Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 8 | Unboxing & 1 Week Later...

Unboxing Google's Pixel 8 Pro and regular flagship with a 1 week review of the camera tech, gaming performance, battery life and beyond. We tour the best new Android 14 features and compare the Pixel 8 Pro vs that compact Pixel 8, which costs £300 less in the UK!

As well as the obvious size difference, Google has packed quite a few extra features into the more premium phone. That camera hardware has been boosted with a telephoto lens as well as upgraded ultra-wide snapper. Plus the Pixel 8 Pro has full manual controls, and will enjoy a Video Boost tool later in 2023. Check out my Pixel 8 camera review for full testing!

Likewise, the larger smartphone offers up some bonuses like a temperature sensor - possibly the most random phone feature of the year? You have a bigger OLED screen, and more memory and storage options. However, both the Pixel 8 Pro and regular Pixel 8 deliver impressive battery life and respectable Genshin Impact gaming.

So which of these Google phones are you most tempted by? In the UK, the Pixel 8 Pro costs from £999, while the mini model is £699. That's quite a difference! My full review of both blowers is coming soon, and my tips and tricks and camera videos will land very soon.

Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 8 Unboxing & Review Chapters:
0:00 - Phwoar!
0:23 - What's in the box?
0:52 - Design
3:24 - Android 14 & features
5:53 - Display & audio
8:27 - Performance & gaming
10:21 - Battery life
11:46 - Camera tests
15:24 - Byyyyeeeeee

[TechSpurt]

Massive thanks for watching my Pixel 8 & Pro unboxing, my camera review and S23 Ultra comparison are now live too and my tips & tricks guide with a look at the best features will be up tomorrow. I'm off for many whiskys and 14 hours of sleep, cheers!

[JonJonRevolution]

Sweet merciful Zeus, that first picture in the camera tests is insane. So good to hear the first impressions on the battery life are solid, too.

[semijocular]

I hate that they make the smaller model inferior. Some people want an iPhone 15 Pro competitor, not a gimped version of the pro Pixel.

[YonkoChris]

Upgrading my Pixel 6 to a Pixel 8! Looks good this year. Just wish they changed the finger print sensor to a ultrasonic one

[mattdagger]

Something I saw you missed is the face unlock now on the pixels is better on the 8s. They are now class 3 biometric security rating so you can now use face ID for banking apps

[colinnicoll]

A great review thanks. I'll be looking to upgrade my Pixel 5 in the new year and will look at the Pixel 7 or 8 depending on price and availability. My Pixel 5 has recently been upgraded to Android 14, and very happy with it. I also like it's Spiegen case which has lasted well and has a convenient kick stand that does not affect the wireless charging

[sb]

Glad a smaller device is coming out. Love my Pixel 5 and I'm still using it. Still fast with A14

[CharlesLee-ji]

Came for Yotsuba, stayed for the video, then subscribed. Great comparison and exactly what I was looking for.

[damndan]

Cheers uncle Spurt. I was truly thinking of going for the 8 pro preorder and getting the the pixel watch 2 combo, but then saw the price and had to stop myself. Overall looks superb, but will need to wait for a price drop or get a used/refreshed one.

[Moonchild]

Getting ready to upgrade from my very old Galaxy S6 (Yeah, the new seven year plan sounds good to me 🙄). Been waiting for your in-depth take on these...

[japyoo]

Hopefully a price drop at black Friday I don't want the extra buds just make it a little cheaper instead.

[JamiesGamingDad]

In a desperate attempted to find a review by you the moment Pixel 8 was presented I lost all brain functionality and couldn't remember your channel name... needless to say 'SquirtTech' gave some different results.

[CalmingAnxiety]

Excellent review . I received mine yesterday and am truly amazed at the AI in the camera software, recreating backgroung folliage with such accuracy when you move a subject out the way!!
Looking forward to seeing how it edits my videos over night in the coming week.

[coolmedina]

Gotta say the Gotsuba wallpaper, cultured

[mattsanchez]

Great job as always Chris, I have a pixel 7, I like that the new 8 is a bit smaller and more rounded. Won't be upgrading anytime soon, but it's good to know I have an even better Pixel to grab when I do!

[JynxedKoma]

LOL, Tech Spurt is always based with those anime wallpapers.

[RebelQueen]

Team blue for the 8 Pro. It just clicks for me.

[KryptonicHD]

I'm a big lover of the pixel lineup but I've had battery problems with almost all of them. Plus I tried out one high end Motorola and Samsung and realized they're both more feature packed for the price and age. But Google is like apple, you buy it and it just works so well. Plus it's also google so everything is seamless. Had a pixel 1, 2, 3, 5, 6a (returned). Now the pixel 5 has a 300$ trade in value but I'll wait for Black Friday and see if the prices get any better. Really really wanted to get the pixel 8, but I'll continue to wait with my Pixel 5

[dxkbrry]

As usual, top notch review. I’m considering the 8pro as a spare phone and for photography. Used the Pixel 2, 3a, 4, 7a before and have always loved the camera feature. Probably the best in the market really. The new features intrigue me as well as the new AI features. Either that, or it’s just that Bay blue colour. It’s gorgeous.

[tonyb]

Sticking with my Pixel 7 this year (great handset, no issues whatsoever), so I'll revisit when the Pixel 9 appears. Only thing is, Google seem to be bumping the price each generation now, which isn't good. I refuse to step into the premium pricing rip-off market!