Google Pixel 8 Review | One Month Later...

Reviewing Google's Pixel 8 flagship phone one month later, with longer term thoughts on the camera, gaming performance, battery life etc. The Pixel 8 costs £300 less in the UK vs the Pro, but is this one of the best compact smartphones? And how are those Android 14 bugs doing?

If you're after a mini mobile, Google's latest should be tempting. Like the Zenfone 10, this tiny phone doesn't compromise - although the Tensor G3 still lags behind rivals for sheer power. The Pixel 8's camera is also missing some key features like a telephoto lens and Pro controls, which you'll find on its bigger sibling.

Still, some software quirks aside, I've enjoyed my time with the Google Pixel 8. Android 14 is packed with great features, battery life is excellent and that camera still produces some slick looking photos and video. Gamers will most likely want to look elsewhere, but the everyday performance has been absolutely fine.

Oh, and I haven't missed that temperature sensor either.

The Pixel 8 sports a sharp and punchy OLED screen, plus stereo speakers. Storage is sadly limited, but the design is premium as always. So once those bugs get sorted, this will be a formidable flagship smartphone.

Google Pixel 8 Review Chapters:
0:00 - Blather
0:37 - Design
3:16 - Android 14 & features
6:43 - Display & audio
7:53 - Performance & gaming
9:51 - Battery life
11:22 - Camera tests
14:45 - Verdict

[TechSpurt]

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

[shApYT]

Engineers, please explain why the back of a phone needs to be made of fragile slippery glass?

[androguyy]

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.

[marksmith]

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.

The way things are now in the world, making it to 2030 would be a victory for us all

[forry]

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.

[thosko]

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.

[lucius]

Bro everything aside my heart raised when i saw you play set to stun, im digging the new album so much

[ditiditi]

I'm from pixel 7 and I'm good another 3 or 5 years!I'm so happy with pixel7 ...amazing!

[rthompson]

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.

[dentheplodder]

Have had the P8 since release day. Loving it so far, especially the size reduction (coming from a P6).

[dawsfive]

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!

[nicknorthcutt]

Love the wallpaper my dude! and the pixel 8 is definitely what I'd go for if I didnt have my S23.

[Skibbehify]

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!

[dazsmith]

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

[kiranmudnaney]

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...

[kingal]

Ive been using my pixel 3a since release. It has been my favorite phone. Pics beat any iphone. Considering upgrading

[AlanMETALMAN]

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....

[MadBBQ]

First time I've watched your channel. Found your review informative and entertaining.

[MrElliot]

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).