If you're serious about smartphones, this Google Pixel 8 Pro is brimming with innovative tech to take your mobile game to the next level. The beautifully bright 6.7-inch OLED display gives brilliant depth and vibrant colour to all your favourite sites. Plus, whether you've just started snapping or you're a pro photographer, it's rocking a crystal-clear 50MP rear camera for seriously impressive pics. More about the selfies? The 10.5MP front camera is sure to put a smile on your face. Equipped with a super-durable, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus screen too, you can rest assured that life's pesky bumps won't leave a mark. It's 5G-ready too - that means there'll be no waiting around to download the latest shows and apps. Super smooth streaming awaits.
If you're serious about smartphones, this Google Pixel 8 Pro is brimming with innovative tech to take your mobile game to the next level. The beautifully bright 6.7-inch OLED display gives brilliant depth and vibrant colour to all your favourite sites. Plus, whether you've just started snapping or you're a pro photographer, it's rocking a crystal-clear 50MP rear camera for seriously impressive pics. More about the selfies? The 10.5MP front camera is sure to put a smile on your face. Equipped with a super-durable, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus screen too, you can rest assured that life's pesky bumps won't leave a mark. It's 5G-ready too - that means there'll be no waiting around to download the latest shows and apps. Super smooth streaming awaits.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G 256GB Unlocked (Obsidian) by Onestop Digital
If you're serious about smartphones, this Google Pixel 8 Pro is brimming with innovative tech to take your mobile game to the next level. The beautifully bright 6.7-inch OLED display gives brilliant depth and vibrant colour to all your favourite sites. Plus, whether you've just started snapping or you're a pro photographer, it's rocking a crystal-clear 50MP rear camera for seriously impressive pics. More about the selfies? The 10.5MP front camera is sure to put a smile on your face. Equipped with a super-durable, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus screen too, you can rest assured that life's pesky bumps won't leave a mark. It's 5G-ready too - that means there'll be no waiting around to download the latest shows and apps. Super smooth streaming awaits.
If you're serious about smartphones, this Google Pixel 8 Pro is brimming with innovative tech to take your mobile game to the next level. The beautifully bright 6.7-inch OLED display gives brilliant depth and vibrant colour to all your favourite sites. Plus, whether you've just started snapping or you're a pro photographer, it's rocking a crystal-clear 50MP rear camera for seriously impressive pics. More about the selfies? The 10.5MP front camera is sure to put a smile on your face. Equipped with a super-durable, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus screen too, you can rest assured that life's pesky bumps won't leave a mark. It's 5G-ready too - that means there'll be no waiting around to download the latest shows and apps. Super smooth streaming awaits.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro (256GB, Obsidian) AU - Excellent
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Google Pixel 8 Pro (256GB, Obsidian) AU - Pristine
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I do like the look and power of the new pixel 8 pro with tensor 3 chip, however I miss the curved display. The curve just made the phone look more high end in my opinion vs the flat display.I found as always switching over my Google account and details from my Samsung phone to the pixel 8 pro wirelessly was fast and simple without any issues. I'm shocked Google is still using a optical fingerprint reader vs the ultrasonic reader, but somehow managed to use facial recognition with the front facing selfie camera. The facial recognition works well except nighttime.All the cameras take great looking photos as most all pixel phones have done over time. Night time shots look best and most natural to me vs iPhone or Samsung phones.Battery life is really good on the ... MoreI do like the look and power of the new pixel 8 pro with tensor 3 chip, however I miss the curved display. The curve just made the phone look more high end in my opinion vs the flat display.I found as always switching over my Google account and details from my Samsung phone to the pixel 8 pro wirelessly was fast and simple without any issues. I'm shocked Google is still using a optical fingerprint reader vs the ultrasonic reader, but somehow managed to use facial recognition with the front facing selfie camera. The facial recognition works well except nighttime.All the cameras take great looking photos as most all pixel phones have done over time. Night time shots look best and most natural to me vs iPhone or Samsung phones.Battery life is really good on the pro for all-day use, charging is pretty fast whether using wired or wireless charging for me. Even though the pixel 8 pro has reverse wireless charging, inever useit or have the need to.I used bothe the pixel watch 2 and galaxy watch 6 classic with the pixel 8 pro, I prefer the watch 6 classic for it larger size and better functionality for my needs over the pixel watch 2. I really like how well google assistant and Google home integration with the pixel 8 pro work within the Google ecosystem. From the pull down menu screens, to just simply saying "Hey Google"!5G coverage for me on the T-Mobile network is pretty good for me with 8 pro. I usually get around 350-600gbps depending on my location. My experience with this phone has been really positive, I find all its features to be useful and easy to use.One thing that I really like about the new pixel 8 pro was it's haptics, especially for phone calls. The new haptic motor is close to the iPhone that I've ever experienced with a Android phone. I've not heard one reviewer mention it yet, but it's definitely the best in any smartphone I've ever used. When I got my first phone call on the pixel 8pro, I was like " wow this phone really has some impressive haptics to it"!
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I think I've had every Pixel phone since they came out. While I've read stories or comments about issues people have had with some of them I have never really had any issues. I've always liked the plain Android software without all of the manufacturers' UI's and apps they add. They're very similar to iPhones in that you always know what you're getting and you are familiar with one Pixel phone you'll be familiar with any other one, including new ones. And they just keep getting better.The biggest changes Google tends to make with each version tend to come in the form of software updates (each new one usually launches with the latest version of Android before other phones get it), and the camera. And honestly the camera I think is what's made the Pixel line of ... MoreI think I've had every Pixel phone since they came out. While I've read stories or comments about issues people have had with some of them I have never really had any issues. I've always liked the plain Android software without all of the manufacturers' UI's and apps they add. They're very similar to iPhones in that you always know what you're getting and you are familiar with one Pixel phone you'll be familiar with any other one, including new ones. And they just keep getting better.The biggest changes Google tends to make with each version tend to come in the form of software updates (each new one usually launches with the latest version of Android before other phones get it), and the camera. And honestly the camera I think is what's made the Pixel line of phones so popular for Google. They take amazing pictures and video and the editing tools for photos are pretty amazing too. And Google continues to push the limits with their software, especially on the camera side of things. Not only do they have magic erase to remove objects from photos but they now have a similar function for audio on videos to remove or lower unwanted background noises so you can hear what you want to hear. You can also take several photos of a group and then pick the best version of each person out of the different photos (maybe someone blinked in one or didn't smile) and then it will stitch together those faces onto the same photo and it looks like the picture was taken that way with everyone having the perfect expression. You can take some pretty amazing low light and night photos as well as astro photography pictures. Some of these have been around a while but they have improved over the years with both software updates as well as better cameras and sensors.Then there's the other software features like live transcribe which will transcribe speech if you can't hear well or there's noise around. And live translate which will translate text, audio, or even live speech from one language to another. Not sure what language is being spoken? It can determine that and then translate it. You also have Google lens with will do all kinds of things from allowing you to copy text from a photo same as you would from anywhere else for copy/paste functionality, to searching the internet for similar items to what's in the picture. I think it's also pretty well known by now that Google's Assistant is superior to all the others out there.Some of these things are new to the Pixel 8 and maybe even only the Pixel 8 Pro. Some may or may not be added in software updates to previous Pixel phones. I don't know so I can't speak to that. So if you have a Pixel currently should you upgrade? It depends. If you have a 7 or even a 6, you honestly probably aren't going to notice much difference (unless you have issues with your current phone. Obviously with upgrading your getting better hardware and better software that you may or may not get on your current Pixel. But really since about the Pixel 5 or 6, it's getting hard to justify upgrading if you don't have a good reason to. The phones have just gotten so good and so we'll made that it's going to be hard to innovate much beyond the software side of things. But that's a good thing. It just shows how far the hardware has improved lately.I have had a few small issues/annoyances (auto brightness seems to reduce the brightness a little more than I'd like), but nothing that can't be fixed with an update, which you'll get almost monthly with fixes, features, etc.
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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 ... MoreThe 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!
| Wireless carrier | Unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Cellular technology | 5G |
| Model year | 2023 |
| RAM Size | 12 GB |
Google Pixel 8 Pro (256GB, Obsidian) AU - Excellent
Free delivery between 1–7 July
Google Pixel 8 Pro (256GB, Obsidian) AU - Pristine
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I do like the look and power of the new pixel 8 pro with tensor 3 chip, however I miss the curved display. The curve just made the phone look more high end in my opinion vs the flat display.I found as always switching over my Google account and details from my Samsung phone to the pixel 8 pro wirelessly was fast and simple without any issues. I'm shocked Google is still using a optical fingerprint reader vs the ultrasonic reader, but somehow managed to use facial recognition with the front facing selfie camera. The facial recognition works well except nighttime.All the cameras take great looking photos as most all pixel phones have done over time. Night time shots look best and most natural to me vs iPhone or Samsung phones.Battery life is really good on the ... MoreI do like the look and power of the new pixel 8 pro with tensor 3 chip, however I miss the curved display. The curve just made the phone look more high end in my opinion vs the flat display.I found as always switching over my Google account and details from my Samsung phone to the pixel 8 pro wirelessly was fast and simple without any issues. I'm shocked Google is still using a optical fingerprint reader vs the ultrasonic reader, but somehow managed to use facial recognition with the front facing selfie camera. The facial recognition works well except nighttime.All the cameras take great looking photos as most all pixel phones have done over time. Night time shots look best and most natural to me vs iPhone or Samsung phones.Battery life is really good on the pro for all-day use, charging is pretty fast whether using wired or wireless charging for me. Even though the pixel 8 pro has reverse wireless charging, inever useit or have the need to.I used bothe the pixel watch 2 and galaxy watch 6 classic with the pixel 8 pro, I prefer the watch 6 classic for it larger size and better functionality for my needs over the pixel watch 2. I really like how well google assistant and Google home integration with the pixel 8 pro work within the Google ecosystem. From the pull down menu screens, to just simply saying "Hey Google"!5G coverage for me on the T-Mobile network is pretty good for me with 8 pro. I usually get around 350-600gbps depending on my location. My experience with this phone has been really positive, I find all its features to be useful and easy to use.One thing that I really like about the new pixel 8 pro was it's haptics, especially for phone calls. The new haptic motor is close to the iPhone that I've ever experienced with a Android phone. I've not heard one reviewer mention it yet, but it's definitely the best in any smartphone I've ever used. When I got my first phone call on the pixel 8pro, I was like " wow this phone really has some impressive haptics to it"!
I think I've had every Pixel phone since they came out. While I've read stories or comments about issues people have had with some of them I have never really had any issues. I've always liked the plain Android software without all of the manufacturers' UI's and apps they add. They're very similar to iPhones in that you always know what you're getting and you are familiar with one Pixel phone you'll be familiar with any other one, including new ones. And they just keep getting better.The biggest changes Google tends to make with each version tend to come in the form of software updates (each new one usually launches with the latest version of Android before other phones get it), and the camera. And honestly the camera I think is what's made the Pixel line of ... MoreI think I've had every Pixel phone since they came out. While I've read stories or comments about issues people have had with some of them I have never really had any issues. I've always liked the plain Android software without all of the manufacturers' UI's and apps they add. They're very similar to iPhones in that you always know what you're getting and you are familiar with one Pixel phone you'll be familiar with any other one, including new ones. And they just keep getting better.The biggest changes Google tends to make with each version tend to come in the form of software updates (each new one usually launches with the latest version of Android before other phones get it), and the camera. And honestly the camera I think is what's made the Pixel line of phones so popular for Google. They take amazing pictures and video and the editing tools for photos are pretty amazing too. And Google continues to push the limits with their software, especially on the camera side of things. Not only do they have magic erase to remove objects from photos but they now have a similar function for audio on videos to remove or lower unwanted background noises so you can hear what you want to hear. You can also take several photos of a group and then pick the best version of each person out of the different photos (maybe someone blinked in one or didn't smile) and then it will stitch together those faces onto the same photo and it looks like the picture was taken that way with everyone having the perfect expression. You can take some pretty amazing low light and night photos as well as astro photography pictures. Some of these have been around a while but they have improved over the years with both software updates as well as better cameras and sensors.Then there's the other software features like live transcribe which will transcribe speech if you can't hear well or there's noise around. And live translate which will translate text, audio, or even live speech from one language to another. Not sure what language is being spoken? It can determine that and then translate it. You also have Google lens with will do all kinds of things from allowing you to copy text from a photo same as you would from anywhere else for copy/paste functionality, to searching the internet for similar items to what's in the picture. I think it's also pretty well known by now that Google's Assistant is superior to all the others out there.Some of these things are new to the Pixel 8 and maybe even only the Pixel 8 Pro. Some may or may not be added in software updates to previous Pixel phones. I don't know so I can't speak to that. So if you have a Pixel currently should you upgrade? It depends. If you have a 7 or even a 6, you honestly probably aren't going to notice much difference (unless you have issues with your current phone. Obviously with upgrading your getting better hardware and better software that you may or may not get on your current Pixel. But really since about the Pixel 5 or 6, it's getting hard to justify upgrading if you don't have a good reason to. The phones have just gotten so good and so we'll made that it's going to be hard to innovate much beyond the software side of things. But that's a good thing. It just shows how far the hardware has improved lately.I have had a few small issues/annoyances (auto brightness seems to reduce the brightness a little more than I'd like), but nothing that can't be fixed with an update, which you'll get almost monthly with fixes, features, etc.
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 ... MoreThe 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!
I recently purchased the Google Pixel 8 Pro and I am absolutely thrilled with this smartphone after moving to it from a Galaxy S20FE. From its sleek design to its exceptional performance, it has exceeded all of my expectations.First of all, the build quality is outstanding. The phone feels sturdy and well-made in my hand, although a bit slippery without a decent case onboard.When it comes to performance, the Pixel 8 Pro truly shines. The phone is equipped with a powerful processor that handles everything seamlessly, from multitasking to running heavy applications. I've noticed a significant improvement in app loading times and overall smoothness while navigating through the user interface compared to my old phone, which I guess should be expectedThe display on ... MoreI recently purchased the Google Pixel 8 Pro and I am absolutely thrilled with this smartphone after moving to it from a Galaxy S20FE. From its sleek design to its exceptional performance, it has exceeded all of my expectations.First of all, the build quality is outstanding. The phone feels sturdy and well-made in my hand, although a bit slippery without a decent case onboard.When it comes to performance, the Pixel 8 Pro truly shines. The phone is equipped with a powerful processor that handles everything seamlessly, from multitasking to running heavy applications. I've noticed a significant improvement in app loading times and overall smoothness while navigating through the user interface compared to my old phone, which I guess should be expectedThe display on the Pixel 8 Pro is stunning. The colours are vibrant, and the clarity and sharpness of the screen truly bring everything to life. Whether I'm scrolling through my social media feeds, watching videos, or playing games, the visuals are always impressive.The camera on the Pixel 8 Pro is also outstanding. The photos captured are incredibly detailed, with accurate colours and excellent dynamic range. The low-light photography capabilities are particularly impressive, as it allows me to capture stunning shots even in challenging lighting conditions. I needed to take a photo of the inside of a toilet cistern I was repairing, and even though it was pretty dark in there - the camera adjusted and provide me with a detailed shot of the workings without any need for em to adjust the settings.I haven't had a lot of opportunity yet to play with the AI editing but have used the magic eraser which is pretty handy when a random stranger pops into your otherwise great photo - and you wanna delete him in a single swipe :)The software experience on the Pixel 8 Pro is fantastic. It runs on the latest version of Android with Google's intuitive user interface, which I must admit has taken me a while to get used to after 10 years with Samsung, but now I know my way around I must admit to preferring it (just). The phone is also guaranteed to receive regular updates and security patches, ensuring that I always have the latest features and improvements.Battery life is impressive as well. It easily gets me through a full day of heavy usage, and the fast charging capabilities help in quickly topping up the battery when needed.In summary, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is a top-notch smartphone that deserves a 5-star rating. With its sleek design, exceptional performance, stunning display, outstanding camera, intuitive software experience, and impressive battery life, it offers everything one could ask for. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, a power user, or someone who appreciates a great all-round smartphone, the Pixel 8 Pro is definitely worth considering.
After a period of indecisiveness I decided to take the plunge and jump from a S8+ to the Pixel 8Pro and boy was I in for a joyful surprise. My choices in color were either Obsidian or Bay; and as a Golden State Warriors fan I went with the Bay.Once the device arrived the packaging all neat, I couldn't wait to open and test drive it. I'd had an early pixel years ago and the battery wasn't great so I was hoping the tensor chip would have addressed that issue and offer all day battery. As a heavy user, I tend to hope for at least 12hrs of battery which would cover leaving home in the morning to coming back in the evening. And guess what, it does that and then some.The blue (bay) color is fantastic and is captivating to pick up when left of a desk face down. Living ... MoreAfter a period of indecisiveness I decided to take the plunge and jump from a S8+ to the Pixel 8Pro and boy was I in for a joyful surprise. My choices in color were either Obsidian or Bay; and as a Golden State Warriors fan I went with the Bay.Once the device arrived the packaging all neat, I couldn't wait to open and test drive it. I'd had an early pixel years ago and the battery wasn't great so I was hoping the tensor chip would have addressed that issue and offer all day battery. As a heavy user, I tend to hope for at least 12hrs of battery which would cover leaving home in the morning to coming back in the evening. And guess what, it does that and then some.The blue (bay) color is fantastic and is captivating to pick up when left of a desk face down. Living in a household full of iPhone users, I have been the envy as the color is just so smooth.The display is fantastic; it is brighter and bigger than what I had and has a resolution and color richness not found on any other device. The cameras are fantastic and the macro photography is better than on any phone on the market at the moment.Google own machine learning are present on the device and the adaptive nature that the device takes while learning how you interact with the device are wonderful. There is no need to unlock the device to find out that song playing on the radio or at any area with music as it will simply show on the locked screen. Magic eraser has evolved to magic editor which when opened offers a whole suite of interactive and generative AI tools to make editing photos a breeze. You can manipulate objects in your photo and ensure you are getting that best shot.The call screening feature is fantastic as it offers a secretary of sorts for you which in turn provides a transcript of what to expect on the call. This makes fielding nuisance calls a walk in the park.
Edit: I did attempt to upload some photos for this review however apparently Best Buy's website won't let me upload my "Pro" size 50 megapixel photos and I'm not going to compress the images to meet their requirements because it wouldn't represent the quality of the photos I took. Sorry to those of you who wanted to see the image quality!I've had this phone since release and overall I really love this phone. Coming from a Pixel 5 this is an upgrade (even after I replaced the battery in my Pixel 5 with a new one) because it definitely feels like a flagship phone that gets as much or more battery life that my mid-range Pixel 5. I took this phone with me to Orlando for a week, which was week 2 for me having this phone and it did amazing. I added a few shots below ... MoreEdit: I did attempt to upload some photos for this review however apparently Best Buy's website won't let me upload my "Pro" size 50 megapixel photos and I'm not going to compress the images to meet their requirements because it wouldn't represent the quality of the photos I took. Sorry to those of you who wanted to see the image quality!I've had this phone since release and overall I really love this phone. Coming from a Pixel 5 this is an upgrade (even after I replaced the battery in my Pixel 5 with a new one) because it definitely feels like a flagship phone that gets as much or more battery life that my mid-range Pixel 5. I took this phone with me to Orlando for a week, which was week 2 for me having this phone and it did amazing. I added a few shots below from the trip but overall the camera was incredible in almost all lighting situations. Video was good, almost great even but there was some artifacts in low light (which I assume is what Video Boost coming later this year will fix). My wife carried her iPhone 12 with 87% battery health and while hers was at between 10-15% remaining my Pixel 8 Pro was at 40-45% after being off the charger since 8am and going until 12am or 2am some nights. Incredibly impressive battery life. I also love the AI features. The keyboard is also probably too smart. I love the "Fix it" button that examines your text and offers suggestions on how to fix it. I have used the AI wallpaper generator for all my phone backgrounds and while you are limited to adjectives and nouns that the apps wants you to use it still turns out some amazing backgrounds. I wish it had a little more flexibility but I guess I can keep using the real AI image generators for that. Adaptive icons are very cool but it doesn't work for all apps (Deezer doesn't work for some reason despite being a major music streaming service). The "Best Take" feature actually does work and I did use it on even some old photos but there is a trick to it. The photos have to be downloaded to your device and it needs several examples to work with so take a few shots when you initially shoot your photo and it will work with those. Some looked eerily good and others blew out some features like making my nose larger due to the perspective of the photo it borrowed from. Not perfect but wow does it ever work and will probably only get better! I also did use Magic Eraser for some old shots and new shots in my Google Photos library and it worked perfectly so it is very likely that "Best Take" will ultimately get better over time also. Voice dictation is unbelievable.I'm going to write the last half of this review with voice dictation and I am absolutely not going to edit it in any way. So if the punctuation is off that is because it messed up in some way. I will say one of the things that i really really enjoy about this phone is the sound quality during my calls. Once I turned on clear calling in the settings it absolutely made a night and day difference between my previous phone call quality and the new even talking to people on different types of phones. I also really like the size of the phone. I am coming from a much smaller device like the pixel 5 and I don't really think I would go back to a phone. That's small. Now that I've had a screen this size it does take a little extra effort to hold the phone for pictures and stuff. But the screen is unbelievable for just seeing a whole bunch of stuff at one time. Another big thing is that the screen actually is incredibly bright. I used it in Orlando and I had no problem seeing it out in the theme park middle of the sun. During the high peak of the day there was no issues of screen brightness. Never missed a shot. It was incredible. Another really cool thing is the fact that it can read web pages for you and summarize the topics inside of those web pages. I wanted to know what the gist of a PC gamer article was and I was able to go to that website and have it summarize the article for me and read it out to me by the Google Assistant, which was incredibly cool. The one caveat here is that you absolutely have to use the Chrome browser. It won't work with any of your third party browsers because you know first party is Google. I love the feature. It's one of those things that I will absolutely use and I will say that in my experience with Android Auto on the pixel 5 and on this device, it's improved drastically. The split screen is unbelievable. I really really like being able to see the additional information of the music that I'm listening to along with seeing the map so I hope they never change that. For those of you that are wondering fingerprint unlock at the moment is good and not great. One of the things that I've noticed is that I can get it to read my fingerprint but it will be like a day or two later and it will reject my fingerprint no. How no matter how many times I swipe it. I find that it is directly related to the phone software though because if I reboot my phone it will accept my fingerprint and I hope Google is planning to fix that issue very soon. I haven't used face unlock at all. I don't know that I trust it mostly because it's not using any third party mapping and because it's attached to my banking apps, I'm just afraid to really put it to the test so I have held off on using face unlock. I can't speak to that, but from all the reviews that I've looked at it appears to be incredibly fast. So in review, absolutely incredible battery life for a flagship the AI features are unparalleled on any phone. I absolutely love the screen brightness. The call quality the messaging that now works with the reactions to Apple. We tested that with an iPhone 12 to verify that it worked. It takes incredible pictures which we validated on our vacation. I'll attach a few of those below and I can say that this was definitely an upgrade and a very impressive one over my pixel 5 that I had before this. I don't know what you would be looking for in a phone, but this is actually an incredibly smart and probably going to get smarter device as time goes on until obviously the Pixel 9 comes out and then blows it out of the water. I would absolutely recommend this phone to anyone I know, and I think that I am very impressed despite the grammatical mistakes of the end of this review for the voice dictation I can definitely tell that it doesn't know when I'm listing things, but that is pretty minor. I hope this helps someone find a device that they can enjoy and I hope that those who are looking to upgrade from previous pixels or change from an iPhone device that this kind of helps you answer some questions you might have had about the phone. Thanks!
I recently got my hands on the Google Pixel 8 Pro in the elegant Bay color, and I must say it's been an incredible experience.The Pixel 8 Pro's camera performance is nothing short of extraordinary. It excels in capturing every detail, providing exceptional clarity and color accuracy. Whether you're snapping photos of breathtaking landscapes or taking shots in low-light conditions, the Pixel 8 Pro's camera shines. The Night Sight mode is particularly outstanding, transforming even the darkest scenes into stunning photographs.Moving on to the display, the OLED panel is stunning. It delivers vivid, true-to-life colors and sharp visuals. With a 120Hz refresh rate, it offers a smooth, fluid user experience, whether you're scrolling through social media or playing ... MoreI recently got my hands on the Google Pixel 8 Pro in the elegant Bay color, and I must say it's been an incredible experience.The Pixel 8 Pro's camera performance is nothing short of extraordinary. It excels in capturing every detail, providing exceptional clarity and color accuracy. Whether you're snapping photos of breathtaking landscapes or taking shots in low-light conditions, the Pixel 8 Pro's camera shines. The Night Sight mode is particularly outstanding, transforming even the darkest scenes into stunning photographs.Moving on to the display, the OLED panel is stunning. It delivers vivid, true-to-life colors and sharp visuals. With a 120Hz refresh rate, it offers a smooth, fluid user experience, whether you're scrolling through social media or playing games.Performance-wise, the Pixel 8 Pro is a powerhouse. Its processor ensures that apps run smoothly, and multitasking is effortless. The device offers exceptional speed and responsiveness. As for battery life, it's impressively long-lasting, easily keeping up with a full day of heavy use.The software experience is excellent with its pure Android interface, you get timely updates and a clean, user-friendly interface that's a joy to navigate especially with android 14.In summary, the Google Pixel 8 Pro brings together style and substance in one fantastic package. Its stunning design, superb camera, exceptional performance, and pure Android experience make it a top-tier flagship smartphone. If you're looking for a device that not only performs well but also looks great, the Pixel 8 Pro should be at the top of your list.
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 ... MoreI’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.
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 ... MoreTL;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.
Google has made strides to solidify their pixel series of devices as main stays in the ever evolving, on-the-go, way of life. So then, I'd be remiss if I didn't try this year's offering for myself. It's about time we take Google seriously, as they don't seem to be bowing down anytime soon. That said, I believe the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 pro are premium mobile devices, but not for everyone. I've had the Pixel 8 pro for about a week and that's what I'll be focusing on for the purpose of this review.As I've grown accustom to my personal foldable phone, it was nice to go back to a standard screen size of 6.7 inch, which is plenty for a main screen. Speaking of the screen it's probably the brightest display I've ever used on a mobile phone, with 2,400 nits of peak ... MoreGoogle has made strides to solidify their pixel series of devices as main stays in the ever evolving, on-the-go, way of life. So then, I'd be remiss if I didn't try this year's offering for myself. It's about time we take Google seriously, as they don't seem to be bowing down anytime soon. That said, I believe the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 pro are premium mobile devices, but not for everyone. I've had the Pixel 8 pro for about a week and that's what I'll be focusing on for the purpose of this review.As I've grown accustom to my personal foldable phone, it was nice to go back to a standard screen size of 6.7 inch, which is plenty for a main screen. Speaking of the screen it's probably the brightest display I've ever used on a mobile phone, with 2,400 nits of peak brightness. This does help in higher lit environments especially outside during the day. Overall the design is largely the same with a few minor adjustments like smaller bezels, though the easily recognizable rear camera bump is unchanged. And this is where the Pixel sets itself apart. The cameras here paired with the innvotive AI tech make it the main selling point of the device. After all, pixel is in the name.Photos have never looked better and my favorite new addition is the "best take" feature, which eliminates the fuss of taking pictures of my kids who never can quite sit still for that perfect photo. Essentially google's software can now change the faces of individuals to better fit the photo, for example if someone wasn't looking straight or blinking. It's actually quite fascinating. There's more new additions like the audio magic eraser, which does exactly how it sounds, erases unwanted background noise. It's not perfect but is seriously insane tech that can only get better with time.With the new Tensor G3 processor, performance is the best on offering from Google and it makes daily use a breeze. Everything feels quick, fluid and intuitive. The feedback and vibrations especially, are very enjoyable and make sense. You'll also feel at home with the full suite of Google assistant features that you've come to know and there's some quality of life introductions such as the summarize option. Summarize, will sum up a page you're viewing and present you with a few bullet points that contain key info. A welcome option when you just need information quickly or in a pinch. This feature is particularly useful, since I'm not a big reader.For those interested in fitness, you'll be surprised to see Google has included a temperature sensor, specifically on the Pixel 8 pro only. I was impressed to learn just how accurate most tempoature readings were during my testing. Even random objects like, a remote if you were ever curious. It's incredible that it was even added, and it actually works!Now I mentioned that the Pixel wasn't for everyone and that's because, performance is still not on par with other flagship mobile devices. For me as a gamer, I do like playing more demanding games on my phone. However, Google's tensor G3 is more than enough for everyday use but doesn't quite have the same level of quality when playing games such as genshin impact. Not a deal breaker by any means, this just means the Pixel is not specifically targeting a gaming audience and that's okay. What the Pixel 8 pro does do well, it does with ease and the raw power of the cpu is a welcome improvement. From multitasking to video editing everything is buttery smooth and battery life respectable.In short, the Pixel 8 pro is definitely worth the asking price of $999, which is significantly lower than most competition. The new additions from the previous Pixel 7 and 7 pro are bountiful enough to warrant the additional price hike especially if your already a Pixel user. What you're paying for is a great phone with plenty of interesting tech and straight forward design that also encompasses impressive AI tech to improve day to day use. While not the best looking phone in town, I absolutely recommend the Pixel 8 pro or even the base pixel 8, if you're at all curious, you can't go wrong with Google's latest offering.
| Wireless carrier | Unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Cellular technology | 5G |
| Model year | 2023 |
| RAM Size | 12 GB |
