Google Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 8 Pro - Which Should You Get?

Which Google Pixel phone should you get: the Pixel 8 or the 8 Pro? What features really set them apart and which one do we recommend for most people?

In this video we'll cover some of the main differences between the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, their camera systems, screen display sizes and technology, back material, and more.

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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Pixel 8 Smooth Display
0:57 - Tensor G3
1:52 - New Wide Camera
2:17 - Pixel 8 Size
2:35 - Pixel 8 Price
2:57 - Storage and RAM
3:18 - 8 Pro back design
3:36 - Selfie cam
3:52 - Pro Photo controls
4:30 - Camera System
5:00 - Recommendation

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[brad]

Missed opportunity to call it the pixelate.

[dane]

Just ordered my Pixel 8 (Hazel) on Black Friday for $550. The smaller size is just perfect for everyday use.
Can't wait! 🤩

[eFiggidy]

Watching this on my Pixel 8 in pink. Love this phone, coming from an iPhone 11. Great form factor, good battery life (easily go all day), fantastic camera and good price. I pre-ordered with free pixel buds pro, 10% in store credit with my google one subscription, and $400 for my old iphone, it was a no brainier .

I love the pro's back glass but need a case with my 3 kids under 8yo. I did not like the official pixel case as it kept sticking in my pocket and phone popping out of the case and returned it and went with the spigen zero one.

[crazyfun]

I have to say this year I think the Pixel 8 is the better overall value. If you aren’t heavy into photography or videos, there’s absolutely no reason to spend an extra $300. The 8 now has a 120 hertz refresh rate and a much more bright display that’s almost on par with the 8 pro. The only real downside I see on the 8 is the glossy back and that can be fixed with a good case. Plus I prefer more compact phones and 6.1” to 6.2” displays are the perfect size in my opinion.

[tonyginnetti]

In my humble opinion, and considering the $300.00 cost difference between the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro (PLUS the fact that both phones are $100.00 higher than the previous 2 new generation Pixel devices), the Pixel 8 is the much better value! Again, in my opinion, anyone who puts that much into advanced photography, would probably purchase an actual digital/SLR high performance camera system, not a $300.00 more expensive smartphone! I know people personally who buy into so many marketing campaigns from Samsung, Apple, etc....and purchase these $1, 200- $1, 900 smartphones but either don't KNOW or USE those 'extra' features that those companies justify such ridiculous costs! The standard Pixel 8, which I've had for 2 months now, is for me the perfect device! The size is perfect for my smallish hands, the screen display with the 120 refresh rate is gorgeous and silky smooth, the camera set up is amazing, in any lighting conditions, the battery is fine (I'm a moderate user, FB, texting, phone calls, web browsing, You Tube viewing and picture taking) and by 11:00pm I still have 35-40% left). I traded in my (standard) Pixel 6 during a Google promotion in which I received $700.00 towards the Pixel 8, meaning I'm not paying one penny for this phone, just my T Mobile plan. I couldn't be more satisfied!

[_Paul_N]

I love photography a lot so I’ll always side with the 8 pro even though the standard 8 is good too 😄.

[ImHeadshotSniper]

0:20 AMAZING coverage of this massively important difference. thank you!

[MegaCynar]

8 pro easily. I'm coming from the 6 pro and very very happy. The flat screen is worth it and looks amazing. Plus all the other upgrades of course. Battery life is great and it hasn't overheated yet like the 6 pro always would.

The ai features I can see them back porting at some points. I love erasing wind from old videos to clear up the audio

[michaeljacobdy]

I had a great deal, so I traded my Pixel 7 and upgraded to the P8 Pro. This is by far the best smartphone I've ever owned!

[markmoriarty]

Having watched several reviews of this phone hardly anyone talks about its basic function - making and receiving calls!

[onlyagreeingsometimes]

I heard this phone is good for people who like privacy and security from hackers etc

[rubyyy.r]

if theres like 8 pro but in 8 size version, i will buy it.

[natneo]

so far I think this is the only channel that mentioned the color distortion on pixel 7, in fact pixel 6 has this. I wouldn't buy p6 in the first place if I knew this issue.

[Dastan.Online]

What I really don't like about pixel 8 regular is Speakers!
The sound is deem and echo sound is annoying!
But the other things especially camera is wonderful.

[liryco]

Hi, great review, thanks 👍 does auto audio eraser also works for phone calls too ?
To remove or smoothen street/external noise during a phone call ?

[RahulVerma-Jordan]

At 3:00, Storage is spelled incorrect.

[GComb]

I just wish they'd make a tempered glass back protector for the pixels

[dantas]

Does anyone buy a cell phone because it is a few grams lighter than another?

[beano]

3:02 STOARGE
lol
Edit: need lots of stoarge these days