is an exceptional Android based smartphone full of features, which are software based. The design of the physical phone follows previous models. This is a top-of-the-line smartphone with AI, and so far, I am very impressed with it. The most impressive features of the Google Pixel 8 Pro are the camera and photo software editing, the AI features in the photo editor and in the audio. This phone has all the features of the 7 Pro, except better. It also has features exclusively for the 8 Pro. The camera lenses are awesome. I’ll start with the 48MP Telephoto lense with 5x optical zoom and 56% more light sensitivity. When I used this lense the photos were great. Next is the Main Wide 50MP lense. It’s 2K optical quality and has dual exposure. The Ultra-Wide lense is 48MP with improved Macro focus. 105% more light sensitive. The Macro Focus is really cool. Getting up close and personal with things like bugs, raindrops, flowers, your own hands, and so many other things, is amazing. You can see things in the photos that you can’t even see with your naked eyes. The photos I have taken I have edit extensively with all the cool software editing tools. I could talk about the camera and software all day, but I’ll break it down in simple terms. You can do almost anything with this camera and software. You can remove objects, move objects, blur the background, remove the blur, crop it, and you can even pick several photos that are similar, and put them together, per say, and pick out the best face for each person. It took me a little while to get used to that one, but it turned out great eventually. That feature is called Best Take. The Magic Editor is pretty good too. Again, it is another great software tool. The other software tool is Night Sight. When taking a photo at night, a lot of times you get a dark photo without much detail on the subjects. With Night Sight, it shows the subjects in the photo that you intended to capture. If you are shooting photos of the sky, moon, stars, etc., try to use Astrophotography. You can only use this tool with Ultra Wide and Wide lenses. Now for the other features of this phone. The personalization of your new Pixel 8 Pro can be customized to your liking. I used the AI Wallpaper tool to get an AI-generated wallpaper. You can customize the Lock Screen and so much more. The clocks and everything are customizable. The phone itself is filled with features too. You can screen your calls with Call Screen. The AI models, downloaded when your phone is charging and connected to WiFi, will have a conversation with the caller to screen your calls. Google Assistant has gotten smarter. It will summarize your web pages if you ask it to do so. It will allow you to do voice typing over different languages. I was able to dictate a message to my phone in English and it was translated to French so my cousin could read it in his native language. The live translate is so useful for those of us who need translation often. A lot of the apps are really helpful. Security tools are essential for your phone now with all the hackers and malware out there. This has built-in security with a VPN by Google One, anti-malware protection. Then there are safety features for you too. Emergency SOS, location services, safety checks, car crash detection, and crisis alerts. There are also health tools for you to use. An object temperature sensor allows you to get the temperature of objects, including food, and beverages. The Fitbit app is pre-installed for you to use with your Fitbit device. You can also use it to track with your Pixel Watch or track with your phone. This smartphone is so powerful and filled with so much that it’s almost like a macro computer. This is the best android smartphone out there.

I recently made the leap to the Google Pixel 8 Pro, and it has proven to be a remarkable upgrade. The standout feature for me is the camera system, which consistently delivers stunning photos with vibrant colors and exceptional detail. The low-light performance is a noticeable improvement, ensuring I can capture memorable moments in any lighting condition. Whether it's a scenic landscape or a candid shot, the Pixel 8 Pro's camera excels. **Visually Immersive Display and Seamless Performance** The device's display is a visual treat, boasting rich colors and sharp contrast. The 120Hz refresh rate enhances the overall user experience, providing smooth navigation through apps and seamless scrolling. Consuming media on this display is a joy, and the attention to detail in design is evident. The Pixel 8 Pro's performance is snappy and responsive, thanks to its powerful hardware. From multitasking to demanding applications, the device handles everything with ease, making it a true flagship contender. **Dependable Battery Life and Fast Charging** Battery life on the Pixel 8 Pro is impressive, easily lasting a full day with heavy usage. The fast-charging capability is a game-changer, providing a significant boost in a short time. This feature has been a lifesaver during busy days when a quick charge is all I need to stay connected. The thoughtful combination of a reliable battery and fast-charging technology ensures that the Pixel 8 Pro remains ready for whatever the day throws at it. **Premium Build, User-Friendly Software, and Enhanced Security** The Pixel 8 Pro's premium build quality, coupled with water and dust resistance, adds a layer of durability to the device. The clean and user-friendly Android interface, free from bloatware, provides a seamless software experience. Security features, including facial recognition and an in-display fingerprint sensor, showcase Google's commitment to user privacy. Overall, the Google Pixel 8 Pro offers a stellar flagship experience, combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design. If you're in the market for a top-tier Android device, the Pixel 8 Pro is a strong contender.

This phone is up to par with the flagships of the other companies, like the "15pm" and the "s23u" The fair comparison would be against another from the same operating system, the s23u. Don't get me wrong, Samsung's One UI is good and it's come a long way since its TouchWiz days. But it still feels "too bloated" Maybe it's because Samsung is trying to make apps for their own ecosystem that interact with other samsung apps. which is what leads me to Pixel 8 Pro: Pixel 8 Pro's UI is basically a "Google skin" on top of Stock Android, it's the way Google envisions how android is supposed to be -and run- on Android devices which, o this phone is in one word: Perfect. Allow me to break it down for y'all SPECS: flagship level keeps up with all the tasks, multitasking. i won't even go into the details because the chance that you'e reading this far down in my review signals that you've already done your research with other "famous" reviewers. And that's where I differ with the big name reviewers. I have an almost 3 decade experience with technology, from windows 3.11 to symbian, from fedora core 4 all the way to chrome os M117 SCREEN: INCREDIBLY bright. Seriously and it is often understated how bright this screen gets, although you DO have to use it in adaptive brightness mode so the light sensors detect when it does have to go to its maximum brightness(especially when in direct sunlight and even then, it's readable without a shadow of a doubt) The screen also clocks at -and fluctuates up to- 120hz from -and down to-1hz. this means that the phone knows how to dynamically move the refresh rate so that your battery lasts longer when the content is static it will "refresh" 1 time per second (1 hz) and when the phone is in use, like, when you're navigating through the OS or playing games and whatnot, it'll refresh 120 times/second, giving the navigation and usage a silky smoothness that is honestly, awesome! With these two in mind, screen and the OS, I'd love to tie in the haptic feedback of this phone. it's, in one word: TIGHT it gives you feedback with almost every touch and interaction, bt it's not sloppy or buzzy like on more lower-spec devices, which to me isn't really a bother, but I thought you should know AUDIO INPUT AND OUTPUT: Input being the microphones; it's really good. for calls: google has noise cancellation built into the OS, for videos you have two options: speech enhancement or Audio Magic Eraser -to reduce noise- in post. The phone does not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack as an input, so if you like listening with earphones or earbuds on, you'd have to go the bluetooth way or the dongle way The speakers are quite good, the bottom firing one and the top speaker really are way louder and fuller than they were on my Pixel 6 Pro. CAMERAS: simply put, the best. best, best best best. it's amazing how good Google got this year around with video, EVEN IN LOW LIGHT. it comes with 3 cameras, a main wide, an ULTRA wide and a telephoto lens. You can now also shoot in 50MP mode and have manual controls for ISO/Shutter speed, white balance, and focus with focus peaking. the Main lens is a 25mm equivalent of a full-frame camera and it's VERY sharp, i just love how it really captures true to life colors - and SKIN TONES (real tone by google allows this to faithfully represent the various skin tones on people. this is for all the lenses btw ) the ultra wide lens is an 11mm full frame equivalent. it's REALLY wide. and really sharp. this also doubles as a macro lens when you get close to a subject or surface! the images it produces are really good. the telephoto lens is a 112mm equivalent. and it's labeled at 5X zoom. which is an improvement over the 6 Pro's 4x104mm equivalent and has a bigger aperture(better for low light) than the Pixel 7 Pro's . they produce such a wonderful image with a natural bokeh roll-of without the need of portrait mode. Honestly, I've stopped using portrait mode, not because it's bad on Pixel but because I prefer to take advantage of the optics that are built into this phone and if I ever DO want to do some extra portrait-yness, i can just go to the picture > edit> tools > photo blur The front facing camera is also good, it also brings back autofocus, which is a huge deal over fixed-focus selfie cameras; and can also punch out a bit for group shots or selfie-landscape shots :D Video: it's good, and not as noisy as the previous pixels (no pun intended) BATTERY LIFE: to me it has been amazing. Some people like to swear-in-the-name-of screen on time only, but you can objectively have the phone without a charger for two days and only have 5 hours of screen on time if yo don't pick up your phone as much or only use it for specific tasks. Running the phone full throttle, trying to drain the battery as fast as possible yielded me 7 hours of screen on time from a full charge and it got me through a FULL day (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Software support: Google has promised 7 years of software updates. they include: -security updates: they're monthly patches that improve your phone's security and performance, these usually roll out on the first working monday of every month, faster than any other android manufacturer, samsung included. -OS updates: this is the operating system update. The phone ships out with Android 14 and it should be updatable to Android 21 in the year 2030. -Feature drops: Google pushes out or "drops" new features to pixel phones on a quarterly basis, starting in December for the Pixel 8 and every 3 months after that, up to 2030 Other Pixels: software wise, all the Tensor-based Pixel phones (all the Pixels with the in-house developed Tensor Chip) will be supported for a long time, until AT LEAST Aug 2025, because now google doesn't rely on, say, Qualcomm, to push updates tot heir closed-sourced chips. Google is in full control of the updates of their Tensor chips. Which are in short: GREAT NEWS AI Sorcery: LOTS of AI features, from the Assistant being the "brainy" copilot that is riding alongside you on this wonderful Googly journey. Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic eraser are all incredibly powerful tools that would take easily at least 4 times longer to do on a computer with dedicated software for it (trust me, cloning tool to remove and replace objects from an image takes a while so it doesn't look fake, i've done this for years as a graphic designer in photoshop or gnu-imp. Unblurring old photos (basically any photo on your google photos library) is also super awesome! #FixedonPixel Overall: yes, I recommend it. even the smaller, non-pro Sibling. They absolutely give the competition a run for their money.

The majority of all the smart devices in my home are made by or integrated with Google. Lights, speakers, tablets, etc. This is my first dive into a correlating smartphone. So far, I'm impressed. Pixel Pro 8 is a great size. I can easily operate and handle with one hand if need be. Materials feel solid and the phone is sleek and aesthetically pleasing. Turning on and setting up was the easiest experience to date, and I have had many. Even the ESN portion was automated. Being that my information is tied to my Google account, loading a customized backup from my previous phone was seamless. The start-up process has been refined to minimal user assistance, and I love it. Whenever I get a new phone, it instantly goes in a case, and tempered glass screen protectors are added. I have often had issues with the in-screen fingerprint reader working with screen protectors to the point where it was best not to use it. No issue with the PP8. The screen operates, recognizes, and scrolls with ease with or without the protector. Speaking of the screen. It's stunning. The consistent 120hz scrolling combined with the bright, vibrant colors make everything pop to my eyes. Videos and pictures look amazing and the HDR on-screen makes a difference vs having to view externally to see how it looks. In all Android phones, the skeleton operating system is typically the same, but with caveats per manufacturer. There are a few camera modes that are specific to Samsung that I will miss, but it is made up in Google's usage of tools in the Photo app. The camera itself takes absolutely amazing pictures and videos, but once you tinker with them in photos, it crazy what is possible. Unblur(been waiting for this for sometime), object removal, object depth, etc. It's truly impressive. Once again, the camera itself has been taking simply wondrous pictures, some of the best I've seen in a phone, but tie it to the app, and wow. Going back to my starting sentence, integration in my home devices has been next level. Combining this with a Pixel tablet and a windows computer has made fun and productivity migration simple when transferring from device to device. I can do and connect wherever, whenever. I have been adjusting to the AI features as we go, watching them improve. While I appreciate them thus far, I feel there is still some work to go on using them more consistently. That is not referring to the photo AI, but the searching and BARD. The predictive text is getting better with every keystroke and the on-the-spot translation is top notch. There are a few mishaps here and there, but nothing that hasn't been improving with usage. For instance, the Google search bar is positioned on the main screen at the bottom. I prefer it on the top, but there is noway to modify that...for now. Irritating minuscule detail, but one that may be fixed with enough "complaining." I am a dual phone user/owner. I typically carried two Samsung Phones. I am more than happy to let the Pixel 8 Pro take the lead for a bit and will probably keep up with the line in the future. Bravo to Google.

The Pro 8 feels like a good evolution from the 6and 7 pro before it. i don't feel like their is anything groundbreaking but a few key areas improved making it seem worth it to me at least. Pros: flat screen (no more curved edges), slightly better cameras, matte back glass (although if you have a case you'll never notice it), Battery "seems" to last me longer than 6 or 7 pro but it's still early days. 7 years of updates and security patches although I'm guessing the battery will last 5 minutes by then? Super bright and nixe looking display. Cons: first phone I received from Best Buy had antenna issues (wifi and Bluetooth) and would keep disconnecting. I worked with Google to try and fix and nothing worked so I decided to exchange it at Best Buy, missing the return date by one day so my only option was to pay an additional $50 to Best Buy which left a bad impression but such is life, the software tricks on the camera claim they need the new Tensor 3 processer but I'm a bit vit skeptical and believe they will come to other phones eventually, many of the new features are software which is classic Google but usually not enough to change phones for IMO. Possibly poor antennas. At the end of the day, it's a great android phone, especially if you're new to pixel phones and google software. I would buy again, but hopefully Google improves their antennas on the next go around.

The Google Pixel 8 stands out with its impressive camera capabilities, delivering exceptional image quality with sharp details and vibrant colors. The inclusion of a 120Hz display enhances the overall user experience, providing smoother transitions and a more responsive feel. Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8cx chip ensures powerful and efficient performance, making multitasking and running demanding applications a breeze. The synergy between hardware and software is evident, with Android 13 bringing intuitive features and a seamless user interface. The device maintains the Pixel line's commitment to clean design, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic. The build quality is premium, and attention to detail is apparent in every aspect of the phone's construction. In terms of innovation, the Google Pixel 8 continues to push boundaries, setting itself as a flagship device in the market. Whether it's the camera prowess, display technology, or overall performance, the Pixel 8 stands out as a top-tier smartphone that caters to users who prioritize both style and substance in their mobile devices.

If you're trying to decide between the pro and "regular" I think that depends on what you're looking for. I went with the pro for a slightly bigger screen and a little bit better camera. I'm sure there are some other specs that are different but most of those didn't matter to me too much. Is it worth the price jump? I think so, but I can understand how it won't be to some people. As far as the phone it's been great so far. If you're in the Google/Pixel system it's pretty much the same. There isn't a lot of "noticeable " changes from my 6. As a regular consumer I think they are pretty much the same. Yes there are some improvements, but everyday things are running pretty much the same. This Pixel has run smoothly and screen looks great. Everything is working as it should. If you are trying to decide to upgrade from another Pixel earlier than the 6 you will probably notice an upgrade. 6 or 7 eh. If you're coming from another Android at this point I think it's personal preference, but you won't be disappointed. Last thing I got the Bay color and it's a little more baby blue than I thought. Not bad, just not the color I thought it was going to be. Check them out in person if possible.

TL;DR: Switched from an iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro, we are loving the Pixel 8 Pro!! Don't listen to the Reddit bashing on the Pixel. Call quality is great, the OS feels fast and responsive, battery life is pretty great compared to what we are used to, speakers are loud and don't sound tinny or muffled, the camera works wonderfully and the built in photo editing is so cool! Details: My husband and I have been long-time iPhone users, using various versions of the iPhone since the 4S. My husband decided he wanted to switch to his first Android phone this year--about 2 weeks before the Pixel 8 unveiling event. We decided to wait until the new model was announced and check the specs against the S23 Ultra which was the original phone we were going to upgrade him to and against both our iPhones. My husband works for a chemical plant and has used his iPhone camera to view a couple of valve displays that are very much out of reach and hard to see without a telescoping lens (he also just really wanted a new phone). We compared every bit of hardware between his 12 pro max and my 13 pro iPhone and the Pixel had better specs in almost every category. The only con was the modem in the Pixel is not as good. We have a couple of other apple devices (two watches, one pair of air pod pros, and an iPad) so we would lose some of the seamless integration, but that is not really the fault of the Pixel. My air pod pros work just fine as regular bluetooth earbuds without the Siri function and the iPad was never really used/integrated with either of our phones to begin with. We did have to sell the apple watches entirely, as they just dont really work with anything but the iPhone-- still, not the fault of the Pixel. We picked our phones up from Best Buy in person (we pre-ordered with the watch bundle) and worked on getting them set up to our liking. I had an android phone back in 2010/2011, but the software and features have come a LONG way. The cameras are absolutely amazing, we LOVE them. I personally really enjoy the built-in photo editing that is offered as standard and my husband loves how clear the camera shows when zooming for his occasional valve display readings. The screen brightness is really great and the OS is fast and customizable (my brother, long time pixel fan, helped me adjust some of the settings from the default that makes the UI feel a bit faster). The battery life doesn't seem to be that much different from my iPhone 13 Pro. I can easily get more than an entire day on my normal usage. The 8 Pro does run a bit hotter than my iPhone did, though. This is especially true when charging. We recently used our phones for navigation to Massachusetts from Georgia (roughly 15 hours one-way) and they definitely ran fairly warm being plugged into our truck the entire time for the android auto to display the map and directions on the infotainment screen. I am a little disappointed that I cant figure out how (or if possible) to port over my purchased ringtones from my iPhone, but I do enjoy how easily I can create my own with the apps on the play store, so its not really a loss. Call quality is great! The speakers can be nice and loud when on speaker and people on the other end have commented that we sound crystal-clear during calls. I put a knock-off otterbox case on my pixel because i am paranoid about dropping and smashing it. I am waiting on the Dbrands cases to drop to purchase one for my husband and i, so this cheap case will have to do. My mom has noted that I sound far less clear using this case, so that may just be a bad case design. I would hope that with a case more specifically designed for the 8 pro that it will cease to be an issue, but it is something to keep in mind. I love the color of the one i chose (Bay). My husband opted for black so we could tell the difference between our phones more easily. Over all, we really like it. Call quality is great, the OS feels fast and responsive, battery life is pretty great compared to what we are used to. The speakers are loud and dont sound tinny or muffled, the camera works wonderfully.

I just recently switched to the Pixel 8 Pro from my Galaxy S23 Ultra and it was quite a pleasant surprise even though it did take some getting used to the new features. The camera suite is next level, it is mostly AI features that are dependent on your wifi in order to use them. The first thing that jumped at me was the ability to erase objects in your picture. The effect isn't perfect but it does do a amazing job to make a throw away picture into a keeper with a few edits. It will analyze and replace faces, objects and fix skin tones. The quality of the camera is amazing but the editing features make it excellent. I uploaded a few before and after pictures just to show the eraser feature. WIFI7 WIFI7 is quite the upgrade too, i have the S23 ULTRA and PIXEL 8 PRO on the same network and performed a speedtest and the PIXEL 8 PRO was approximately 250mbs faster. Thats a big speed boost, just shy of double the speeds. I also uploaded these pictures. The screen responsiveness was very smooth, the gorilla glass is tough, vibrant and your finger glides across the screen. It provides alot of cool features not available on the Samsung s23 such as the temperature app, live translator and faster wifi...A+

Great device with slim design. User interface is very responsive and the build quality is great. Battery life is great and the screen is outstanding.

Good phone, Works well, Nice battery life and I love the camara quality.