The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones from Google are expected to have a significant price increase of over $300, which may disappoint customers hoping for an affordable high-end device.
Google released a sneak peek at the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, showing that the design remains consistent and potentially trying to steal some attention from Apple's upcoming iPhone launch.
The Pixel 8 series is expected to bring significant improvements, such as an upgraded Tensor chip, a flat glass panel display, longer software update lifespan, and a new camera sensor, while still being relatively cheaper compared to its competition.
Google's custom chip efforts for the Pixel series have been delayed, with the fully custom in-house Tensor chip now planned for the Pixel 10 in 2025, while the Pixel 9 will use an upgraded variant of the Tensor G3, codenamed "Zuma Pro," which will have modest improvements compared to the initial plans.
Google is set to introduce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with a groundbreaking system on chip, advanced camera hardware and software, and five years of Android updates, making it a highly anticipated smartphone release.
Modest design changes and improved performance are expected for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including display tweaks, camera upgrades, and a "next-generation" Tensor G3 chip, with a rumored release date of October 11 and prices starting at $649.
Google is set to launch its Pixel 8 phone lineup, including the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, along with the Pixel Watch 2, with rumored features such as seven years of software updates, improved camera hardware, potential price increases, AI-powered camera software, and a new thermometer feature on the Pixel 8 Pro.
The leaked retail information about the Pixel 8 Pro also revealed key specifications of the Tensor G3, including a 1+4+4 CPU layout, a 4nm process, and a Cortex-X3 flagship core.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have achieved peak smartphone design with their fashionable and functional camera bar, comfortable pebble-shaped design, and other notable improvements.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are innovative smartphones that bring AI-powered features and software magic to the forefront of the Android experience, making them well worth the extra $100.
The Pixel 8 Pro has undergone a teardown, revealing concerns about its ability to manage heat and the absence of a vapor chamber cooling system, relying instead on graphite and copper. Additionally, questions arise about the performance, efficiency, and stability of the Tensor G3 SoC. Despite these concerns, the device offers impressive camera samples and AI features.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8a will have a design similar to the flagship Pixel 8 series, with rounded edges and a pill-shaped camera cutout on the rear, although it is unlikely to have a high refresh rate panel like the Pixel 8 and may have chunky bezels, and it is expected to use the same Tensor G3 SoC as the Pixel 8 with possibly a lower clock speed and 7 years of software support.
The Google Pixel 7a, with its powerful Tensor G2 chip, 64MP camera, and affordable price, is one of the best budget phones on the market, especially now that it is on sale for $400 during Prime Day.
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro offer brighter and smoother displays, improved camera capabilities, and a range of AI features, making them compelling options in the smartphone market.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones are packed with AI features, including improved photos, call screening, summarizing web pages, and voice typing in multiple languages, making for a stunning user experience.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro stands out not for its hardware, but for its generative AI capabilities, which are groundbreaking and make it one of the smartest smartphones on the market.
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have been praised as excellent Android devices, but critics have noted issues with battery life, the temperature sensor's usefulness, and the increased price.
The $999 Google Pixel 8 Pro takes high-quality photos with its 50-megapixel f/1.68 main sensor, but its software and AI editing tools sometimes manipulate the images.
Google has released the source code for the Pixel 8 series, confirming that the lower frequencies of the Tensor G3 SoC were intentional to prioritize battery efficiency over peak performance.
The biggest hardware upgrade on the Pixel 8 series is Google's new "Actua" displays, which surpasses its competitors in terms of brightness, colors, and panel quality, earning them the top ranking for smartphone displays by DXOMark.
The release of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro highlights the missed opportunity for Google to wait and improve upon the Pixel Fold, as the latest devices offer significant improvements in issues such as heat problems and chip performance.
Google released the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with strong reviews, but controversy surrounds its new camera features such as Best Take and Magic Editor, causing debate over whether they enhance or fabricate reality in photography.
Google has improved the charging speeds of the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with the Pixel 8 charging to full in 77 minutes and the 8 Pro in 79 minutes, shaving over 20 minutes off the charge time of their previous generation.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro improves upon its predecessor, addressing previous criticisms and offering upgraded features such as a redesigned camera system, a flat display, and seven years of OS updates, making it a top choice for those in the market for a new phone.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro offers impressive features, including a great camera and seven years of software support, but its price increase and some drawbacks prevent it from being a standout choice among high-end smartphones.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones charge faster and maintain a higher rate of charge for a longer portion of the charging cycle compared to their predecessors, with the smaller Pixel 8 fully charging in 77 minutes and the Pixel 8 Pro in 79 minutes.
Google's latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones justify their $100 price increase with significant improvements in display brightness, battery life, and extended software support.
The Google Pixel 8 has a stylish design and powerful AI features, but potential issues include the lack of mmWave support, overheating, inaccurate multilingual input, poor battery life, and battery and mobile connection issues.
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones have improved cameras compared to previous generations, with a new sensor and upgrades to the Tensor chip resulting in visible improvements in photo and video quality, including smoother transitions between lenses and better frame rate capabilities.
Google has released the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2, which have received positive initial reviews for their performance, design improvements, and AI features, making them promising launches for Google.
YouTuber @Mrwhosetheboss criticizes the Google Tensor G3 processor in the Pixel 8 Pro, stating that AI features cannot be processed onboard and require offloading to the cloud despite Google's claim of it being "AI-first."
Google's new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro offer impressive AI features, but they heavily rely on off-device processing and struggle with performance compared to other top phones of 2023.
Google's Pixel 8 Pro falls short of its competitors, including the iPhone 15 Pro series and Huawei P60 Pro, despite its impressive camera system, according to DxOMark.
The Google Pixel 8 offers a more powerful processor and AI features, making it a top choice for those who want the latest technology, while the Google Pixel 7a provides a good mix of affordability and performance with superior cameras and a high-resolution display.
Google's Pixel 8 Pro has the brightest display on a traditional smartphone in the US and is significantly more power efficient than its predecessor, drawing just 3W of power to reach 960 nits compared to the Pixel 7 Pro's 6.4W.
Google's Pixel 8 Pro finished 40 seconds slower than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in a speed test conducted by PhoneBuff, highlighting the iPhone's dominance in terms of power and performance.
