I know I've kept you waiting a long time for this (sorry!) We've spent a lot of time recently going back through all our processes, and improving each part of them. It's taken time, but you're gonna start to see: More thorough testing, editing that's less distracting and overly busy, more accurate colour grading, better quality audio across all videos etc etc etc - more to come 👀

I actually liked the "visor" on a Pixel, it gives the phone its own identity, and it makes it more recognizable. Everyone around you can tell that you're using a Pixel just by looking at the visor

Google's call monitoring is way underrated for spam callers! The integration of everything on the pixel from your bills to your calendar are awesome in the way they remind you and keep you on top of things

Allright! Three months are over, a big update is on the way. I am looking forward to seeing your take on it.

The production value of this channel is light-years ahead of where it used to be. Not everyone may notice these subtle details, but those who do will absolutely love them. Shout-out to Arun and the team!!

This is the best review of the pixel 8/ pro I’ve seen so far. He went in depth on every aspect of the phone instead of just going through the features like a Google presentation.

You absolutely make complicated tech information and details so easily consumable... I love your content!

I switched to 8 Pro from 4a 5G and it's a day and night difference. I really enjoy 8 Pro and all it's features Surprisingly, I found myself spending a lot of time generating AI wallpapers, specifically in "Painting" and "Textures" sections. First, I thought it was just a gimmick, but actually they look dope! 5x telephoto lens is very good. I compared it to my wife's 14 Pro and Pixels zoom is noticeably better, both in daytime and in night . I also used "Best take" feature for couple of my photos and it actually works well! I agree though that switching between lenses while shooting video is poor. That's my only complaint so far. Upd: since Google released Video boost feature I use it frequently. It really boosts the video when shot indoors in the dim lightning or at night. Basically, when the environment is challenging, Video boost is definitely a great option. I don't really care it has to be sent to Google's servers, although some people make a big deal out of it and want it to be processed locally on the phone.

Never knew that these magical AI features on the Pixel are such a hassle to use until your review. As software based problems, I believe Google could easily solve each and every downsides you mentioned, and the Pixel 8 Pro remains one of the best phones to get in 2023.

I would like to say thank you Arrun and to your team for telling us not just about the older tech but the newer tech as well the attention to detail is amazing thank you to all who made these videos possible

Easily the best review of a Pixel 8 I've seen so far. Props for talking about daily driving experience and objective downsides of the phone.

You’re consistently my favorite reviewer. Fun and more in depth than others but no drag. Thanks!

To think that Arun took time to find possible faults and still the phone blew it away shows how good the pixel this year is

I have just upgraded from the Google Pixel 6 to the Pixel 8 Pro and I’ve been so happy it a huge leap forward for me.

Thank you for the highly detailed review which I haven't saw anywhere else ..

Excellent review. I appreciate the content here. Has helped me decide greatly.

its nice to have one video detailed video rather than many short clips that miss out on details. this new style of review is great! it is always good to cover the problems as well... satisfying rewiew

I'm glad you pointed out the occasional instability of your experience with the P8/P8 Pro. I figured my P7 Pro would have the issues from the P6 series ironed out, but it's been less stable than I was hoping for. Defo overhyped myself a bit, but I'm glad to see I'm not crazy, seeing similar issues are happening on P8.

Bro how do you get your head round all this tech lol, you're gifted. Thanks for this info.

Most in depth and relevant review out there!.. Thank you

Great Content Arun! Been a follower since your early videos your team and you as a person and creator have grown so much now I show your videos to my kids 😂. Keep up the good work, really waiting for a One UI 6 review!

He puts all the hard work into his videos to make it stand out from the crowd. Thank you Arun!

This review really covers everything. Thank you

Would so badly love to see a video about sony xperia 1 V and 5 V like this one. So far it helped me to make a decision of going Pixel again or not! Good Work =)

I got the pixel 8 pro last Thursday, I had the Pixel 6 pro before. Battery, "smart features", smoothness and the camera got a lot better. But this stutter in the camera is freaking me out as well. I never really had a problem with heat -unlike the pixel 6- even though I'm a pretty heavy user too because of my job. Signal was always great so far (T-Mobile/Germany). I don't regret going for a pixel phone again.

The most issues I've ever had with my pixel 6 and 7 was it got a little warm and that's it . Software updates fixes most issues

wow, now that was a great review, wish you did other items, very in depth review without being complicated or boring , maybe you should do tutorials on how to do reviews , im not a very patient man but i watched the whole thing before i noticed i watched the whole thing lol.

Before having watched any videos like yours I ordered the Google Pixel 8 pro because of things like best take and photo unblur. It should arrive tomorrow. I hope Google has someone whose job is to watch videos like this so that they can get started on fixing the issues you and others have stated.

Your caption for Apple products: Better than you think For Android: Problems

Love how he just didn't rush to the review day and missed many important things like some other big youtubers but took his time and covered possibly everything, love you Arun ❤

I got it a week ago and every single thing you mentioned is exactly what's bothering me and your review is very well thought out and explained. Thank you

Great video glad to hear someone criticise where its due rather than just blowing smoke up phone manufactureres backsides to keep the gravy train running

The fact that this video carries every important detail for prospective buyers and enthusiasts is really amazing. Super excited for more educative contents coming soon to this channel🔥

It's been a blast getting to watch your channel evolve over time and I sincerely thank you for your very in-depth videos over the years and how much more in depth they are getting.

I wish the Tensor was more on par with the 8G2 in terms of efficiency and performance. Other than that, I wish Pixels could have things like Good Lock customization and similar. If those were both implemented somehow, these would practically perfect for me. The only thing that might make it better is if it was a Flip without sacrificing any specs/capabilities.

Great callouts on the phone's opportunities to improve Arun. I agree to wait for the next few months.

Quite a thorough review that touches upon points other reviewers tend to gloss over or ignore. I never thought I'd see any reviewer deep dive into the limitations of Pixel cameras given how universally lauded they are. Helpful!

You are the most detailed tech reviewer on yt. I love how you can notice every small detail that a consumer needs to know. You're the best! Keep it up.

Reviews like this that go into such great details of almost every aspect of a new piece of tech out there are why I love watching Arun's videos. Good work, Arun! Keep it up.

I used to hate the visor camera hump too but I have since liked it when I bought a Pixel 7 Pro and still loving it in my Pixel 8 Pro

This is easily one of the best most in depth reviews. Some of the stuff you mentioned I didn't even know about and didn't hear any other prominent tech youtubers talk about.

Always love your vids Arun! Thanks for always just laying out the facts for us!

Excellent quality review as always. 😊

When it comes to tech, I'm very picky, I went from Nexus 6 to Pixel 2XL. Least year I wanted to upgrade to Pixel 7 Pro, seemed fair, but now after watching this review I should finally let go of the 2XL and get the 8 Pro. The only thing that the 8, 7, 6... are missing it's the back fingerprint reader.

That's an amazing constructive criticism Arun, Bravo 👏👏 as a pixel user I agree with all of these. You actually helped google to find out where they have to improve. If they do so, pixels are gonna be unbeatable

Hats off to you Arun, What a great review. Where all other videos from different youtubers look just like the copy paste but your detailed review shows how truthful and passionate you are to your job. This is definitely one of The Best phone reviews I have ever seen. Looking forward for more such great content. You are the only one who “Pix all” the points to discuss about the device 😂👍🏼

A few of the features mentioned here were introduced to my friend's Pixel a few weeks ago in the Android 14 update. The only problem he faced was the Android Intelligence constantly showing an error, before realising that it had to be updated separately, too. One downside is that now it consumes a very significant amount of storage available on the phone, and you cannot even delete it, or the user experience will be downgraded, as assumed for now.

I've just started watching your video and they r so clear and precise it's helped me alot to choose the mobile phone I want. I'm going for the Google pixel 7 pro or should I go for the 8 pro

Great vid! A lot of the issues are absolutely fair and rather objective. But, ima go on a limb and say it may be overly critical (?). Having used the P8Pro now since launch (coming from a OnePlus 7 Pro), this has been absolutely amazing and I haven't experienced any crazy heating or bugs (yet lol). That said, our use cases are very different, you're reviewing it and putting it through its paces as an enthusiast device (as you should) while I'm just a schmuck with a phone diddling around haha. I think the performance is honestly fine for your average joe out there just scrolling around. All in all, as a user of the phone I can highly recommend it to the average user that wants a more high end device. For pro-sumers/enthusiasts that want to squeeze everything from your phone, maybe look elsewhere for now. Edit: wow, this the most interaction I've ever gotten from a comment lolol 🤣

The animations on the Pixels are so fluid, they might just be enough to make me forget all the other imperfections and switch to it

00:03 Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have exciting features and sleek design. 01:42 The temperature sensor in Google Pixel 8/8 Pro is not precise enough to be a professional tool. 04:59 Google Pixel has improved speech recognition and customizable wallpaper design. 06:47 Google Pixel promises 7 years of software updates, ensuring long-term usability. 10:07 Google Pixel 8/8 Pro has limitations in portrait mode, zoom, slow motion, blur feature, camera settings, and lack of polish. 11:51 Google Pixel 8/8 Pro camera stabilization & low light performance need improvement 15:13 Pixel's generative AI features are impressive but have limitations. 16:57 The Google Pixel 8 Pro has slow editing capabilities and lacks computational power. 19:58 The Google Pixel 8 Pro has improved design, higher resolution display, stronger glass, and better battery life compared to the Pixel 8. 21:28 Google Pixel 8/8 Pro has cool futuristic highlights but lacks in signal, video quality, thermals, and availability of certain features.

much appreciated review! I can tell that you spent proper time and this is a proper review. I was thinking of switching to Pixel from iPhone this year, because the Demo's looked good and other reviewers said its good. You can tell other reviewers spent just a few days with the phone and then immediately jumped to release the video. Your review was done properly with real details which tells the consumer what to expect if they buy. I'll stick to iPhone, thanks :)

This review was BY FAR among the most exhaustive reviews, about really important things tech reviewers must talk about, that I have ever seen. With Pixels especially, it is crucial to say - let’s reserve judgment for 3 months. And yes, it may prove to be the smartest phone ever. Or not (remember the 6?) You are the first tech reviewer to say the obvious. Well done! 👏

Excellent video and definitely worth the wait! I feel like this can be used as a benchmark for not just this channel, but all tech reviews in general.

Good video, i think its the first review of the phone i saw that is better than what MKBHD did. Thanks!

Nice presentation my friend. I always need some help and guidance.. good job 👍🏻

Marques and Arun are genuinely in a league of their own. There’s nobody else out there who puts this much effort into every single video. As an amateur videographer/cinematographer/photographer, this is not wasted on me and it’s absolutely beautiful to see.

A lot of these issues seem very minor and I haven't noticed any of these things while using mine for 2 weeks now. The Pixel 8 Pro is a beast and I'm loving every moment of it. I also believe expectations play a major role in this as well. Coming from a Galaxy A53 to a Pixel Pro is a massive leap in everything so of course I'm more pleased with what I have. I can't imagine the average user looking at these negatives and thinking that it makes a huge difference. I bet a lot of these issues will be patched up.

I love the visor reminds me of my favorite Google Nexus 6P, I believe had memorable visor as well. That was a selling feature for me.

Great review i must admit i find the pixel phones alot more polished than any other android phone but i will say not everything is perfect to start with. I seem to find over time things start to just improve and eveything seems more stable. I do think the tensor g3 chip could have come with slightly more power especially as these phones are considered flagships. I think maybe Google is trying too much outside the box to look different from apple to try and get in more sales under simple curiosity. If you already like googles software and eco system then you can't really go wrong with either of these phones.

The effort and consistency that this dude is putting in videos is so good that its 11 pm here and im up watching this guy's video that just released. Keep it up😊

If you go into camera -> photo settings -> Pro (on the Pixel 8 Pro), you can change from 12MP to 50MP ...love your videos btw :)

As a Pixel user - totally agree with everything mentioned. My question is, if I am looking for a new phone, which one to go for? I love the Pixel´s camera and it is important to me but the constant sw irresponsiveness and NFC issues are just too painful. But in my opinion Iphone or Samsung are just quite behind with the camera quality? Any other tip for more reliable phone with high quality camera?

Excellent objective review, you’re fair & discuss pros & cons. Strong work Mr. WTB.

I've just upgraded to a Pixel 8 Pro from a Pixel 6 Pro. I've not yet found any issues with lag or overheating and find the phone blisteringly fast. The cameras are very very good ... especially the zoom. Battery life is fine and the Google version of Android is unfussy: I love it. Your review was very comprehensive and I appreciate it, especially your comments that features are not always available in the UK which has always annoyed me. My only comment is that you are concentrating on the AI features of photography. Personally I only use these occasionally, for instance to change a grey leaden sky to something more attractive, and for this the magic editor performs just fine. For people that wish to fundamentally change the image on a phone, these features are available but a little rough: this doesn't personally affect me, although the features are there if I really needed them. Lets see what the updates bring: the Pixel 6 Pro was pretty awful at the time of release consistently dropping WiFi .. very annoying ... I haven't found anything like this with the 8. However, I think this phone has the potential to be something remarkable and I'm happy to go along for the ride!

20:19 Whoever's doing these focus changes is a camera god

I had a pixel 8 pro in my cart, but this video helped me realize that the 8 pro isn't quite there yet. I really appreciated this video, thank you.

I had this feeling when I got the pixel 6 that I should of waited, the same feeling when I got the pixel 7 , I'm not tempted to purchase the 8 . also battery life out of the box is woeful.after an update or 2 and it seems better.but why have to wait for better battery life,? At the moment I'm sticking with my pixel 7 and I'll see what they bring out next autumn. Thank you for an honest review.

I'm using my Pixel 8 for a few days now. Absolutely love it, especially because I'm coming from Pixel 5. My only real grip is that it's slippery af. Seriously, I'm afraid I'll drop it every time I reach for it. I'll definitely go for a cover, no matter how much I dislike it. Have to say that it's really a very smart smartphone.

Love your videos, you helped me understand phones alot better and I myself started doing IT courses in school. Now all my friends and family come to me when they want to know something about their phone or what phone they need to buy when they upgrade.

I'm still gonna be using my pixel 7 pro, but I love these kinds of videos, and the pixel 8 seems awesome

THANK YOU for covering signal issues. My P7 and P7P had major signal reliability issues. I wanted to like the Pixel so much, and I did like so many aspects, but none of that mattered if I couldn’t reliably communicate with people (dropped calls, dropped text messages, phone sending ppl strait to voicemail, etc.). I hate to say it but reliability of the fundamentals is where Apple thrives.

Absolutely loving my 8pro. The screen is stunning and the pro's no longer have a curved display. Love it!

Its crazy no matter how uninteresting new iPhone gets, he always finds way to say it's worth buying or like it's the best thing ever, and it never happens with other brands.

Lol that's my song 🤣💀 I just recently came across your channel today and I found it quite funny the song Roxanne is the song on the pixel. I love pixel phones !! I better finish watching so I can see what you think.

I see alot of ppl saying review is nitpicky and that makes me excited. Big or small I i like to know EXACTLY what I'm getting/what to expect, and make the decision myself if a issue is a issue for ME.

I love my Pixel 8 Pro, haven't noticed any poor performance or camera quality issues. It's also an amazing deal with the free Pixel Watch 2 for preorder and amazing trade in offers. I got mine for only $400 all in.

Great review with a lot of important details and nuances which other reviewers often miss 👍

This is hands-down the best Pixel 8 & 8 pro review on the internet detailing all key usability aspects as though they were spotlighted for review. Incredible!

I agree with everything. With my current phone plan, I can get a new phone every year. The camera does not seem as quick and snappy as the 7pro's did. The AI photo tricks are sluggish. The look and feel of the 8 pro is nicer this year. i love the blue case from the Google store it makes it look classy. Good Review.

Fantastic review, Arun! First Pixel 8/8 Pro review that hasn't gushed about everything and had nothing bad to say about it. I had a severe case of FOMO and was considering buying at launch ($1600 for the 8 here in NZ), but I think I will wait. The photo/video features that need that permanent connection aren't going to be overly useful to me. I don't use data when I am out and about, the 4/5g is spotty, and I tend to turn all connections off when I'm not using them to save battery, get some peace etc. The other thing about the new picture and video features having to be used while online or uploaded is privacy. I'm not sure about the pictures, but you said the videos need to be uploaded, Google will improve them, then send you back an improved version. Copyright, privacy and data leaks become concerns as soon as you upload something to anything online. And what is Google doing with your data? You can never be 100% sure. With new technology comes new concerns and it feels like we're putting our trust in companies that are there to make money as a priority, not protect the consumer.

I find it really strange, but I'm using the 8pro now for a week and really had none of the issues you're describing. Especially all the AI stuff works extremely well. Maybe you've a bad one or feeble connection.

Im so tempted by the 8 Pro, normally a samsung guy but my s21+ is starting to show its age a little now, and the PIxel seems such great value compared to the s23 Ultra and esepecially the s24U.

Great review Thanks you made me want too grab 1 I get it Next week

great video. just one complaint, the restrictions that google is applying for P8 is valid but i didn't see you bashing iPhone 15 for not having AOD or latest usb speed. When it comes to apple, everyone becomes a lot less critical

Correctly said everything 🙏❤️ after purchasing my pixel 6a i had to sell it out as it was getting hot after using camera for just 20 mins and was very slow

Nice video! BTW, when will we get the updated version of the pixel 8´s review?

Your videos are unbelievable. The editing and the writing is very impressive. I can only imagine how much work goes into it behind the scenes. Great stuff..

Arun for iPhones: It's not a bug, it's a feature! Arun for any other phone: Problems!

Great video as ever. Pixel 8 looks compelling especially at the price point, my only worry is the battery life.

I have the Pixel and have all of the problems that were just said in this video but I would have never noticed tham without watching this. These problems aren't Problematik in day to day use at all. The phone is just great 👍

Your reviews are generally awesome but this one is another level and a good reminder why I subscribed to you in the first place. After watching so many reviews for pixel 8 series, this was the one that helped me make a decision 😬

You said some real things in this video, really glad to here some backs in Google pixels

That sassy walk when testing noise isolation was quite hilarious.😆

I have a pixel 6a and while ive never had the latest and greatest phone i find that even with its limitations my 6a is more than enough for what I need. I really like my phone and i would love to have the 8 or 8 pro. I dont care too much about video quality for me its more about photos.

Eres genial en tu trabajo es muy exhaustivo y preciso, admiro tu trabajo pero creo que también detrás de ti hay un gran equipo profesional, tengo un pixel 6 en este momento y la experiencia del software y cámaras son la clave de todo, saludos desde México

10:17 really had fun with that zoom feature in the camera roll 😂

Temperature sensor's best use-case is processing lighting of any capture according to the outside temperature.

This is the best review I've seen yet and actually feels like someone used it enough to comment on these features.

Thanks always for the fantastic smartphone reviews you ceaselessly produce. MrWhoseTheBoss is one of my favorite subscriptions. I have been thinking of the Pixel 8 Pro as a replacement for my aging Samsung S22 Ultra, but after watching your review it generates some doubt or at least hesitation to do so. Question (fwiw if it even gets noticed) As an alternative to Pixel 8 Pro, I am thinking alternatively of Oppo's OnePlus 12 (coming soon) or the just released OnePlus Open (just released) as alternatives. Do you have any opinion regard OnePlus vs. The Pixel 8 Pro? (vanilla Pixel 8 is a non-consideration). Thanks. Jerry, Toikyo, JP.