Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro
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CAMERA: Excellent—9.1/10
SIZE: Large Android
BATTERY: Good—7.6/10
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is at the upper end of midrange prices and includes a high-capacity 5050mAh battery, offering 7.8 hours of life. It sports a durable glass back, a large 6.7-inch OLED display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz for smooth visuals. The screen is not curved and has an always-on option for convenience. The phone comes with 128GB of storage, runs on Android with exclusive Pixel features like call screening and "Hold For Me". The cameras provide excellent photo quality and very good video capabilities, led by a 50MP main camera. It lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack but includes 5G connectivity, wireless charging, and offers high-end performance with a Tensor G3 processor and 12GB of RAM. The phone is water and dust resistant, supports face unlock and under-display fingerprint sensing, but doesn't accommodate an SD card or stylus, and the bootloader can't be unlocked. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent photo quality
- Very good video quality
- Long battery life
- Large, high-brightness OLED screen
- 5G capable
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- No expandable storage
- No headphone jack
- Relatively heavy
Ratings by Category
Overall Camera:4.8
The Overall Camera rating is based on a combination of the comprehensive Photos and Videos ratings, with photo quality weighted 80% and video quality weighted 20%.
Photos:4.8
The Google Pixel 8 Pro takes excellent photos due to its top-tier camera software and hardware that deliver outstanding photo quality, dynamic range, and low-light performance. Additionally, its high selfie quality is complemented by versatility across different types of shots, ensuring users can confidently capture moments in a variety of conditions.
Videos:4.4
The Videos rating is based on PerfectRec’s assessment of a variety of factors including framerate at different resolutions, video stabilization, video dynamic range, video low-light performance, and mic quality, as well as software features, video processing quality, and ease of use.
Battery Life:4.3
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Performance:4.2
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $799 | ||
Brand | |||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | October 12, 2023 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.7" | ||
Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | ||
Variable refresh rate | No | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 489 | ||
Display Type | OLED | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | TensorG3 | ||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
RAM | 12 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 9.1/10 | ||
Photos Score | 9.3/10 | ||
Videos Score | 8/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto | ||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 7.8 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 5050 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | Yes | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 23 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.4" x 3.01" | ||
Weight | 7.51 oz | ||
Back Material | Glass | ||
Stereo Speakers | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | Yes | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 7 | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | ||
Color | Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
Stock Android | Yes | ||
SD Card | No | ||
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The Guardian
Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The screen, body, performance and battery life are all good. The Pixel has a distinctive look that elevates it from the many of the competition, too. It has a really great camera system, with an array of advanced AI-infused editing tools that blur the line between what’s real and what’s fake.
But the biggest upgrade is in the full seven years of software support, bringing the Pixel up to par with Apple and outlasting all but the Fairphone 5 on the Android side."
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