Thanks for watching my Pixel 8 review - got there in the end! Semi-mixed feelings but I am mostly enjoying it, and it can only get better with some Google updates. Next up, the Pixel 8 Pro! If you've already grabbed one, let us know how you're getting on with the Pixel 8 below xx
Love the 8, can't stop imagining if the Pixel 8 had SD8G2 slapped on, the battery life would have been literally unmatched with a comfortable SOT of minimum 10 hours easy.
Been using for about two weeks. Haven't had any issues. Great photos and definitely runs cooler than my pixel 7. Not a gamer so I'm good with tensor 3 performance and I love the display. Easy to handle don't like big ass phones that you have to carry in both hands just to use it.
So here's the thing. A lot of things engineers do are hardware and software related. Most know bugger all when it comes to aesthetics and those of us that do, are way too annoyed by the "creative" teams' lack of vision around practical things, so yeah, the shiny turd around phone is likely a UX Research team not doing their work or a Marketing team's smooth brain. Hot take? Yes.
1. Aesthetics. Looks more premium when it shines. However, it attracts more fingerprints. I like the way Apple do their thang on their Pro iPhones (Matte + Stainless Steel Combination) better. Glass is used, so it can also charge wirelessly. 2. You will put a case on your phone anyway, so why bother?
I'm a fan of the form factor of the 8, as a 4a user. As I'm still happy with the 4a (battery is a bit rough after 3 years though tbh) I'll probably keep it for another year, but by then the 8 is probably considerably cheaper to buy, with still many years of software support left.
same as you! 4a user since Sep 2020. Still no complaint except poor battery life. Camera is not great but I dont need camera for daily use. I am planning to buy P8 this BF.
100% agreed. My 4a is still kicking. I want to either wait another year and hope that the Pixel 9 has better performance or buy the Zenfone 10 if I have to.
The post production tools for updating photos how you want them after taking are exceptional. I recently went back to a pixel after a few years and now realise what I was missing.
Coming from a Xiaomi Mi 11 5g the Pixel 8 definitely feels better in the hand with a hefty weight to it. Loving the pure Android system and AI. Agree about it being a slippery bugger had to put a clear silicone case on it to cure this had it a week and loving it.
Loveeeee my p8... Got it a couple of days back at a good bargain price... I have had the pixel 7 and 7 pro but both had network issues... Being great phones none the less... So decided to give the 8 a chance and man it feels like a completely different phone... Google has really worked on their hardware this time... Its a wonderful experience using it... Finally a perfect phone...
@@Shitor23 3 months back just during launch got a 2 weeks used phone at 54k.. At that time this phone was available at 68k after 8k bank discount.. So it was an amazing deal.. Still using it... Love this phone... No complaints...
Same for me I traded my 6 for 8. Im definitely loving the size it's perfect. 120 hertz bright superb haptics. Decent battery life for casual users who don't care to much about gaming.
@@JackMcSomeone If you are thinking about it then it's a great decision I upgraded from pixel 6 to 8 2 weeks ago it's amazing the software was already really good but the improved hardware is a total game changer 120Hz 2000nits display, large camera sensor all are necessary upgrades it needed other huge number specs on other brands just feel like gimmicks around it
Loved the review! I recently got the 8 and so far I am loving it. The points you made were spot on, but all in all, no complaints. Well, just one actually: this thing is slippery!
I have the Pixel 7 and I went to Best Buy to see and compare to Pixel 8. Yes, there is an improvement but not significantly. I'm happy with my Pixel 7 after it got the new update android 14 software version. I will wait the next Pixel 9 if the fingerprint scanner will get an upgrade to ultrasonic.
Same I'm pretty happy with the P7 but the optical fingerprint sensor is my main gripe and it's why I won't upgrade to P8. Like u posted hopefully they address it in P9.
Pixel 7 owner here, agree about the fingerprint sensor but my other issue with it is the wi-fi. As soon as you get a small distance away from the router the connection drops a lot and it's not very stable When I'm sitting in the garden I've got no problems with my old phone (OnePlus 8t) but on the pixel 7 the signal keeps dropping out then reconnecting again
@@ilijadjujic5911Hi there, I don't have any issues with their wifi. I'm listening music thru the wifi on Pixel 7 when I'm outside the house or cutting the grass without any wifi issues. My router is a TP-Link AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A8)
Got my Pixel 8 on release day to replace my old Pixel 5 and so far I have no regrets. I have had no problems with it so far and I am looking forward to the promised additional features when they arrive. I was put off of the Pro because of the size!!
@@ianmena7263 I have the 5 as well and compared it in a store to the 8 recently and the 8 is the same width and maybe .5cm taller. Size is crucial for me and I was considering getting the base S23 or Zenfone 10 because they're almost exactly the same size as the 5. But with the 8 only being slightly taller, I guess I'll jump on it still now that it's $550 for BF sales and I don't see similar deals on the other 2 phones. I'm not a fan of the Tensor chip since it seems to be the least efficient chip on the market now, but as long as real world testing shows the 8 will get similar battery life to the 5, it's adequate even if it will take a bit longer to charge due to the larger battery capacity.
I had the Pixel 8 Pro and honestly, I returned it and went with another phone entirely. I loved my Pixel 7 Pro, but the charging / data port is dead but, the wireless charging still works. I still use the phone itself for pictures and for apps that I just have not installed on my new phone. Ended up going with the Motorola ThinkPhone. Definitely a solid phone. I do however like the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro but, when I used the pro right up-to the return window... Battery / SoT was horrid! I was getting anywhere from 2 - 3 hours MAXIMUM and that was with minimal usage, the modem was using damn near 70% of the power by itself and that was after all of the updates and learning pattern stuff. Maybe I was using the phone wrong or, got a defective unit and should have tried it again? Either way, the phone itself though felt solid and honestly worked REALLY well outside of the issues I had with it. MAY end up trying the phone again here in a few months but for now, going to slam out some usage on this ThinkPhone. Definitely appreciate your reviews and love the style of creativity you use while reviewing devices. Makes for some entertainment while actually talking about the specs and actual usage of the phone / devices themselves.
I honestly think if Google threw a snapdragon chip in their phones they would be so much more appealing and have better performance and battery. Tensor underperformers a lot compared to snapdragon and considering Google has full control over tensor chips the optimisation and performance isn't great at all. The pixel camera isn't even that great anymore either and that's one feature they used to be praised the most for
Been using the Pro version and with gaming it certainly is better, ran genshin just fine at the highest setting with the only problem is getting warm. Not worth the extra money just for that slightly better performance but it's something to mention.
Imagine if this phone had a telephoto lens. Since I'm only planning to upgrade to at least the Pixel 10 series, Google better have a "Mini Pro" by then. Like, a direct competitor to the iPhone Pro (non-Max).
For once I'm genuinely excited to see how Pixel phones will have evolved by the next 3 to 5 years. I just hope they finally fix the performance, efficiency and longevity of their battery life as well as charging speeds..
I've also been using the Pixel 8 for nearly a month and love it! I actually upgraded from the Pixel 7 because the 8 is about 5 mm shorter and is class 3 certified for facial unlock in banking and password manager apps, which I rely more in the winter months when my fingers get too cracked for any fingerprint sensors (no matter what device). Speaking of the fingerprint sensor, I do notice it being better than the Pixel 7 when the fingers are not cracked (as of November here in the States). The roughly 5 mm difference might not sound like much, but I definitely do notice the 8 being smaller in my pocket than the 7.
have the 8 pro myself, and while it could definitely be better in some areas, I'm absolutely loving it! Upgraded from a Xiaomi Mi 11 which only had a 4 hours screen on time, so the battery life is great for me!
The battery life you are getting is not because its pixel, its because the chipset. The chipset in mi 11 is SD888 which is the worst modern phone chip so far. It has the poorest energy efficiency and worst heat level so doesn't matter which brand, as long as it has SD888 the battery is very bad. However, for the price of pixel 8, you can get samsung s23 on sale with a much better chip SD8gen2, which is way more energy efficient and faster. And you have the reputation of Samsung of 4 year upgrade, compared to ridiculous claim of 7 years that Google promised.
Great phone...got some bugs. Most annoying I've had is when using Google Maps if I make a BT phone call in my truck the call takes over the screen and I can't switch it back to Maps so that the call is in the background.
I just watched quintessential quintuplets and i now understand your wallpaper!!! That show was a rollercoaster and i love every minute of it. Also Miku should have been picked!
great home screen wallpaper taste :) joke aside, pixel 8 is the only phone that made me tempted to upgrade my beloved pixel 4a. though gonna hold that thought after hearing the buggy android 14 experience, plus am definitely not ready to let go of the physical, rear, finger print sensor.
Engineers don't choose that, the marketing people did. Because it looks flashy and therefore you'll buy it. And because it's relatively fragile it'll break easily. And you'll buy another one. So there you have it. All marketing.
Really surprised to hear that you've got small scratches after only 1 month. I have a OnePlus with Gorilla Glass 4 (no screen protector) and it doesn't have any scratches on the glass after nearly 6 years.
Android 14 feels very buggy on the S23 Ultra too. Samsung are getting super quick with updates, the downside to that is they get all of Googles lovely early Android bugs. I've had YT Music crash or refuse to play since switching to OneUI 6 the other day too. The last Pixel I enjoyed was probably the 3 or 4a. After that I just had so many issues (the Pixel 6 Pro especially) that I gave up and went to Samsung. Ironically, Samsung are the reason Tensor sucks. It's basically a glorified Exynos.
I really like the Android 14 upgrade on my Pixel 5. Looks like an upgrade to the Pixel 8 in the New Year depending on the current software support on my Pixel 5
Can't decide between this and the Xperia 5V...The Pixel has the software/update support and great camera, whereas the 5V is the battery champ with many other hardware features like dual stereo speakers, SD-card etc...!
Half the reason I even got a pixel was because it's one of the only phones with flagship features that's not five feet of screen size. I had an s20 for a long time and it's so nice to have a smaller phone again. I don't really game on the go (my switch is literally covered in dust) other than sudoku puzzles and what not. Perfect phone for me I couldn't be happier with it.
I have the Pixel 8 for 1 month now and didn't opened it, coz the box is in Canada and I'm not. :)) I love to hear this good review and overall comments.
Currently using pixel 6. Have been broadly happy with it but call quality and network signal have been poor. Battery length has reduced substantially over time. Divided between upgrading to pixel 8 or galaxy s23. Looking forward to some real usage comparison reviews on both
@@MJ-85 agreed. I returned mine. Also had the 120hz screen stutter/jump, AOD suddenly vanished, other bugs. Not the worst phone, especially speech recognition but unwarranted price increase for mediocre chip. Pixel-Beta phones need refinement to compete with the flagships. Wasn’t in the mood to be a beta tester again. Can’t wait for S24.
@@arithmetic7105 Buddy if you are gonna talk like that , pixel 8 and 7 becomes toaster as soon as you switch on mobile data, half the reddit threads are filled with call disconnect issues due to the cheap modem they use...it's a midrange phone masquerading at a flagship price with AI promises , half of which can't be done without internet , 20 percent not yet available and another 20 percent doesn't function outside USA and handful european countries.
Never watched your vids before and stumbled upon this one as I just got a Google Pixel 8 last week. Set To Stun at 0:42? Unexpected as hell lol, respect
I'm happy with my Pixel 5A. The battery is still amazing. If I were in the market for a phone it'd be the Pixel 8. Wife loves her 7Pro.. Pixel groupies here!
Nice to see a one month review here, while I'm still waiting for my preordered one (the w8 is almost over 😅) Good video, not the usual fanboy talk 👍 love the roasts 😂
I traded in my Pixel 7 Pro with 512GB of memory for the Pixel 8 Pro with 1TB because the 7 overheated and resulted in a nauseous display flicker, especially when taking videos. My 8 gets warm, but has never overheated. Only serious problem for me now is that when off of Wi-Fi, reception is much worse than with my 7, which always gave me bragging rights because it worked everywhere.
I've had my Pixel 8 for a month. It integrates with my pixel tablet seamlessly. I use a wrist strap I Frankensteined together using old bracelets when I cleaned out my jewelry box, got magstrips from Amazon and slammed them on my bogo cases. Not a gamer, pic quality is OK and it's so way to use. And it was free. So I spent $100 on a new phone, cases, and a new tablet, speakers and ear buds. Can't beat that.
Yes..1 thing that kills me from buying the Pixel is the storage options..too limited..you can do anything on Android system but being limited by internal storage is a no go.. especially when the phone equipment with a good SoC..more power more storage needed..
Look! These guys look out for bugs by pushing the phone to its limits, so if you wanna buy the phone don't let that deter you. It's a great phone!!@@nasserjabi
I have a Pixel 4XL on a SIM only plan here in Australia so run a very good phone cheaply which thus far has made the extra cost of upgrading hard to justify as this is excellent and does most things still. Considering an 8 or 8 Pro, I had a play with a Pixel 7 that was on sale a month or so ago and noticed the 4XL, three iterations earlier, is a faster phone, the 7 was a bit stuttery and the 4XL has a better display. 4XL having infra red face unlock, it recognises me in bed in the dark and I just love that. Face unlock being my favourite kind of lock system it makes me a bit hesitant to change given what you said about this one and I forget what the non infrared sensor is called but not as good as infrared.
Shame about the camera downgrades. As much as it hurts me, I'll stay on my iPhone 11 Pro as the telephoto is actually quite nice and performance/battery life are still fine.
My Pixel 8 Pro hasn't had a single scratch on it since I got it a month ago. And in a drop test on UA-cam it didn't even crack. As for cameras I find even at 50mp full resolution it's so detailed and doesn't affect dynamic range either. There is some artifacts in 50mp images in dark areas on some images but Google is apparently aware of this issue.
Have had the Pixel 8 since release. After having larger phones was a bit worried it would be too small but not the case am loving the size. Only bug I have is that while it will receive and make calls via the car bluetooth (Ford Focus) the email notification and reading has stopped completely and that is something I do miss, hopefully will be resolved in next update or so.
My current phone's screen just cracked and I've been looking at Pixel 8 reviews. Your video just made me realize I'm looking at a phone that's only a month old 😬
So far what i have noticed from reviews is it's like when the 6,6pro launched it needed a couple of updates to sort out the glitches thats why im waiting till next year to get mines happy with my 6a for the moment.
How about the summarize web page feature that doesn't seem to be available outside of the US? Is it going to be available in the near future or did I just didn't configure my phone properly to be able to use it?
This phone gets hot. I have it. Got used to Snapdragon before that and didn't have this last 4 years. I was shocked when it got hot every time it had to run more than 5 mins. Battery is bad too. Honestly it is a little fun phone that gives me joy so far but I am disappointed with the processor and the battery life
I have the 8 Pro. One big flaw to me (also applicable to the non pro). The magic editor function they are bragging about doesn't work if your 'photo backup function' is not on. So in the end, if you want to use it, you need again another subscription with some online service where you can't get rid of. Fyi, after some testing, when a photo isn't uploaded yet, the function doesn't work, if you don't have an Internet connection, the function doesn't work. Meaning it's not your phone who is doing the AI calculation, but the server @google Otherwise fantastic phone.
@@CozMyNit isn't just the bootloader being unlockable, it can be locked back. Just keep someone from just factory resetting your phone or reflashing it. Or even worse installing malicious payloads. It's more of a security thing. Also, the SOC is self-explanatory. It's like two generations behind. The node still isn't efficient as TSMC's four nanometer when you account for the lowered clock speeds in the G3. But then again Google didn't use a vapor chamber. The newer AI features run in the cloud and for some reason some are pro exclusive. Take a look at some other phones. AI, The ones that will be releasing soon. I remember when I bought a pixel 6 and I ran an app called AI benchmark, it completely blew every other phone, even the ones with the faster multicore score out of the water. On that same app the 8 pro can't even beat the realme GT 5G. The total AI performance isn't much better than the 7a. This is using the NN API. Until Google changes nodes, performance probably won't be good for a while unless Samsung can step up their game. Even Samsung doesn't use their own chips. There's a reason Google blocked. Benchmarks when the phone first came out. They're just now reaching 8 gen 1 performance.
@@CozMyNbecause it’s choppy and the ai is slow. You can notice it daily. I’ve gone through 3 pixel 8 pros and had battery drain/heat issues on two and one had the pink screen hue issue. The rep told me overheating will continue to happen because the processors are relatively slow until they switch from exynos to tscm.
I have the 8 Pro... So far it's great for most things. Cellular data drains the battery way fast. 7hrs+ SOT on wifi. Overall I'd say I'm pretty happy with it.
Ive gor the Pixel 7 and there aren't big enough improvements for me to upgrade. I'll wait to see what they do with their next phone or what the next Nothing Phone delivers.
Pretty good, a couple of bugs here and there (keyboard resizing after android auto) but I think it makes up for it in overall software experience, it's less janky but also less customisable than Samsung- more streamlined like the iPhone but for android
Can u say which one u prefer 7 pro or 8....please reply...i am looking for 7pro or 8...in ur opinion which one the best...i mean how about camera like things
I think between the 7 pro and the 8 the 7 pro has the telephoto lens so if you want to base a decision on just the camera quality - 7 pro, just as long as you don't mind the size and curved screen
Pixel 6 here, after updating to android 14, i have been getting excellent battey life, SOT upto 7 hours! The phone is still smooth and crispy. Can't wait to upgrade to pixel 8, battey life is so important to me, so i was thinking of switching to iphone 15 plus but with this review am sticking to team pixel. And will definitely get the 8.
I cant talk for everyone but my experience with the P8 was that the battery life was woeful. Was a shame as i loved the size and feel of it but battery life is far too important to me. I sent it back
Only one physical sim is a really important omission if you travel!! Many apps like Google send you messages asking you to confirm if it is you, banking apps constantly send you 2-factor security codes if you use your card, and all to your main registered number. So you need to keep your main number active when abroad, which means that's your physical Sim slot used up as not all UK carriers use eSims yet. Then anyone who has bought an eSim for abroad knows that the eSim set-up process is not always reliable (with no refunds), that it can involve 20 or 30 steps to set it up properly so no stick it in and off you go, that support for eSims is non-existent and it is more expensive than picking up a physical Sim. Phones with the capability for 2 physical Sims plus eSims have got it right. All for about a grand? That excludes Pixels.
I recently discovered that the phones using Li-Ion battery do not have super fast charging speeds eg. Pixels and iphones. Those also maintain their health many more year, unlike those using Li-Poly that do the craziest things in fewer years.
For people thinking of buying the normal Pixel 8, I would hold off at least until Black Friday. The Xiaomi 14 is also coming hopefully before end of the year with SD8gen3 which has big improvements on efficiency and has fast charging, 90W wired + 50W wireless
@arithmetic7105 took the words right out of my mouth lol. Plus no software updates with those phone either and some are banned too like the Huawei. I also want a phone that isn't a mouthful to pronounce lol.
Let's buy hardware and cheer on the software that comes with it 😂 which is pretty buggy as this review shows. Btw Xiaomi provides 4y of updates. Same as 1+. Much more logic than silly Google 7y. Hardware wise better phones, now let's install the mods and apks on that and we have.. a better phone 😮.
In the span of 3 weeks, i bought the Galaxy Tab S9, then couple days later the Galaxy S23, and now the Pixel 8 calling in to replace my Pixel 7 !!! I think it will be the wildest tech spree I've ever had in life !
I don't and never want to be a person that rocks a phone without a case. I've seen everyone around me drop their phones once and it shatters!! How hard is a case?? And I got a magsafe pixel 8 case so even better accessories available
Love my Pixel 8 with the super Teflon slickness so far, waaaay better than my Pixel 7 pro with heat and weird screen issues.
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Now this is the comparison I am interested in. Pixel 8 vs Pixel 7 Pro. Could you elaborate a bit more what you find better in regular Pixel 8 vs 7 Pro?
People who have the Pixel 8, are the bezels symmetrical?? From videos and pictures, I feel that the chin is still slightly thicker than the rest of the 3 bezels
Great review and I want a Pixel 8 but I'll hold off for now since my 6 is working great with Android 14. I know it's not as great as the 8 but it's good enough. I game a little but not a lot and am curious how it would handle call of duty mobile and when it comes out, The Division for Android.
No full charge in 20 min phone will last more than a year or so. Just because it's nice to have doesn't mean we should use it, super fast charging is not something I'll miss.
What i would give for pixel to be preformance focused. Its by far the nicest looking phone imo. For some reason companies think preformance is for 'gamers' who want 'ugly' phones. But as someone who watches youtube and browses social media at the same time, preformance is needed for normies.
Thanks for watching my Pixel 8 review - got there in the end! Semi-mixed feelings but I am mostly enjoying it, and it can only get better with some Google updates. Next up, the Pixel 8 Pro! If you've already grabbed one, let us know how you're getting on with the Pixel 8 below xx
What was that movie you're watching early in the video?
For battery life how much time did you test on mobile data vs wifi?
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How long until it lands. Really want to get it instead of S23 Ultra but on the fence with the battery life issues I've had with my 7 pro
@@EoghanRussell1986 how long until it lands? What does that mean?
The way things are now in the world, making it to 2030 would be a victory for us all
Love the 8, can't stop imagining if the Pixel 8 had SD8G2 slapped on, the battery life would have been literally unmatched with a comfortable SOT of minimum 10 hours easy.
Lol, that's not how it works😅
@@SaboSAL1822 lol It is how it works hypotherically 😂 you can always wish a phone had a superior chip in it use your common sense 😂
@@androguyy lol lol lol 😂 obviously I wasn't talking about you wanting a great processor, I was talking about the 10 hour SOT😂
@@SaboSAL1822 10 hour SOT is already almost achievable lmao just not comfortably and depending on how you manage with connectivity lol.
@@androguyy proof?
Been using for about two weeks. Haven't had any issues. Great photos and definitely runs cooler than my pixel 7. Not a gamer so I'm good with tensor 3 performance and I love the display. Easy to handle don't like big ass phones that you have to carry in both hands just to use it.
are websites loading as slowly as mentioned in this review while using LTE?
@@nasserjabi I've no LTE browsing complaints (as yet) with my P8.
Have you used pixel devices before?
@@dentheplodder
Have you experienced significant battery drains?
Good to hear you've been enjoying, and yeah, mini is an absolute delight compared with the onslaught of near-7-inchers
Engineers, please explain why the back of a phone needs to be made of fragile slippery glass?
So here's the thing. A lot of things engineers do are hardware and software related. Most know bugger all when it comes to aesthetics and those of us that do, are way too annoyed by the "creative" teams' lack of vision around practical things, so yeah, the shiny turd around phone is likely a UX Research team not doing their work or a Marketing team's smooth brain. Hot take? Yes.
It cost more to replace it than if it were plastic.
1. Aesthetics. Looks more premium when it shines. However, it attracts more fingerprints. I like the way Apple do their thang on their Pro iPhones (Matte + Stainless Steel Combination) better. Glass is used, so it can also charge wirelessly.
2. You will put a case on your phone anyway, so why bother?
@@coldtail05 wireless charging works on plastic phones to
I gave my Pixel 7 to my wife and bought a Pixel 6a second-hand and I love it. The plastic back really cuts on weight. Hopefully we get an 8a.
I'm a fan of the form factor of the 8, as a 4a user. As I'm still happy with the 4a (battery is a bit rough after 3 years though tbh) I'll probably keep it for another year, but by then the 8 is probably considerably cheaper to buy, with still many years of software support left.
same as you! 4a user since Sep 2020. Still no complaint except poor battery life. Camera is not great but I dont need camera for daily use. I am planning to buy P8 this BF.
same here. my 4a has started to chug recently lol. really debating on upgrading to a zflip 5 or the pixel 8
100% agreed. My 4a is still kicking. I want to either wait another year and hope that the Pixel 9 has better performance or buy the Zenfone 10 if I have to.
Complaining about 128 gb is mad to me!!! My current phone has 32 gb, and I'm getting the pixel 8 for Christmas, and I'm BUZZING to have more storage
S23 is a very nice option as well as s24 if u have the budget
I'm from pixel 7 and I'm good another 3 or 5 years!I'm so happy with pixel7 ...amazing!
The post production tools for updating photos how you want them after taking are exceptional. I recently went back to a pixel after a few years and now realise what I was missing.
Coming from a Xiaomi Mi 11 5g the Pixel 8 definitely feels better in the hand with a hefty weight to it. Loving the pure Android system and AI. Agree about it being a slippery bugger had to put a clear silicone case on it to cure this had it a week and loving it.
Loveeeee my p8... Got it a couple of days back at a good bargain price... I have had the pixel 7 and 7 pro but both had network issues... Being great phones none the less...
So decided to give the 8 a chance and man it feels like a completely different phone... Google has really worked on their hardware this time... Its a wonderful experience using it... Finally a perfect phone...
what bargain price?
@@Shitor23 3 months back just during launch got a 2 weeks used phone at 54k.. At that time this phone was available at 68k after 8k bank discount.. So it was an amazing deal.. Still using it... Love this phone... No complaints...
Have had the P8 since release day. Loving it so far, especially the size reduction (coming from a P6).
The P6 feels like a giant compared to this
Yes, the compact design is definitely a massive plus for me too!
Same for me I traded my 6 for 8. Im definitely loving the size it's perfect. 120 hertz bright superb haptics. Decent battery life for casual users who don't care to much about gaming.
Sounds good! Might upgrade my 6 to an 8
@@JackMcSomeone If you are thinking about it then it's a great decision I upgraded from pixel 6 to 8 2 weeks ago it's amazing the software was already really good but the improved hardware is a total game changer 120Hz 2000nits display, large camera sensor all are necessary upgrades it needed other huge number specs on other brands just feel like gimmicks around it
Loved the review! I recently got the 8 and so far I am loving it. The points you made were spot on, but all in all, no complaints. Well, just one actually: this thing is slippery!
Bro everything aside my heart raised when i saw you play set to stun, im digging the new album so much
Ive been using my pixel 3a since release. It has been my favorite phone. Pics beat any iphone. Considering upgrading
I have the Pixel 7 and I went to Best Buy to see and compare to Pixel 8. Yes, there is an improvement but not significantly. I'm happy with my Pixel 7 after it got the new update android 14 software version. I will wait the next Pixel 9 if the fingerprint scanner will get an upgrade to ultrasonic.
Same I'm pretty happy with the P7 but the optical fingerprint sensor is my main gripe and it's why I won't upgrade to P8. Like u posted hopefully they address it in P9.
good for you!
Pixel 7 owner here, agree about the fingerprint sensor but my other issue with it is the wi-fi. As soon as you get a small distance away from the router the connection drops a lot and it's not very stable
When I'm sitting in the garden I've got no problems with my old phone (OnePlus 8t) but on the pixel 7 the signal keeps dropping out then reconnecting again
@@ilijadjujic5911Hi there,
I don't have any issues with their wifi. I'm listening music thru the wifi on Pixel 7 when I'm outside the house or cutting the grass without any wifi issues. My router is a TP-Link AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A8)
Looking to get a p7 now the price has dropped with the p8 out, how many Android updates come with the P7?
Love the wallpaper my dude! and the pixel 8 is definitely what I'd go for if I didnt have my S23.
Got my Pixel 8 on release day to replace my old Pixel 5 and so far I have no regrets. I have had no problems with it so far and I am looking forward to the promised additional features when they arrive. I was put off of the Pro because of the size!!
How is the battery and size compare? I have the 5 and plan on buying the 8.
@@ianmena7263 same story
@@ianmena7263 I have the 5 as well and compared it in a store to the 8 recently and the 8 is the same width and maybe .5cm taller. Size is crucial for me and I was considering getting the base S23 or Zenfone 10 because they're almost exactly the same size as the 5. But with the 8 only being slightly taller, I guess I'll jump on it still now that it's $550 for BF sales and I don't see similar deals on the other 2 phones. I'm not a fan of the Tensor chip since it seems to be the least efficient chip on the market now, but as long as real world testing shows the 8 will get similar battery life to the 5, it's adequate even if it will take a bit longer to charge due to the larger battery capacity.
I had the Pixel 8 Pro and honestly, I returned it and went with another phone entirely. I loved my Pixel 7 Pro, but the charging / data port is dead but, the wireless charging still works. I still use the phone itself for pictures and for apps that I just have not installed on my new phone. Ended up going with the Motorola ThinkPhone. Definitely a solid phone. I do however like the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro but, when I used the pro right up-to the return window... Battery / SoT was horrid! I was getting anywhere from 2 - 3 hours MAXIMUM and that was with minimal usage, the modem was using damn near 70% of the power by itself and that was after all of the updates and learning pattern stuff. Maybe I was using the phone wrong or, got a defective unit and should have tried it again?
Either way, the phone itself though felt solid and honestly worked REALLY well outside of the issues I had with it. MAY end up trying the phone again here in a few months but for now, going to slam out some usage on this ThinkPhone.
Definitely appreciate your reviews and love the style of creativity you use while reviewing devices. Makes for some entertainment while actually talking about the specs and actual usage of the phone / devices themselves.
Did you try the pixel 8 again?
I honestly think if Google threw a snapdragon chip in their phones they would be so much more appealing and have better performance and battery.
Tensor underperformers a lot compared to snapdragon and considering Google has full control over tensor chips the optimisation and performance isn't great at all.
The pixel camera isn't even that great anymore either and that's one feature they used to be praised the most for
Been using the Pro version and with gaming it certainly is better, ran genshin just fine at the highest setting with the only problem is getting warm. Not worth the extra money just for that slightly better performance but it's something to mention.
Interesting... I just got the regular 8 and I have been thinking about running genshin on it lol
I never ever game nor would want to game on my phone so im happy with Pixel 8 regular
Imagine if this phone had a telephoto lens. Since I'm only planning to upgrade to at least the Pixel 10 series, Google better have a "Mini Pro" by then. Like, a direct competitor to the iPhone Pro (non-Max).
For once I'm genuinely excited to see how Pixel phones will have evolved by the next 3 to 5 years.
I just hope they finally fix the performance, efficiency and longevity of their battery life as well as charging speeds..
I've also been using the Pixel 8 for nearly a month and love it! I actually upgraded from the Pixel 7 because the 8 is about 5 mm shorter and is class 3 certified for facial unlock in banking and password manager apps, which I rely more in the winter months when my fingers get too cracked for any fingerprint sensors (no matter what device). Speaking of the fingerprint sensor, I do notice it being better than the Pixel 7 when the fingers are not cracked (as of November here in the States).
The roughly 5 mm difference might not sound like much, but I definitely do notice the 8 being smaller in my pocket than the 7.
Only reason I would get the 8 is racial unlock for banking and apps. It's so random the 7 doesn't allow even though we have face unlock
@@crzycolchris Racial unlock!? Damn son, mega secure 🤣😅🤣🤪
@@MJ-85 bahahahaahhah 😂 opps
Great review and if I had the brass I would got for the Pro model as I am used to something closer to 7 inches slapping around my thighs....
have the 8 pro myself, and while it could definitely be better in some areas, I'm absolutely loving it! Upgraded from a Xiaomi Mi 11 which only had a 4 hours screen on time, so the battery life is great for me!
The battery life you are getting is not because its pixel, its because the chipset. The chipset in mi 11 is SD888 which is the worst modern phone chip so far. It has the poorest energy efficiency and worst heat level so doesn't matter which brand, as long as it has SD888 the battery is very bad. However, for the price of pixel 8, you can get samsung s23 on sale with a much better chip SD8gen2, which is way more energy efficient and faster. And you have the reputation of Samsung of 4 year upgrade, compared to ridiculous claim of 7 years that Google promised.
Great phone...got some bugs. Most annoying I've had is when using Google Maps if I make a BT phone call in my truck the call takes over the screen and I can't switch it back to Maps so that the call is in the background.
I just watched quintessential quintuplets and i now understand your wallpaper!!! That show was a rollercoaster and i love every minute of it. Also Miku should have been picked!
great home screen wallpaper taste :)
joke aside, pixel 8 is the only phone that made me tempted to upgrade my beloved pixel 4a. though gonna hold that thought after hearing the buggy android 14 experience, plus am definitely not ready to let go of the physical, rear, finger print sensor.
I ordered the Pixel 8 and the Pro, and ended up returning the Pro. No regrets! I love that compact form factor.
Basic user here. I just moved from a Pixel 6 to the Pixel 8. Picked the P8 up from Amazon for $449. It is a big step up and I am very impressed.
Engineers don't choose that, the marketing people did. Because it looks flashy and therefore you'll buy it. And because it's relatively fragile it'll break easily. And you'll buy another one. So there you have it. All marketing.
First time I've watched your channel. Found your review informative and entertaining.
Really surprised to hear that you've got small scratches after only 1 month. I have a OnePlus with Gorilla Glass 4 (no screen protector) and it doesn't have any scratches on the glass after nearly 6 years.
Android 14 feels very buggy on the S23 Ultra too. Samsung are getting super quick with updates, the downside to that is they get all of Googles lovely early Android bugs. I've had YT Music crash or refuse to play since switching to OneUI 6 the other day too.
The last Pixel I enjoyed was probably the 3 or 4a. After that I just had so many issues (the Pixel 6 Pro especially) that I gave up and went to Samsung. Ironically, Samsung are the reason Tensor sucks. It's basically a glorified Exynos.
I really like the Android 14 upgrade on my Pixel 5. Looks like an upgrade to the Pixel 8 in the New Year depending on the current software support on my Pixel 5
the pixel five should be done for another full set of updates so I wait another year for you
@danielbradler6546 pixel 4a got it's last update with android 14
@danielbradler6546 yes it has. Remember it's only 3 years old
Can't decide between this and the Xperia 5V...The Pixel has the software/update support and great camera, whereas the 5V is the battery champ with many other hardware features like dual stereo speakers, SD-card etc...!
Have you decided? I am also thinking between these 2 models.
I Have pixel 6a & great review I may get one cause of your honest review love the swearing as well lol keep them coming
Half the reason I even got a pixel was because it's one of the only phones with flagship features that's not five feet of screen size. I had an s20 for a long time and it's so nice to have a smaller phone again. I don't really game on the go (my switch is literally covered in dust) other than sudoku puzzles and what not. Perfect phone for me I couldn't be happier with it.
I have the Pixel 8 for 1 month now and didn't opened it, coz the box is in Canada and I'm not. :)) I love to hear this good review and overall comments.
I got one from Canada, too! I opened it. And it had a finger print on it, as well as some dust that made me think it was used, so I returned it.
Now I'm waiting for black Friday deals... :(
crazy. Not the same situation tho.
@@RsKD34 oh... I get it. Sorry
Your reviews are always great. The dark humor adds a fresh bit of fun too!
Currently using pixel 6. Have been broadly happy with it but call quality and network signal have been poor. Battery length has reduced substantially over time. Divided between upgrading to pixel 8 or galaxy s23. Looking forward to some real usage comparison reviews on both
S24
My S23 battery life shits all over the P8 that I had tbh. Battery life on the P8 was awful for my needs
@@MJ-85 agreed. I returned mine. Also had the 120hz screen stutter/jump, AOD suddenly vanished, other bugs. Not the worst phone, especially speech recognition but unwarranted price increase for mediocre chip. Pixel-Beta phones need refinement to compete with the flagships. Wasn’t in the mood to be a beta tester again. Can’t wait for S24.
@@hhhmmmmmmmms24, one UI, slow updates, bloated software, duplicate apps. Yes please
@@arithmetic7105 Buddy if you are gonna talk like that , pixel 8 and 7 becomes toaster as soon as you switch on mobile data, half the reddit threads are filled with call disconnect issues due to the cheap modem they use...it's a midrange phone masquerading at a flagship price with AI promises , half of which can't be done without internet , 20 percent not yet available and another 20 percent doesn't function outside USA and handful european countries.
Never watched your vids before and stumbled upon this one as I just got a Google Pixel 8 last week. Set To Stun at 0:42? Unexpected as hell lol, respect
Came for the review, had a laugh. Brilliant video
Full comparison to the s23 would be cool! Thanks!
I'm happy with my Pixel 5A. The battery is still amazing. If I were in the market for a phone it'd be the Pixel 8. Wife loves her 7Pro.. Pixel groupies here!
Nice to see a one month review here, while I'm still waiting for my preordered one (the w8 is almost over 😅)
Good video, not the usual fanboy talk 👍 love the roasts 😂
I traded in my Pixel 7 Pro with 512GB of memory for the Pixel 8 Pro with 1TB because the 7 overheated and resulted in a nauseous display flicker, especially when taking videos. My 8 gets warm, but has never overheated. Only serious problem for me now is that when off of Wi-Fi, reception is much worse than with my 7, which always gave me bragging rights because it worked everywhere.
I've had my Pixel 8 for a month. It integrates with my pixel tablet seamlessly. I use a wrist strap I Frankensteined together using old bracelets when I cleaned out my jewelry box, got magstrips from Amazon and slammed them on my bogo cases. Not a gamer, pic quality is OK and it's so way to use. And it was free. So I spent $100 on a new phone, cases, and a new tablet, speakers and ear buds. Can't beat that.
Yes..1 thing that kills me from buying the Pixel is the storage options..too limited..you can do anything on Android system but being limited by internal storage is a no go.. especially when the phone equipment with a good SoC..more power more storage needed..
Love your reviews! My friends are hooked on them too. Definitely the best on the internet! Keep up the great and highly entertaining work!❤ Xx
I have had my pixel 8 and its been buttery smooth to me no issues, simply so good steady improving.
love my pixel 8 using it for 2 week so much amazing
loving my device❤
You are not bothered by the bugs mentioned in this review?
@@nasserjabimost phones have bugs , especially when they are brand new !
Look! These guys look out for bugs by pushing the phone to its limits, so if you wanna buy the phone don't let that deter you. It's a great phone!!@@nasserjabi
I have a Pixel 4XL on a SIM only plan here in Australia so run a very good phone cheaply which thus far has made the extra cost of upgrading hard to justify as this is excellent and does most things still. Considering an 8 or 8 Pro, I had a play with a Pixel 7 that was on sale a month or so ago and noticed the 4XL, three iterations earlier, is a faster phone, the 7 was a bit stuttery and the 4XL has a better display. 4XL having infra red face unlock, it recognises me in bed in the dark and I just love that. Face unlock being my favourite kind of lock system it makes me a bit hesitant to change given what you said about this one and I forget what the non infrared sensor is called but not as good as infrared.
Had it for a week before i returned it, still prefers the compact zenfone 10 especially the battery. Wont even replace my backup s23.
Shame about the camera downgrades. As much as it hurts me, I'll stay on my iPhone 11 Pro as the telephoto is actually quite nice and performance/battery life are still fine.
My Pixel 8 Pro hasn't had a single scratch on it since I got it a month ago. And in a drop test on UA-cam it didn't even crack. As for cameras I find even at 50mp full resolution it's so detailed and doesn't affect dynamic range either. There is some artifacts in 50mp images in dark areas on some images but Google is apparently aware of this issue.
Very helpful review! 🙌 And great sense of humour! 😀
Awesome and always we entertaining man lol. Thanks 👍
Thank you for the amazing video❤,watching on my pixel 8❤
Nie, dziękuję za ten pieprzony film ‼️😠😡
Good review, thanks. If Colin drops by, a video of the two of you, please. my next phone.
Have had the Pixel 8 since release. After having larger phones was a bit worried it would be too small but not the case am loving the size. Only bug I have is that while it will receive and make calls via the car bluetooth (Ford Focus) the email notification and reading has stopped completely and that is something I do miss, hopefully will be resolved in next update or so.
Great review! Eagerly waiting for the 8 Pro review! :)
Dla mnie to kurwa wideo
My current phone's screen just cracked and I've been looking at Pixel 8 reviews. Your video just made me realize I'm looking at a phone that's only a month old 😬
I just love your videos and the funny shit you say. You are the first reviewer I watch when it comes to phones and watches. Great stuff.
So far what i have noticed from reviews is it's like when the 6,6pro launched it needed a couple of updates to sort out the glitches thats why im waiting till next year to get mines happy with my 6a for the moment.
How about the summarize web page feature that doesn't seem to be available outside of the US? Is it going to be available in the near future or did I just didn't configure my phone properly to be able to use it?
This phone gets hot. I have it. Got used to Snapdragon before that and didn't have this last 4 years. I was shocked when it got hot every time it had to run more than 5 mins.
Battery is bad too.
Honestly it is a little fun phone that gives me joy so far but I am disappointed with the processor and the battery life
I have the 8 Pro. One big flaw to me (also applicable to the non pro). The magic editor function they are bragging about doesn't work if your 'photo backup function' is not on. So in the end, if you want to use it, you need again another subscription with some online service where you can't get rid of.
Fyi, after some testing, when a photo isn't uploaded yet, the function doesn't work, if you don't have an Internet connection, the function doesn't work. Meaning it's not your phone who is doing the AI calculation, but the server @google
Otherwise fantastic phone.
Pixel 8 with bootloader unlockability is so close to being a perfect phone, just needs a better SOC.
why?
Cause Tensor sucks for anyone who wants to do anything outside of what google wants them to do.@@CozMyN
@@CozMyNit isn't just the bootloader being unlockable, it can be locked back. Just keep someone from just factory resetting your phone or reflashing it. Or even worse installing malicious payloads. It's more of a security thing. Also, the SOC is self-explanatory. It's like two generations behind. The node still isn't efficient as TSMC's four nanometer when you account for the lowered clock speeds in the G3. But then again Google didn't use a vapor chamber. The newer AI features run in the cloud and for some reason some are pro exclusive. Take a look at some other phones. AI, The ones that will be releasing soon. I remember when I bought a pixel 6 and I ran an app called AI benchmark, it completely blew every other phone, even the ones with the faster multicore score out of the water. On that same app the 8 pro can't even beat the realme GT 5G. The total AI performance isn't much better than the 7a. This is using the NN API. Until Google changes nodes, performance probably won't be good for a while unless Samsung can step up their game. Even Samsung doesn't use their own chips. There's a reason Google blocked. Benchmarks when the phone first came out. They're just now reaching 8 gen 1 performance.
@@CozMyNbecause it’s choppy and the ai is slow. You can notice it daily. I’ve gone through 3 pixel 8 pros and had battery drain/heat issues on two and one had the pink screen hue issue. The rep told me overheating will continue to happen because the processors are relatively slow until they switch from exynos to tscm.
@@rsbkey Uh, that's a shame
Stil using my pixel 6. Will see what next year brings.
Semi-relief you mentioned that about android auto, I thought all of my wires or car were buggered!
Great video broh💯
I have the 8 Pro... So far it's great for most things. Cellular data drains the battery way fast. 7hrs+ SOT on wifi. Overall I'd say I'm pretty happy with it.
I would kill for a phone with a slide out keyboard. Like one that wasn't underspecced and delayed for years.
Ive gor the Pixel 7 and there aren't big enough improvements for me to upgrade. I'll wait to see what they do with their next phone or what the next Nothing Phone delivers.
Why would you upgrade every year anyway
I went from Pixel 7 pro to Pixel 8 on release for the form factor and that flat screen. Will be interested to see what Samsung have in store for s24
how's your experience so far?
Pretty good, a couple of bugs here and there (keyboard resizing after android auto) but I think it makes up for it in overall software experience, it's less janky but also less customisable than Samsung- more streamlined like the iPhone but for android
@@humzjAgree. I returned an S23 as I just found One UI too much.
Can u say which one u prefer 7 pro or 8....please reply...i am looking for 7pro or 8...in ur opinion which one the best...i mean how about camera like things
I think between the 7 pro and the 8 the 7 pro has the telephoto lens so if you want to base a decision on just the camera quality - 7 pro, just as long as you don't mind the size and curved screen
The Chinese rivals that charge in 20min may blow up on ya in 20 seconds. So many reviewers of this phone with so many different opinions
Pixel 6 here, after updating to android 14, i have been getting excellent battey life, SOT upto 7 hours! The phone is still smooth and crispy. Can't wait to upgrade to pixel 8, battey life is so important to me, so i was thinking of switching to iphone 15 plus but with this review am sticking to team pixel. And will definitely get the 8.
I cant talk for everyone but my experience with the P8 was that the battery life was woeful. Was a shame as i loved the size and feel of it but battery life is far too important to me. I sent it back
@@MJ-85how long did you use it?
Love my Pixel 3. Runs great!
Was thinking of purchasing but think I will stick with my iPhone 13 after watching this which has never had any glitches in the 28 months of ownership
Only one physical sim is a really important omission if you travel!! Many apps like Google send you messages asking you to confirm if it is you, banking apps constantly send you 2-factor security codes if you use your card, and all to your main registered number. So you need to keep your main number active when abroad, which means that's your physical Sim slot used up as not all UK carriers use eSims yet. Then anyone who has bought an eSim for abroad knows that the eSim set-up process is not always reliable (with no refunds), that it can involve 20 or 30 steps to set it up properly so no stick it in and off you go, that support for eSims is non-existent and it is more expensive than picking up a physical Sim. Phones with the capability for 2 physical Sims plus eSims have got it right. All for about a grand? That excludes Pixels.
I recently discovered that the phones using Li-Ion battery do not have super fast charging speeds eg. Pixels and iphones. Those also maintain their health many more year, unlike those using Li-Poly that do the craziest things in fewer years.
For people thinking of buying the normal Pixel 8, I would hold off at least until Black Friday. The Xiaomi 14 is also coming hopefully before end of the year with SD8gen3 which has big improvements on efficiency and has fast charging, 90W wired + 50W wireless
Please stop, no one wants those garbage Chinese phones with awful software
@@arithmetic7105 oneplus open is the best foldable phone of 2023, op12 will be the best smartphone in 2024!
@@arithmetic7105don't they have built in malware too?
@arithmetic7105 took the words right out of my mouth lol. Plus no software updates with those phone either and some are banned too like the Huawei. I also want a phone that isn't a mouthful to pronounce lol.
Let's buy hardware and cheer on the software that comes with it 😂 which is pretty buggy as this review shows. Btw Xiaomi provides 4y of updates. Same as 1+. Much more logic than silly Google 7y. Hardware wise better phones, now let's install the mods and apks on that and we have.. a better phone 😮.
loved the ren and stimpy reference!
Came for the phone background (good choice) , stayed for the review.
In the span of 3 weeks, i bought the Galaxy Tab S9, then couple days later the Galaxy S23, and now the Pixel 8 calling in to replace my Pixel 7 !!! I think it will be the wildest tech spree I've ever had in life !
I don't and never want to be a person that rocks a phone without a case. I've seen everyone around me drop their phones once and it shatters!! How hard is a case?? And I got a magsafe pixel 8 case so even better accessories available
Pixel 8 vs Xiaomi 13T what would you recommend for casual user, which is better allrounder?
Love my Pixel 8 with the super Teflon slickness so far, waaaay better than my Pixel 7 pro with heat and weird screen issues.
Now this is the comparison I am interested in. Pixel 8 vs Pixel 7 Pro. Could you elaborate a bit more what you find better in regular Pixel 8 vs 7 Pro?
I came from p7 pro and absolutely love the change in size and flat screen
Been thinking about switching from iPhone to an Android phone with the same size, this one's on the list alongside the Galaxy S23.
your wallpaper is amazing!
oh god, im here for that set to stun reference
People who have the Pixel 8, are the bezels symmetrical?? From videos and pictures, I feel that the chin is still slightly thicker than the rest of the 3 bezels
This guy knows what he’s on about , looking forward to his Christmas speech
Great review and I want a Pixel 8 but I'll hold off for now since my 6 is working great with Android 14. I know it's not as great as the 8 but it's good enough. I game a little but not a lot and am curious how it would handle call of duty mobile and when it comes out, The Division for Android.
I'm still rocking the 6 pro and it's still fast and my battery is so good!. Debating going to the 8 but I'll miss the curved screen
Could you give some tip how to use summary outside USA ?
No full charge in 20 min phone will last more than a year or so.
Just because it's nice to have doesn't mean we should use it, super fast charging is not something I'll miss.
What i would give for pixel to be preformance focused. Its by far the nicest looking phone imo. For some reason companies think preformance is for 'gamers' who want 'ugly' phones. But as someone who watches youtube and browses social media at the same time, preformance is needed for normies.
My first day of my pixel 8pro love it up to now