for 6 years i was xiaomi user, but now i tried the pixel 8, and man i fell in love on this phone, pixel for ever now!!!

Thank you for doing these long term reviews. It gives a real world use case of the phones!

As someone who's been in the Android developer environment for 15 years from building kernels for phones that were previously unroutable to making apps just for fun, the whole theory that it's hard to optimize apps for Android because there are so many phones is a misconception at best and a cop-out excuse by developers at most. The only apps that are actually hard to optimize for a wide variety of hardware are games, specifically 3D games, and even then it can be done. Therefore, there is no excuse for simple 2D apps with no 3D environments accessing basic data from a server database. A lot of this choppiness in apps comes down to just really, really old coding techniques and simply laziness by the developer to tear the entire app down and start from scratch using modern techniques and the latest reference guides from Google. The amount of sheer laziness I see of copy pasting old code and then reusing it in modern apps is insane and just makes it so annoying. Google also does this, hence why the UKposts studio app is such garbage and that is simply because they haven't bothered to rewrite their code from the ground up. And if Google isn't willing to do this then why would other developers who are probably not even making any money from these apps? A lot of the time optimization comes down to just utilizing modern best practice coding principles and techniques and not taking SQL database code from 15 years ago and continuing to cling on to it simply because you're too lazy to figure out the new stuff. For example, the apps that stutter and lag on one phone will stutter and lag on every phone. That's not indicative of bad optimization that is indicative of bad coding. Go ask meadow why they don't freaking bother to fix Instagram for years at a time. Also I have a pixel 8 and 8 pro as well as one of every pixel and Nex is going back to the Nexus one so I'm not making this up but a lot of the issues you mentioned are the pixel 8 seem to be hit or miss from user to user. I for example have had no issues that you described with things like Google maps or the camera. Whereas my friend who has the same exact phone seems to have it and this just comes down to Google quality control and not the hardware itself

Thank you for this long term review. I haven't seen anyone else talk about real world problems like the refresh rate issue or the experience on Google maps. These are really important and one would expect these basic stuff to work normally given the price. Subbed!

Ibra, your camera eye is second to none! Your shots are superb and you make beautiful videos! Since I'm overwhelmingly watch YT on 65" TV, your videos are treat! Expert information is icing on the cake.

12:14 White Legion 7i Spotted! Can't wait for that review.

Glad to see a long term review of the Pixel 8. I have to say, as an owner for the past 3 months, the fingerprint sensor complaints are extremely overblown, including the ones about blinding at night. Coming from a 4a 5G which just needed a tap on the sensor but was super sensitive to oily/sweaty/wet hands, this is just better. Edit: The thing about 120hz is not the phone's problem, it's the apps' problem and what you said about specifically optimizing for 120hz is inaccurate and wrong. I am an Android developer, the app you build can't specifically be optimized for one device to run in 120hz, it runs in whatever mode the phone does. Apps like reddit are a buggy mess and they have too much going on inside a scrolling list, so it's not weird that they lag.

Love the high quality content. Keep it up 👍🏻

yes more long term reviews! We need more creators that stick with a phone for more than one month!!

Loved that review bro you know you can tell that the review is genuine and honest when someone mention the older version like really old version just like you did i was expecting a nexus or something but man when you said play ... 💀🎉🎉

For everyone who doesn't know Google's Tensor roadmap, which already became known with the Tensor G1: The goal is to produce a completely self-designed chip at TSMC within 5 years that is perfectly optimized to its own needs. This means that the upcoming Tensor G4 will be the last chip that, like the G1, G2 & G3, is just an optimized, existing chip from Samsung...and from then on, performance and efficiency should be in a completely different league.

First time watching one of your reviews, and this was really terrific. Well done, sir!

The production on this is top notch. Impressive

This is an awesome longer-term review. Thank you so much for your hard work!

I'm glad someone called out the jittery experience. I returned my pixel 8 due to every app I used having this stuttering issue.

Really helpful review! thank you

This is actually one of the best longer term reviews I have seen of any phone. And it’s answered a lot of broader questions for me. Subscribed. 👍🏻

I absolutely love your pixel videos. Some of the best online. I would love to see some Nothing Phone content from you! Great stuff

Thanks for this review and indeed I also prefer a small compact design my first introduction was the nexus 5. I fell in love with that phone, so sleek and lightweight. Definitely hoping they up the bar and make me drool all over again. Keep up the nice work

Great long term review, had no idea it could also be used as a webcam.

It's interesting to see how many people are using pixel phones now, I see them everywhere. when I first had Nexus and even up to my pixel 5 they were pretty niche products. Loved the pixel 5 size though, that was my favourite

Great video, I happened to get a deal from Telus where I got a Pixel 8 for $0, and as someone who already owns an iPhone 15 PM, I have to say this phone is a nice experience when it comes to android, especially with the AI features. Also, Dbrand magsafe case with a skin has made it easy to use all the magsafe accessories I have with the Pixel.

I liked your honest opinion. I'm using Pixel phones from past 3 years and I agree with your views.

Great review and my experience regarding most things match what you say. Honestly I have commented the same things as below on every other famous reviewer's video I know and at this point of time I am doing it as a PSA. Do not want people to make the same mistake I did. Just got the phone in Dec 2023. The phone is great but it is not for me because of the following reasons. : 1. I overlooked a very important aspect that 5g does not work despite of the phone supporting the frequency bands if the network/country is not approved by google. The VoLTE and Vo5G also does not work. I travel a lot for work in and around Africa and Asia and other than the official supported networks/countries the phone's software limits the network to 4g. Please do note that the antenna and the hardware supports it. 2.Honestly the network reception/stability was better in my older phone(One plus 8T). For top dollar I expected a little better. So my suggestion is that if you travel a lot, this phone might not be for you. Will definitely be looking to replace it in a couple of years.

Those jitters happens to me in my galaxy a54 on the Google play store when i open the app and when i use Google feed with auto play video in wifi connection. Every thing else is smooth. So someone has to do some work with the apps optimizations. Btw nice video pointing out those problems that wouldn't imagine in this type of phone. Cheers. You deserve more credits.

Thanks for sharing crisp and clear review of the good pixel 8. Getting my Minty refresh tomorrow.

This is such a great review, thank you

Clearly a very thoughtful non biased review. Thank you.

The laggy performance has been frustrating. The tensor chip just ain't it. Everything else about the 8/8pro is fantastic.

:) THANKS MUCH for sharing and I may have to add to my list IF the price comes down :) ALL the BEST and Cheers! :)

You won my attention when you said you're love small phones! Me too! Nice review! At least a honest one. I wanna switch my phone this year and I was considering very much to get a PIxel 8 because of the clean software and google gimmicks. But seeing ur video made me think that Zenfone 10 is a better option. Also, slow charge, no LTPO, no charger in the box..IDK

I've got a 6 now and will be getting my 8 probably Monday. (Work phone, being shipped) Looking forward to it. I've really enjoyed my 6 and am ready to enjoy the upgrade. Thanks Uncle Pete!

i found you today your voice is just amazing and the review tooooo

Hey, ive gotta say this is the best Pixel review ive seen yet. I used my Pixel 8 Pro since release and i can 100% confirm there are huge performance issues in terms of smoothnes. Im actually super sensitiv for stutters and it was driving me crazy. I always tought they could fix it with updates, but that wasnt the case. Also, battery life on Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are similar, so for the regular 8 its really good, for the big phone it sucks. Furthermore ive never seen any actual usecase for all the AI features, so you gotta keep in mind if you would actually use any of this stuff before buying an Pixel. Dont get me wrong, the Pixel 8 series is great, but it wasnt the phone for me. I just switched for the first time ever to an iPhone, the 15PM. There are also many things that i hate as an android guy, for example the keyboard or the fact that apple just pushes way too hard to lock you into their system. It took me about 8 hours of work to properly make the switch without locking myself into the apple ecosystem. But so far, performance is great, battery is great, camera is almost as good as on the P8P an video is even better.

Good that you pointed out the jitters

Where can I get your tripod at @12:20 ? Also, thanks a lot for the info. Best video I found about pixel 8 so far.

I like how you point out the minor inconveniences so I can know whether I can live with it myself.

You are the only person I will listen to when it comes to cell phone reviews. Zero bias towards any manufacturer and phenomenal when it comes to speaking and getting your point across without sounding condescending.

That wallpaper on the phone shown in the thumbnail looks dope.

good soundtrack selection👌

The smaller form factor is so nice, the screen is technically bigger than my 6a but it's still smaller overall. I wish the camera bar wasn't so huge but ik they gotta fit the hardware in somewhere, just spoiled by how flat it was on the 6a.

thank you for the video, it's very useful)

I like the way you address the ending

Really interesting using the Nothing Phone 2 for comparing performance. Great Video 👏 👏

Tensors not the best but it's not garbage like people try and make it out to be. As for how it'll hold up after years of software updates, my 6a which has Tensor G1 still ran like butter just like when i got it. There's videos out there that show Tensor is actually great when it comes to video editing/rendering. Currently have the 8 and have no issues with performance or the fp scanner. It's fast, fluid and overall a solid phone and amazing value, especially for the price i paid since it's always on sale.

i like your kind of review- honest and balance..

This is what i like about hardware canucks. Thier long term reviews

I'm using the Pixel 8 right now and don't find it laggy at all across apps. But when I switch back to my iPhone 12 I do notice the 'consistency' you talk about. The battery life is really good, but still wish it was a tad bit better, would have more confidence when on the road.

Great honest review

Has the regular apps scrolling jitter issue been fixed by any update? I plan on buying this phone.

Hey that was a good 4 month review on the pixel 8 and I think the reason you got such you were on Wi-Fi all day if you're on data the battery life is quite a bit different nowhere near 6 hours more like 3 and 1/2 to 4 if you're on data all day. That said I really like my Pixel 8 the special features the speech to text is awesome The camera though it's slow takes great pictures I also have my doubts about 7 years on this phone as the processor is going to be way under power and nobody pays full price for a pixel or at least you shouldn't always wait for a sale cuz they always go on sale at least here in the States

Man Im so happy I found This video. I have searched youtube for months now lol regarding the janky scrolling. I bought the 8 and 8 pro and returned them both. Every youtuber saying how buttery smooth the scrolling is and that is complete bs. I actually returned to the pixel 6 believe it or not. The scrolling is actually superior and speed On this phone compared to the 8 series. The 90hz on the 6 is better than the 120hz On the 8. 😅😅😅

Switched over from iPhone 13 max pro, to the Pixel 8 pro. Was worried about the switch but now after a few weeks I LOVE this phone. Not only for the hardware, but software and features Google offers is top of its class. I would recommend this phone to anyone looking for a flagship android. Phone was on sale for 799 on Amazon and I work for Amazon so I used my employee discount and got it for 760.

FINALLY A WELL DETAILED OS PERFORMANCE REVIEW! All phones are smooth in home launcher or gallery app. But the difference in 3rd party apps is the make or break for a smartphone. Subscribing right now.

Currently typing this on my Pixel 4a that I've had for eons I can't wait to get my hands on that camera man😮

Long term galaxy s user and switched to pixel 8 pro last year and have been very pleased with the experience

I've used the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 6, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 6, Pixel 7a, and Pixel 8. Pixel 4a 5G is still the best "google made" phone I've ever used. I still use it on bike trips because it's cheap and I'm not worried about it breaking. But for my main phone I've switched to Xperia 5V for the battery and the small form factor. Sony's post-processing of photos is not as good as google's but I don't have to charge it daily. I wish Google may come up with something slim and yet powerful with huge battery like that.

Great review! I have the same thoughts and grievances about my Pixel 7 Pro. It's stock Android, but completely overshadowed by the fact that it feels sluggish and unresponsive everywhere. Especially when taking photos, which is what a lot of people buy it for. At the end, I swapped my Pixel 7 Pro for a S24 Plus and I honestly couldn't be happier.

My man is from Mississauga! Shout out!! I’m from Mississauga.

Am kindly inquiring where you get your wallpapers, they are great

Google needs to watch this video, exact issue I am facing with my P8, especially how hot it gets here in my env

Thank you for this review, I have the Pixel 8 since its inception and I have been enjoying it very much, one quick question I am not sure you may help me answer, I saw you were able to use the Pixel 8 as your Web Cam, have you been able to use the Pixel 8 as your main computer while traveling, I mean connecting a HDMI+USB adapter in which you connect the Pixel 8 to a monitor and to a mouse and keyboard using a USB dongle? Thank you again and if you have any information or suggestions about my question will be really appreciated, keep up the great content!

Holy moly, I'm so grateful I have watched your long term review, that lag would be an instant kill for my mood to use this phone any time, I almost ordered one last week. Thank god I did not.

Nice glasses! Can you tell me whitch brand these are?

Thanks for the note on processor performance. I'm deciding between the 8 pro and Galaxy s24 (I currently have a Galaxy s22), the decision is made. Thanks!

aps amazing video !! very pleasent voice, good points .. and i agree, the phone is really good, but theres always something pissy about it.. heating, or this or that stuttering .. cant remove the search bar ..ect .. i have the 6a and i like it, aka i got used to it, and tbh i never owned a flahship phone, but this 6a really feels like one, good build quality, great cam , very smooth UI ,but ya it gets warm from some apps, and this and that as i said.. but id say its ok, its the 6a .. i was hoping i wont hear the same aboutt the 8 tho .. pretty bad news to hear that .. all in all i love and i hate it at same time

Right now I can't wait to see the redesign model of the Google Pixel 9 series. The new camera bump is more elegant than the old simple design which was truly too basic in design. I honestly can't wait to see it in real life right here in Grenada. The similar iPhone overall form factor design with the subtle curve and the flat surface is really gorgeous. The Google Pixel 9 series new redesign must command respect and hypnotization because of its premium appearance. I reiterate, I can't wait to see it with its sky bluish colour. 😎💯💪🏿👍🏿

Got me a pixel 8 pro (first time using a pixel device) for about a month now and i gotta say this review is one of the best and honest reviews out there. All painpoints you pointed out i have also experienced. And so far i really feel a bit robbed because the phone isn't worth the 4 figure price tag because of these issues.

I liked the Google touch to the OS using Android One. I got the Pixel 8 for about 40% off after all the discounts, loving it.

i remember getting the htc one E8, it was a seriously great phone. and i had a nexus 5, loved that too. still havent had anything i liked more than my s9+ (just wish it didnt have glass back) but it drowned

The pixel is phenomenal, i dont overthink it. Ive adoated to it and i love it

I love the size and software, but the performance. I am an average user, I only play 1 game on my phone. Yet I still find it to glitch or be super slow or get hot simply doing an hour phone call. The AI features are nice, but the chip cant catch up since it takes so long and sometimes it ends up crashing or stopping. The chip makes this phone not usable for me. Also, great review!

Thanks for the great video. I've had the Pixel 8 for almost 3 months and I'm extremely disappointed. For many people, the battery is awful. Looks like you got a good one. Mine is terrible, averaging 3 hours screen time, and that's at 60Hz and without any gaming. Just normal stuff like browsing. Overnight, mine loses 30% battery. Go onto the forums and there are hundreds of threads about this. The other thing I don't like about the phone is totally subjective, but IMO the photos have this flat, artificially processed look to them. I totally understand that people might think the pictures are great, so I won't hold that against the phone. Also, whilst the screen size of the phone is great (and is the main reason I chose it over the P8P), the phone itself is very chunky. I haven't noticed my P8 being laggy though.

Just ordered the pixel 8 upgrading form iPhone SE. was debating between a iPhone 15 and pixel 8, but the pixel 8 is free so easy choice their. I can live with these little problems.

That small size is exactly why I finally upgraded from the 5 to the 8. I just hate huge phones. The camera is my favorite of the flagships. Those zoom ins without actual optical zoom blow me away, and some of the night sight shots, including the astrophotography when I go out to the desert, is just mind blowing to me. As long as they keep making small ones, I will keep upgrading.

I love the Pixel lineup

interesting what you say I have a pixel 7 for about 1 year now and I am very happy with it good camera okay battery life about 6 hours screen on time and really nice screen

I can't tell if that little animation at 1:09 is actually a Pixel feature or if it was just edited in, cause I have a Pixel & I've used that clockface theme before but I never saw it. Either way, it was really clean/smooth.

I use an 8 currently, but I also have access to the OG Pixel 6. While the 6 isn't my daily carry, There isn't anything that I have thrown at it that bolsters the constant concerns that I hear about how future proof Tensor is not. I am not saying that the Tensor series is incredible or even cutting edge. I AM saying that unless there is a significant shift in how phone apps work and what we use phones for, Tensor phones should be fine for years to come. My biggest concerns for future performance are storage degradation, which I don't think will be an issue going forward, and RAM, which may be an issue but hasn't proven to be for the five years that we have had 8 gigs as the standard default.

i came across this channel by accident and the video quality is top notch. You got to appreciate the effort to create this high quality videos for us to enjoy and learn from

Do the stutters happen on the pixel 6? Or is this new with the 8? As someone who's used the 6 for a couple years now I've never seen that. That slow motion view was wild. Also does this happen on the 8 pro?

Ok looking at the camera aspects (both video and pictures), which is good: Pixel 6 Pro or Pixel 8 I'm a huge fan of telephoto in p6p, also the video quality and compact size of p8.

The super-res zoom is fine on simple photos with short field focus. Try it in nature and it falls apart, the photos look like watercolor.

Tensor somehow managed to be worse than Exynos versions of the galaxy S phones.

14:37 ,please share this wallpaper through a link or smtg👀😆 its so nice!!!😊

Fingerprint sensor statement is a bit of a case by case problem. My S23ULTRA's ultrasonic worked half of the time for me where as my 7pro works most of the time for me.

I'm using Samsung Galaxy a3 2015.. I buy it in 2015 ... It's 9 year running.

I got my 8 at Best buy for 549 plus tx. The only thing that I miss about my iphone 12 is true magsafe and app smoothness across the board.

God bless you my friend for being real af even though clearly you are a fan of Google phones. You understand that we are normal people and due to that, we don't want to feel FOMO or feel like the phone is a limiting factor especially when pricing has gone up. Apart from the US, the Google phones aren't really that great of a deal.

Love the thumbnail 🤍

Coming from a Pixel 4, this is the first phone worth finally upgrading to. The specs aint hight end but you actually get support and updates. Pixel 10 will have chips from TMSC but until then we have to get Tensor which is a Samsung made processor with a Google logo on it. Obviously Samsung wont use their best FAB to give google their chips.

Another enjoyable video! If I could add one point to your analysis, it would be the way Google continues to refuse to extend these features to previous Pixel Pro purchasers when there is really not that much difference between Tensor models. This (along with the adoption of USB-C ports) is what led me to switch from a Pixel 6 Pro to an iPhone 15 Pro. I just don't trust Google anymore - there have been too many disappointments. That doesn't mean I trust Apple either - I have been trying to remain platform agnostic, such as purchasing pCloud's lifetime storage option instead of iCloud.

the optical sensor on my Pixel 7 pro and Pixel 8 works great for me IMHO. unless I am trying to do it super quick it works like almost every time.

My appreciation for the objective, which show real experience and real issues! It’s highly important

Well, the refresh rate problem occurs on other Android phones with Snap dragon as well.

good review.

I just found your video on my recommendation, and thought you were Chris Smoove 😂

Can't wait for the pixel 9 to have mag safe tbh. One of the few hardware must haves

Black (AMOLED) backgrounds often look less smooth to navigate on my 21 too. Could be a limitation of screens?

I am not a fan boy to any phone or any company but I do look for good reasonable deals with good services and so far google has not disappointed with the Pixel 8 / 8 Pro. I purchased the pixel 8 when Google Fi had a promo discount for the pixel 8 and with my trade in (pixel 3). The pixel 8 discount combined with the trade in was $330 off the phone plus I had to use there Google Fi plan for 90 days for the full discount. In total with taxes I purchased the phone for around $550 dollars with my phone case. To me that was well worth the price with 7 years of software updates. Only time will tell how this phone will hold up through the years to come. So far I like the pixel 8 phone and the solid feel to it when I hold it and I have no major issues yet maybe except for the constant fingerprints and dust magnet but I can live with that. Good job Google for making a solid Pixel phone for now.