Google Pixel 8 Pro review

The Pixel 8 Pro brings an updated camera system, an impressive display, a new and improved chipset, the promise of 7 years of software support, and an unexpected design change. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Design and build
01:28 - Screen specs and features
02:18 - Stereo speakers
02:31 - Under-display fingerprint reader
02:39 - Storage options
02:48 - Android 14 and UI
03:32 - AI-based features
04:11 - Build-in thermometer (sensor)
04:34 - Google Tensor G3 performance
05:21 - Thermals chart
05:36 - Battery endurance and charging test
06:01 - Camera specs
06:18 - Main camera: photo and video quality
07:59 - 5X zoom camera: photo anv video quality
08:30 - Ultrawide camera: photo and video quality
09:17 - Selfies
09:30 - Conclusion
10:03 - Alternatives and selfie video quality

[nextfall]

Its getting very expensive too, At least here in Australia. The price was one of its strongest advantages previously

[thefinalnug]

I've been waiting for you guys to finally post this review.

[ElRadioDJ]

This review makes more sense than the other reviewers.

[andersonfanfan]

The battery life is actually decent!!! Finally! Now to see how long this will last. I had the 6 pro and I would get about half day at first. This 8 pro is giving me 6am to 11pm use. Game use is almost non-existent in my usual day. I use GPS about 4 hours a night to make deliveries also and do not need to be plugged in.

[GFourGadget]

Now this is a real flagship from Google. With such great camera and AI features, the Pixel 8 Pro is definitely one of the best buy out there 👍

[TimDC]

wow, thanks for covering the telephoto camera. i haven't seen to may reviews showing a range of telephoto shots at 5x.

[Radders]

You guys are the best phone reviewers on YouTube. ❤

[DecimateTheWeak]

In your guys hands on review you said the Pixel 8, both vanilla and pro, had 8-bit panels. Yet there was no mention of that in either full review later on. Just curious if that was a mistake or not.

[towanna]

Excellent review. This helps me make my decision.

[NirauArul]

Sensible & Most Reliable review 👍 Thank you

[EL-xgyq]

Curved screened phones feel so much smaller and less clunky in the pocket than a flat screened one, when comparing the same sized phone. It's mush easier when taking to work in dress pants and the less sharp corners are less likely to damage pockets .

[XenoZen_]

Honesty the hard part of me wanting this phone is just the longevity of the hardware, don't get me wrong. 7 years of OS updates is awesome, but the performance itself....I'm not even sure it would stand in the long run.

[frankrowland]

Love GSMARENA good work a place to review phones in smart way

[chrisjenkins]

I Love the look of Pixel 8 Pro with the 3 in 1 Camera cut out, please keep this New Look Google! I find the camera features are amazing. I Love the temperature Sensor very useful and use it all the time, please keep this feature also, Google!.

[williamminin]

Hey bro, have you noticed any stuttering when you scroll? In YouTube Music app. unreal how google can no it when they test the phone.

[gezimislamaj]

I got the 256Gb version for just 700 Euros. Was it worth buying it guys?

[newfnshow]

we need a pixel with good battery life

[inDepthReviewsMalayalam]

it's really disappointing that Pixel doesnt support HEIF yet, whereas Samsung and IPhones had these for many years. HEIF images are less than half the size, which means even the 128GB base model of an IPhone will be sufficient for most people, while you need to for a 256 GB on Pixel 8 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[thelittleHolyrockboy]

Finall, been waiting forever for the video review. Went from Huawei mate 10 Pro to the Pixel 8 Pro 256 gb now and I got the free watch plus a new contract that basically adds up to being free if you take out the price of the phone. Otherwise I don't think I would've gone for it. I really expected the extra weight to bother me but so far it's fine. As long as Google keeps the 7ish years of support I'm happy. Although I might try nova launcher for better customization.

[mikematt]

I absolutely love my 8 pro. The OS has a look and feel of its own that makes it a pleasure to use. It is the iPhone of android with its smooth animations, excellent haptics, excellent speakers, excellent camera, excellent battery life and clean OS. I have had zero connectivity or performance issues. If you told me it had the Snapdragon Gen 3 I'd d be none the wiser. And oddly enough it is the temperature sensor that I use the most more so than any of the AI features. I use it to just to check room temperature if nothing else. Google seems to be doing their homework and incorporating the best of the iphone into their own phones and if they do the same with Samsung they will have a winning formula on their hands that will be hard to beat.