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Though at times it can seem a little hazy and unfocused, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is the best Pixel the company has ever produced and it symbolizes Google’s ambition for the future of mobile technology. Its amazing display is both brighter and larger than those of its competitors at this price point. In addition, Google’s machine learning powers its photographic skills, which set them apart from other phone manufacturers.
With significant camera improvements that will satisfy even professional photographers and a Tensor G3 chipset specifically designed to power Google’s machine learning features, this is also Google’s most ambitious Pixel to date.
Although I’ll be ready for a new design and feel next year, the Pixel 8 Pro is a stylish addition to Google’s illustrious Pixel range, and I’m pleased to say that it’s the best-looking Pixel to date.
With considerable camera improvements that will satisfy even professional photographers and a Tensor G3 chipset specifically designed to power Google’s machine learning features, this is also Google’s most ambitious Pixel to date. Google is so sure of this phone’s capabilities that it is offering an amazing seven years of significant updates—longer than any other phone manufacturer presently offers support for its products.
Having said that, this is one extremely strange contraption. Google could have easily defeated less-than-flagship smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro if it had just introduced a generic smartphone with the Pixel 8 Pro’s cameras, display, and design. Rather than staying in the realm of machine learning, Google is venturing further with generative AI features that will provide fresh experiences to your phone. Some apps, such as the excellent new call-screening assistance, function well and are sure to remain a constant feature on our smartphones. Some are almost frightful, like the new photo editing features. The majority, such as AI wallpaper, appear to be straightforward extras and distractions that could have been downloaded apps but are now a part of the Android on Pixel experience.
Fortunately, Google still has plenty of time to address Android phones, and if it does, owners of Pixel 8 Pros will enjoy those enhancements for seven years—that is, if Google keeps its word. Indeed, this is very positive news. It’s actually some of the finest news from the Android camp that I have heard in a long time. In terms of durability, the Pixel 8 Pro will be the first Android phone to surpass Apple if Google follows through on its promise to provide seven years of significant OS upgrades, Pixel feature drops, and security updates.
In seven years, will the Pixel 8 Pro still be valuable? Without a doubt, not if you’re purchasing one today. However, the buyer of your Pixel 8 Pro will understand they aren’t purchasing an unsupported lemon when it comes time to sell it in a year or two. They are purchasing a phone that may last them for years to come, as well as maybe someone else’s.
Naturally, the real fun starts when Google starts to reduce prices—and it can be rather generous with discounts, particularly during the holiday shopping season. When choosing a Pixel phone, more than with any other brand, I advise waiting for a sale because, even with its current improvements, it seems like an even better value for a few hundred or pounds less.
GOOGLE PIXEL 8 PRO REVIEW: AVAILABILITY AND PRICE
- Starts at $999 / INR ₹1,06,999 for 128GB storage
- Available with up to 1TB of storage in the US, 512GB globally
- Costs $100 / INR ₹ 43000 more than the 128GB Pixel 7 Pro
I had anticipated that Google would reduce the price of the Pixel 7 Pro, but it is slightly more expensive than the model from last year. This is due to the fact that, quite frankly, the performance and value of the Pixel 7 Pro didn’t hold up over time, and there were speculations circulating that the Pixel 8 Pro wouldn’t be all that much better than its predecessor. But as it happens, the Pixel 8 Pro offers a lot more value and performs admirably when compared to rivals in its price range.
Google’s pledge to provide the Pixel 8 Pro with significant software updates, security patches, and Pixel feature drops for seven years is the most encouraging way the company has given value to the device. No Android phone manufacturer has ever provided this degree of long-term support, and Android phones generally lack durability and long-term value. After around five years, even Apple discontinues providing new OS upgrades for iPhones.
Although the Pixel 8 Pro’s long-term prospects are doubtful due to its subpar performance, at least we know Google won’t turn a blind eye and let it wither away.
The display on the Pixel 8 Pro is amazing; it is clearer and brighter than the ones on the Galaxy S23 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The phone boasts the biggest battery of the lot as well, and during my review period, it fulfilled Google’s claims about battery life.
Although the specifications can be a little confusing and esoteric, the cameras are superior in many aspects. It goes without saying that their photography has improved significantly and that the new AI editing features are very amazing. Impressive and frightening, to put it mildly.
| Storage | US price | India price | |
| 128GB | $999 | 1,06,999 | |
| 256GB | $1,059 | N/A | |
| 512GB | $1,179 | N/A | |
| 1TB | $1,399 | N/A |
Specifications
Display Features
Display Size
- 17.02 cm (6.7 inch)
Resolution
- 2992 x 1344 Pixels
Resolution Type
- Full HD+ AMOLED Display
Display Type
- LTPO OLED
Display Colors
- Full 24 Bit Depth for 16 Million Colours
Os & Processor Features
Operating System
- Android 14
Processor Brand
Processor Type
- Tensor G3
Memory & Storage Features
Internal Storage
- 128 GB
RAM
- 12 GB
GOOGLE PIXEL 8 PRO REVIEW: SOFTWARE
- An excellent call filtering function that feels natural and beneficial
- At debut, many features are absent.
- Certain crucial elements are difficult to locate
Through its software enhancements, the Pixel 8 Pro offers some promising developments that align with Google’s machine learning and artificial intelligence strategies. The new phone screening tool is flawlessly functioning. The voice on my Pixel 8 Pro sounded natural, if a little too casual, when I tried contacting it from a different number, but that’s a good issue. I prefer a jovial robot answering my calls to a robotic voice that sounds artificial.
I’ll quit griping because there are no more features for me to be dissatisfied with. You see, Google isn’t releasing many essential features with the Pixel 8 Pro when it launches. After photos are uploaded to Google’s cloud services, the camera will receive Zoom Enhance, Video Boost, and Night Sight video features, allowing Google to perform its magic off-device. There will also be recorder summaries and a smart reply tool, however as I’ve already stated, I have doubts about those AI elements.
12 item selections, 30 material alternatives (including fleece, flowers, and the crystalline mineral rhodochrosite), and seven color combinations are available. I was presented with three distinct fleece lighthouses in coral and tan by the AI. Based on my calculations, the Imaginary category has the capacity to produce around 7,500 wallpapers. There are twelve categories, such as Volcanic, X-ray, and Imaginary.
There are other AI problems I have besides the photo-faking tools. The capacity of the Pixel 8 Pro to read and summarize webpages for you is being promoted by Google. Its AI will soon be able to describe previous chats or lectures you were unable to attend, if that’s the case with the Recorder app.
CAMERAS REVIEW : GOOGLE PIXEL 8 PRO
Though it can be challenging to explain, the Pixel 8 Pro’s primary camera is noticeably superior over the Pixel 7 Pro’s camera.
- Fantastic images with better macro clarity
- improvements to every camera, particularly the telephoto
- Not as good as the iPhone 15 Pro for nighttime photography
The aperture of the lens on the camera is f/1.65, which is wider than the f/1.9 aperture of the lens from the previous year. Although the difference is smaller, a wider aperture is still preferable because it allows in more light and the improvement is exponential rather than linear.
While the f/1.9 aperture on the Pixel 7 Pro from the previous year was a very uninspiring spec, the f/1.65 lens on the Pixel 8 Pro is an amazing feat. You see, the statistics are unclear, and it’s difficult to take pride in this statistic. There are definitely many additional considerations, but the iPhone 15 Pro’s main camera has an f/1.8 lens, which reduces light transmission.
Certain shots, particularly those taken at night and in low light, appeared better taken with the Pixel 8 Pro than they did with my iPhone 15 Pro Max. That may come as a surprise, but Google still has cause for celebration.
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