Google Pixel 8 Pro Review | Six Months Later...

Reviewing Google's Pixel 8 Pro in 2024, six months after launch, to see if it's the best camera phone - or straight-up flagship smartphone. Vs rivals like the Samsung S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12, the Pixel 8 Pro isn't quite as impressive. Gaming isn't as fluid or satisfying, for one, with that Tensor G3 stuffed inside.

However, Google's Pixel exclusive features and AI tools help to elevate it above many other premium phones. And then there's the excellent camera, which is perfect for point-and-shoot action. You can capture RAW images, but the Pixel 8 Pro can spaff out gorgeous photos all on its own, while the editing tools are excellent.

Likewise, I've had no complaints with the battery life. The Pixel 8 Pro is just as strong as other Androids, offering two days of use between charges if you're careful - or a full day of heavy use including lots of camera play. And while those AI features are still developing, they're certainly a worthy addition to an excellent suite of Google tools.

So that's my long term thoughts of the Pixel 8 Pro in 2024. But what do you think? Let us know your own review of this Google smartphone below if you've been using it!

Google Pixel 8 Pro Review Chapters:
0:00 - Finally!
0:42 - Design
2:51 - Android & features
4:07 - AI tools
5:54 - Thermometer
6:59 - Bugs
7:50 - Display & audio
9:11 - Performance & gaming
10:35 - Battery life
11:28 - Cameras
15:29 - Verdict

[nguyojer]

I love your reviews man, especially the occasional rants. Whoever's writing your video scripts is doing a great job.

[inutted]

I got mine 2 weeks ago and I'm upgrading from the pixel 6A and I can honestly say it was worth the upgrade.

[craigbrown]

I'm still rocking my Pixel 6 Pro. Been a great phone so far. The only gripe I've had with it is the charging. My Huawei P30 Pro I had before this charged WAY faster!

[braskabani]

If you are not a gamer this is 100% legit like a A17 pro and snapdragon gen 3

[andreypokesaround]

The last three gens of Pixels have proven to be really good, albeit a tad bit half baked on launch. I currently have the Pixel 7 Pro and it is probably my favorite Android phone ever (after the HTC One M7 of course), but I have to admit that Google needs to do a lot more to properly catch-up to Apple and Samsung. The upcoming Pixel 9 will definitely be a step forward, looking into how well Google has integrated feedback into their software updates but the big jump will be during the release of the Pixel 10. Google announced a while ago that they are working on a proprietary 3nm chip, and I think that's where they will start being on par with the latest Galaxy and iPhone devices.

[Feeeeerg]

Never really paid attention the OIS before, but I took a video with my 8 Pro at a gig a few weeks back. While I was recording the stage, I was bouncing around like a loon. I watched the video back the next day, and I was amazed how smooth the video was.

And the eraser for photos is pretty much amazing. It even takes watermarks off photos without the need for Photoshop!

[GortFromAltier]

Regarding the thermometer, I will say once the FDA approved it for using on people here in the US I've tested it on myself aside another thermometer. It's pretty accurate.

That being said, what I use it for the most is checking the pavement to see if it's too hot for my dog to walk on. That's the only time since owning the thing I was like "damn, I actually found a use for this"

[adrianwoolley]

Hello Mr spurt, I was lucky, got the bay version off eBay brand new for considerably less than retail. Replacement for my 7 Pro. It's truly brilliant, mainly purchased for the camera which is totally spurtfully good. 50mp is brilliant colour is perfect ai is amazing other than circle to remove which seems to have colour and brightness issues on the whole photo. Other than that, it's pretty sputtastic. Everything else about it too

[VitiateTheImmortal]

Got my pixel 8 pro since Saturday. Previously used a pixel 7 pro and an iphone 15 pro max. Briefly tried the oneplus 12 and s24ultra too.
Gotta confidently say, while the tensor chip is still lacking behind the others, pixel software makes up for it. Love the software experience and the camera. Also the screen is great

[frankiechan]

They just had $500 off the P8 and P8 pro here in Australia - so I made the jump from my trusty P4a 5g to the Pro.
I'm not a huge gamer on my phone - so a lot of those issues don't really affect me.
I know that Google is still investing in better versions of the Tensor to get it to compete with the Snapdragon - but what will that mean for the Tensor 3 in this phone and the promised update support?
As stated - we'll see how it is after 7 years - but at the moment, I'm very happy with it.

[carlstewart]

Hey Chris love the channel, been using the pixel 6a since launch still going strong even with the one handed exploits🤣👍

[shApYT]

A pixel is a pixel. You buy it for the software and camera expecting lackluster performance.

[robertvogt]

For a company to charge this sort of money for a phone that only has 128gigs of NON EXPANDABLE storage is, in my opinion, an insult.
The phones should start with at least 256gigs.

[dhruvgupta]

Web site summarization or audio summary does not work outside US. I am in Canada, FYI. It doesn't work here.

[CRP]

It's my daily driver since October and i love it. The only two things it can use is a stronger chip set that can run ALL or most computations locally and a PROPER fingerprint sensor.

[drevo]

I think the cheaper Pixels are the best price/performance option. Still rocking a 6a! Which takes great photos, cack video though.

[foreignsgamingtech]

Got the Pixel 8 Pro on release with the Pixel Watch 2 as a gift... Sold the watch and basically got the phone for its current price.

I've been generally happy with the phone - it was my main shooter on a trip to South Korea, and the pictures & videos turned out amazing. It's fast for my use cases, haven't experienced any crashes or freezes or anything bad.

My main complaint is the crappy fingerprint reader - coming from the Pixel 4a 5G, I still can't get over the fact that we moved away from capacitative fingerprint readers. I know other flagships use the newer & better ultrasonic underscreen fingerprint readers, but the Pixel 8 Pro still has the old light-based sensor. It's slow, not as reliable as the capacitative ones and blinds the balls out of me at night. Really disappointed.

Other than that this is a 2-day phone for me with regular use at lower res & 120 Hz, which makes me feel safe & happy. I don't use it for gaming at all, so not phased about the performance there, but would be interesting to see how it works in 2030, if it even will
👀

[kevindb]

I have 7 pro. I do miss the fast charging and monster specs my Xiaomi had. But the software optimisation is next level on the pixel.

[Deehawkeye]

I bought mine on release as they had a promotion of a free Pixel Watch 2(which sucked). It is a very good phone but not for the money. The camera is amazing. The build quality is nice, but charging is very slow, wifi keeps switching on, i find the screen overly senstive selecting things way too often and scrolls jerky and slow at times, phone reception is not great, temperature sensor is a waste and the performance is noticeably lagging behind top tier phones. It's still a great phone and the software carries it. But it just simply isn't worth it for the money when you can have a higher spec phone for the same price or close enough.
Id give it 7/10.

[syedrehanfida]

Love the Pixel, and your reviews! <3