Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

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.

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.

The Pixel 8 Pro is truly a Google device. It has fantastic hardware and software that Google has (finally) taken full control over and everything integrates so well with your Google account. Photos are obviously the foundation of the Pixel name, and I can confidently say Google brought their “A” game to the table. The pictures and video are phenomenal and basic use of the camera makes it so easy to feel like you are a photographer. Now that Google is building its own phones it's able to match custom hardware with custom software, kind of like Apple. It’s been a rocky road, since the Tensor G1 in the Pixel 8 was pretty poor, but this 3rd revision is butter-smooth. And this phone specifically? Honestly, just pulling it out of your pocket at like 2am and snapping a shot in total darkness, knowing it will come out at least okay, only to discover it’s actually a pretty good shot, is reality with this phone. It’s crazy good and you will be really happy with it over any other phone since it’s Google’s own phone. Software is something that should be very important to everyone…I mean, interacting with a device of any kind for as long as we do is painful with terrible software. Remember the first few versions of Android? If not, just know it was pretty bad. Now that Android is on version 14, they have made so many improvements over the years, and I feel the Pixel 8 Pro is the culmination of that. Because it’s Google’s “version” of Android, I’d say anyone who isn’t some privacy doomsday’r would benefit so much from this phone. And even they can at least turn the Pixel 8 Pro into a Google-less phone with a privacy oriented ROM. My point here is the software is super slick and is a pleasure to use compared to any other Android phone. The Pixel is all Google and the experience delivers on expectations. I can see myself using this for a long time, especially since Google promises 7 years of OS and security updates starting with the Pixel 8. That means someone reading this in, say, 2029 could STILL be logically shopping for the Pixel 8 Pro. That’s incredible. Well, if you are reading this in 2029, just know the Pixel 8 Pro was incredible in 2023, that’s for sure. As a whole, this is, simply put, my easiest suggestion when someone asks for my opinion (on Android) phones. Just buy a Pixel from day one. Green bubble strong!

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.

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.

With a chance to review the Google Pixel 8 Pro, I jumped on this to see if what’s been rumored and what’s been talked about is true. The setup process is easy and straightforward. Provided are USB-C cable for charging and data transfer, a USB-A to USB-C adapter, and a SIM ejection tool. Right off the bat, I see a difference between the Pixel 8 Pro and the fruity competitor: it still can use a physical SIM card. While you can use an eSIM for it, a physical SIM card is simpler, easier, and more straightforward. People who have used Android phones can easily bring your apps and data over to the new phone. And while you can also bring your old photos and videos to the new phone, the additional data transfer will slow down the overall setup process. This is especially true if you have a lot of apps installed. I have opted to forego the photos and videos in order to start using the phone sooner. Once the app side is done, I power down the phone, and pop the SIM from the previous phone in. Once the phone is back on, it readily connects to the cell network. A quick text and call helped verify that it is working. Time to check out the build. The design theme that started on the Pixel 6 continues on in the Pixel 8. Hopefully this will continue on since this is starting to look like the Pixel’s identity. And finally, the Pixel 8 Pro now sports a flat screen. For the longest time I have hated curved screens because it makes finding quality tempered glass screen protectors difficult. Now that the screen is (mostly) flat, I can find a decent screen protector that won’t have potential design defects. Here’s to hoping that the next iteration will feature a flat glass all the way across. I’m still not much of a fan of rounded edges. But that’s easily fixed with a case. Also of note, the screen can get pretty bright. Comparing it to the previous generation is difficult and I can barely see the difference in brightness. Wireless charging is capped at 12w using any Qi compatible charger but can support 23w charging using Google’s proprietary Pixel Stand 2. I’m against this idea of having a two-tiered wireless charging speed. I do not mind certain features that are available only with Google’s proprietary wireless charger. Some may find it useful while others will just use a standard 3rd-party Qi charger. But charging speed should not be split into tiers. The phone performs well under load. As a Genshin Impact player, I loaded the game to check out its performance. And while it does not have the fastest or most powerful graphics hardware on the market, it is enough to handle the game for casual play. Outside of playing games, the P8Pro handles everything without much fuss. Everything feels snappy and smooth, thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate it is capable of. One of the big elephants in the room for any Android phone is software updates. For a long time, Android has had software updates that come up short behind a certain fruity competitor. Now, for the first time, Google has committed to supporting the Pixel 8 series (and hopefully future Pixels) for 7 years. And it’s not limited to security updates like before. That means being able to run (a potential) “Android 21” by the time support ends in 2030. The length of Android software support has definitely improved over time. And now, Google has finally made it possible to go toe to toe against the big fruity competitor in the update category. Whether Google will honor that remains to be seen, as 7 years is a long time for the life of any smartphone. Okay, so we have all that. But is it worth it? At MSRP, it’s asking a lot, especially since synthetic benchmark numbers put it behind the latest chips in other Android phones. But what you get out of it are some Pixel-specific features, no additional duplicate apps that a certain Korean company tends to tack on, one of the best cameras out there, and some “pro” features for the cameras. Its high price isn’t helping its case when compared to its smaller and less expensive sibling. But while the price is indeed higher than its previous generation, there are always trade-in options as well as carrier offers that help spread the cost of the phone over time. It’s a definite buy if your phone is past year 3. And it’s recommended if it’s just past year 2. The Good: get the latest Android release, Pixel-exclusive feature like call screening, best-in-class cameras, 7 years of Android updates The Bad: proprietary fast wireless charging, no fast wired or wireless charging The Ugly: the thought of your phone having enough AI power to become sentient Verdict: Buy

Honestly, the Pixel 8 Pro is probably the best phone I've ever owned. I've owned a lot of different flagships, the most recent one was a Samsung S20 Note Ultra and none of them compare in my opinion. It has an amazing camera. The AI features for editing are amazing. The pro settings are just nuts, the fact that I can actually use the camera the way I want. The battery life is excellent and the screen can get as bright as you would ever want, honestly brighter. And call screening is amazing. I no longer have to deal with annoying spam calls. They don't wake me up anymore. The phone answers with Google Assistant and deals with them. Don't think I'll ever go back to Samsung.

Fantastic upgrade from a Pixel 6 Pro, charges incredibly fast, fantastic camera.

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+

This has been a great phone so far. It runs smoothly and I've had no glitches or freezeups so far. Based on reviews of other recent Pixel phones, I was expecting the battery life to be average at best. So far, the battery life has been good to excellent......I can go 5 or 6 hours of screen on time, and still have 40 percent battery left at the end of the day. And I've been impressed with the quality of the photos so far also. All around, coming from an iphone 14 that had become so glitchy as to be unusable, the Pixel 8 Pro has been a refreshing change. It's not a flashy phone, like some of the Samsung phones, but a solid performer that I'm very happy with !!

Loving this phone so far apart from a few things. Pros: Display is amazing no problems there Battery is great easily lasts me a whole day of moderate use. Super smooth software so far. Camera is amazing no complaints there. Speakers are loud and clear. Cons Modem on the phone is spotty for WiFi and data. Hopefully this gets fixed via a software update. Sometimes you notice some hitches when scrolling but could get fixed via a software update.

My love affair with Google phones had dated since the OG Google Nexus. Since then, I owned Google Pixel, Pixel 3XL, Pixel 5, Pixel 7 Pro and now the latest greatest, Pixel 8 Pro. Going from Pixel 7 Pro, not a whole lot hardware improvements, where you see the difference is the software. There are some changes if you're used to Android 13 or older format. Unfortunately, I missed capturing the moment my daughter crossed the finish line during her cross-country meet because I couldn't locate the video function quick enough. The big improvement is in the software of the camera. It focuses on objects and locks it at much faster pace, resulting in more sharp and high definition picture quality. The Pixel 8 Pro also boasts the beefier edit function with AI capabilities. The magic eraser works so much better. Take a look at my sample pictures where it erased a whole building! The nice change from Google Pixel 7 Pro is the display. I prefer the flat vs curved end phones, as it's easier to apply glass screen protector. Battery life has been on par with my Pixel 7 Pro so far. Overall, for a mom of 2 girls and 2 dogs, I'm enjoying the upgrade on the camera and edit capabilities!

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.

The Pixel 8 Pro is a great evolution of the Pixel phones. Everything just feels more refined. On the outside, it may look much the same as the Pixel 7 Pro, which is a fair assessment, but once you get your hands on it, it's easy to feel and see all the subtle changes that really make the Pixel 8 Pro shine. From the slightly larger and easier to use physical buttons on the side for volume and power to the addition of a flat-edge screen, rather than the waterfall-style of the 7 Pro, it's clear that Google is really starting to dig into everything that makes the Pixel great. The updated camera will likely be most peoples' point of interest, and it does not disappoint. I'd put it up against any other smartphone. Google's software expertise is what really makes the Pixel shine though. That goes for the camera too. On paper it's specked similar to other smartphones, or maybe even lower. But Google's software really makes it take things a step above. Things like Best Take that make group photos much better by letting you take a series of photos of the group and swapping each individual face to your favorite, letting you create the perfect group photo. Or the improved magic eraser that lets you remove distracting elements from photos. There's the new magic editor that lets you move things in photos too. All these work well, but depend on the subject will, of course have varying degrees of success. The point being that it's taking things that are often issues in smartphone photos and making light work of them. Macro photography also sees some nice improvements, letting you get even closer to the subject than before. Another big addition, for me at least, is the ability to swap to a Pro mode on the camera to really dial in to get a specific photo you're after. Video is another strong point. I'm glad Google is focusing on improving the video recording experience. This is one area that I felt other phones were a bit ahead of Google. That may still be the case in some respects, but they're very much catching up. Software features like the audio eraser are unique and useful. It also works surprising well. Battery life seems much improved on the 8 Pro. Even considering that upgraded screen. This new screen is very bright and silky smooth. The variable refresh rate helps with battery life too, but it looks and feels very good. Android 14 may not look like much is new on paper too, but much like the hardware of the Pixel 8 Pro. Things feel further refined and more intentional all around. New ways to customize the lock screen and change up the clock style are welcome improvements. The at a glance widget continues to become more useful. Overall it just feels great on the Pixel. One somewhat strange addition to this year is the temperature sensor. I've read that some folks think it may have been in development during COVID and was a carryover, but if not, I'm not entirely sure what it will be used for? If it does get approved for taking body temperature in the future, that would be a nice added bonus, but it's uses seem a bit limited. Another new addition is the 7 years of software and security updates. That's a crazy long time for smartphones to be supported these days. Overall, this is a nice step up from the Pixel 7 Pro, and just a great smartphone. I'm looking forward to what Google adds in it's feature drops over the coming months, but they're off to an excellent start. Pros: Excellent screen, Excellent camera, Great video, Good battery life, Great lifetime support for software and security Cons: It got a bit of a price bump this year, but I think most will agree that it's worth it for what's included. Also, I'm not entirely sure what the temperature sensor is used for, unless Google is working to get it approved for taking body temperature.

A beautiful phone with an amazing and bright display. The phone looks big but feels amazing in your hands. The software is amazing and the camera features are like no other phone. Battery life is pretty good as well. The phone lasts the whole day with normal screen time usage and always on display. If you want an amazing Android this is the one.

We had the pixel 7 pro for a year now and my wife has loved it this far, I wanted to upgrade from that to this new pixel 8 pro and this is my personal opinions from one to the other. As far as design goes the new pixel 8 pro now has the traditional flat glass and I thought that I didn’t like the curve glass on the old phone until I got the new phone. I think the flat design is like most other phones and the curve just felt premium and a bit more fancy. Both look almost identical tho, aside for the back glass and the new matte design on the back which I love because of the feel and the pixel 8 pro does not retain all those finger prints anymore.(good job to Google). Screen on the pixel 8 pro looks a more vibrant and shaper most like due to the super high peak brightness. You Can really blind yourself with this thing lol. Same 120hz screen and super fluid with variable refresh rate. Speakers sound very good if you use speaker phone or listen to music on your phone a lot, then you are good here. Phone call quality is great. People can hear me clearly and I can hear them clearly as well. Battery life is exceptional with heavy use last all day in my case and 2 days when I wasn’t really browsing the web or texting much. This years pixel has an upgraded battery. So that’s a plus for sure. As far as the camera goes most folks know that this is one of the best phones for pictures due to the camera sensors and the software they pack into the phone. If you are like me and have young children then You probably take a lot of pictures and videos. This phone can take some beautiful photos in perfect lighting or even at night. Plus you can edit people out if you want. That’s a great feature obviously if you are out in public. So if you haven’t t heard, Google added a thermometer sensor near the camera and while yes it’s cool, I don’t think I will using, at least as of right now. Maybe when Google gets the ok from the FDA to use it to check my temperature when I’m sick or my wife and kids are lol. It is cool to have I suppose. Maybe you might like it I’m not sure! So if you game on your phone you will be pleased because games run smoothly and look great. I don’t play much as I game on a pc and that takes up most of my free time. Also the finger print scanner works very well but a bit slower than I would like. Only a slight delay but a noticeable one. Tho most people won’t even notice or care to be honest. all in all the pixel 8 pro is similar to the pixel 7 pro with solid upgrades. But that comes with a 100$ price increase. Thats the main takeaway. It’s a great all around phone if you are new to googles pixel phone line up. Has everything you would need and want compared to other higher end android phones that cost way more. Also please note that Google has promised 7 years of feature and security updates for this phone. With many people keeping their phones for longer this is a big plus imo.

phone looks and works great never had any problems with system and camera wanted to trade in in 9 pro XL but cant cuz system is showing different prices

My pixel 8 pro is the best phone I have ever had. The camera is superior, the battery lasts all day, Screen is large, bright colors , easily customized and can see the screen clearly in sunlight outdoors. It does everything you would want a great phone to do.

I’ve owned the Pixel 6 Pro, 7 Pro, and now 8 Pro and the progression from each iteration has been interesting to see. The 8 Pro feels like a refinement of the 7 Pro, just like that phone felt like a refinement of the Pixel 6 Pro. I don’t think that’s a bad thing necessarily and I like the identity that Google has settled into with the Pixel line. The Pixel 8 Pro nails everything for the most part and I like all the changes from the 7 Pro. If you’re a Google fan like I am, this is the phone for you. The overall design of the Pixel 8 Pro hasn’t changed a lot from the previous 2 models, but the new one does away with the curved edges and goes with a flat screen this time, which I love. The back of the phone now has a matte finish that resists fingerprints a lot better, which I also love. The camera bar is noticeably thicker compared to the previous Pros, but I don’t mind and I also like that all the lenses are contained within the same piece of glass instead of segmented like they were on the Pixel 7 Pro. I do wish they had also done the matte finish on the camera bar as well though. It feels nice in the hand with the smooth and rounded corners. The display looks fantastic and gets super bright, as well as being able to run between 1Hz - 120Hz. I did notice a peculiar things the always on display where in a dark room the top left corner takes on a slight tint. I’ve seen others report this issue as well. It doesn’t show in brighter rooms, so I’m thinking that maybe the lowest brightness introduces that color shift. It doesn’t bother me too much, but it is a blemish on an otherwise brilliant display. The experience of using the Pixel 8 Pro is the now classic Pixel experience. The software is clean, there’s no extra bloat, and the Tensor 3 chip keeps everything running smoothly. I also like whatever Google is doing with the haptics and vibrations inside the phone. The feedback from typing or hitting different parts of the navigation feels very precise and it’s something I’ve only personally experienced on iPhone. Android 14 isn’t too much different than 13, but it introduces a couple of fun things like lockscreen customization. I’ve always gone for the Pixel phones (and Nexus before that) due to guaranteed and timely Android software updates and it’s awesome to see Google committing to 7 years of OS updates for the Pixel 8 series. Photo quality has always been a highlight of Pixel phones and that’s still the case with the Pixel 8 Pro, even ignoring all the new AI editing features that I don’t plan on using. The already fantastic main camera gets a slight upgrade, but the main upgrade is in the ultrawide, which now has a larger sensor and higher 48 megapixel resolution and it looks really good. Colors feel punchy and true to life and there’s a ton of detail on all 3 lenses. I’d say the 5x zoom camera is probably my least favorite of the 3, but it’s still very good. You can also capture photos in DCI-P3 now, which is awesome. The video quality has improved as well, but I think the stabilization is too aggressive. It almost feels like the video is on a gimbal that’s trying to hard to compensate for motion and panning up and down and side to side has this rubber band feeling to it. Turning stabilization off is looks better, but if you’re moving the footage is going to be a lot shakier. It feels like something that could be corrected in a software update. I’m also interested to try the new Video Boost feature when that releases later this year, which is supposed to automatically improve videos in the cloud after you’ve taken them. The face unlock now works with things like banking and wallet apps now, so you don’t have to use your fingerprint to make those works, but the it still depends on the front-facing camera, so if you’ve got poor lighting you may be forced back to the fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor does not feel like it’s improved much from the Pixel 7 Pro and while it’s not terrible, it’s definitely not up to the quality of the rest of the phone. I wish Google had opted for an ultrasonic reader instead of an optical one. Maybe next year. The Pixel 8 Pro adds a temperature sensor, which is neat but I’m honestly not sure when I would ever use it, especially since it’s not rated taking human body temperatures. Even if it was though it seems like a strange addition. The performance of the sensor on other materials was hit or miss with me and the temperature could vary significantly from reading to reading. The battery life is about on par with the Pixel 7 Pro. It’s not any better, but it’s not any worse. It will definitely get through a day with battery to spare and I’m usually still at 40% by the time I go to bed. The 8 Pro also charges faster now at 30 watts. If you’ve got a Pixel 7 Pro I don’t think you need to run out and buy a Pixel 8 Pro, though it still feels like a nice upgrade even coming from that phone. The Pixel 8 Pro isn’t flawless, but if you’re all in on what Google is doing like I am I don’t think there’s any other Android phone that quite delivers an experience like this. The Pixel 8 Pro is $100 more this year and it mostly feels like it justifies that extra cost to me, but I can’t help but think maybe they could have nixed the temperature sensor and gotten a better fingerprint reader instead.