Is the Pixel 8 Pro still worth buying? 👀Let us know you're thoughts!

Short answer: it is. Not worth buying every year just to get that one or two upgrade you're looking for. Doesn't change user experience.

eh. I think we're at peak smartphone. I've replaced my pixel 4XL battery *twice* and it's fine! New features these days are so minor and incremental a phone from 2,3 even 4 years ago is still perfectly capable.

Am I the only one who likes the curved displays exactly for the reason that it makes swipe gestures more satisfying and easier?

Had the 7 pro and although I loved that thing the tensor was just a headache, a lot of optimization issues, heating issues, battery life issues and signal issues, ended up selling it and going with the s24 ultra, I'm not getting another pixel until google figures out how to make a proper SoC

I went from a 3XL to a current 7a, and just ordered the 8 Pro 256Gb that had discount. From here gonna wait until 2nd gen TSMC

I hadn't even thought about those controls on my P 7 Pro disappearing until you mentioned it. But I did find them on a small control center down to the right, so they are still there but a bit less intuitive to use now.

I've had this phone since Dec 23. I switched from iPhone and haven't really looked back. I love the camera functions and the video capabilities are amazing. I am a musician and videos are important. The Video boost function has been integral for that. I've never used the temperature function, so not too bothered about that. What I love the most about this phone, is the ability to customise SO many more features within the phone. I would say, YES, this phone is certainly worth buying now.

Actually, I find it much easier to make the back gesture on a slightly-curved display than a totally flat one, especially Pixel's, since the metal edge of the frame is at the same level with the glass. Also, curved looks more futuristic. Don't forget that flat displays are way older than the curved ones. Also...iphone as an example ? Really ?

You guys need to address the scrolling issue, cmon. It's plagued the 8 series since launch and Google won't do a thing unless larger channels like you guys voice it out. It's easy to appreciate everything good with the phone, I love my P8P but the scrolling stutters really destroy the user experience which is literally an integral part of using the device

While I still find it hard to recommend a Pixel, even the best Pixel yet which I fully believe the 8 Pro is, it is closest I have gotten to safely recommending one with less caveats than ever before. For day to day use, personally it is the closest iPhone like "it just works" experience you're going to get on Android. I know a S24 series Galaxy owner can argue this also and they would be valid to do so but I prefer the unique Pixel experience above any other Android brand which has practical features I use daily and I feel like don't get enough credit/recognition when considering a Pixel over any other Android phone. Things like the AoD which for me is easily the best on the market. All pertinent info I value most is available to me at all times with a single glance. If I have a active timer going, that timer is always there at a single glance. These might seem like small or more obscure/less common examples but it's these small details you grow to use and rely on when you use a phone as your daily driver for months and learn about all the little nuances that can easily be overlooked in initial reviews.

Do you have any thoughts about the battery life with the Tensor compared to a Snapdragon

0:55 I've personally found it's actually easier and more comfortable to swipe from the edge on my curved display than any other phone I've used. I hope at least some phones continue having curved displays.

Got the P8P at launch and ditched it as soon as the S24 series came out. Tensor just doesn't get it done, the fingerprint sensor is so bad they didn't even cover it during this video, and the face unlock only worked in ideal lighting conditions. Then you add the constant delayed updates that always break something. As much as I'm a Pixel fan, Google just can't get it together. Pixels have had issues since the P1, and nothing has changed 8 years later.

Yes it's a very good phone , I had iPhones, Samsung's, , the photos are top notch. The best part I like is the call screening, it answers the phone and sends a message to screen your calls .

Thanks for such a comprehensive video

Question: I had a Samsung with the back/apps/home button on the bottom of the screen, so that's what I'm used to. Is it a hassle getting used to the Pixel's left side swipe/back, home, and recent apps configuration?

Just upgraded to Pixel 8 Pro from an iPhone 12 Pro. Dual SIM user here. Couldn't be happier. Can't wait to take astrophotos of the supernova this year.

I love it man! My favorite pixel to date💯💯👌🏾

How many years of updates was Google offering before this recent increase to seven? And did the features used to update along with the Android versions and security updates?

Love my 8 Pro. I will probably keep it for two years and then upgrade.

Just got my 8 Pro a few days ago and the pictures are stunning

I've tried a number of devices since purchasing my Pixel 8 Pro and they've all been sent back (Samsung S24 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Honor Magic 6 Pro and OnePlus 12). There's just something about the Pixel experience that feels so intuitive and enjoyable to use everyday. The hardware this time around is a big step up too (even if it doesn't quite match the competition, especially Tensor G3). The Pixel 8 Pro is still an excellent consideration for the right person.

Swapped my 8 pro after 4 months to a galaxy s24 ultra. Miss the camera and the face log in for banking apps. Camera was like 2 generations ahead of what I have in the Samsung which sucks. However I don't regret the swap. S24 ultra is the better phone especially in performance. The pixel isn't slow but the snapdragon runs rings around it. Especially notice it when you're juggling a few apps at a time where the tensor just seems to take a beat to think about what it's doing.

Finally, somebody have my main concern, the photo sliders. That was my fav feature in pixel.

I got an 8 pro at launch and I agree it isn't a gaming device but brilliant at photography

5:02 when you buy a pixel you buy it for the features and long term support not only for the speed.for me on a day to day basis it doesnt feel any slower than any other phone i use plus for what you pay for it, its worth it

It’s laughable when reviewers say things like still worth buying for a phone that came out October 2023, not everyone changes their phone every 6 months, 😂

I’ve recently bought a Pixel 8 Pro coming from 20 years of Apple and I have mixed feelings about it. The phone lacks of functionality outside the USA which makes the experience less appalling. Google customer support is also appalling, and possibly the worst of the worst, leaving customers with ongoing unresolved issues, and useless devices. I like the camera system and the AI features, as well as the battery life, but in terms of usability, compared to my old iPhone 14 Pro, it lags even on basic tasks such as launching an app or editing a picture. I was expecting more from the processor and I wasn’t expecting the main features to be geographically locked to the USA. I mean, it’s annoying paying for a phone that has Gemini and automatically screens calls in the USA, but doesn’t do any such thing if you live somewhere else.

One aspect you didn't touch is battery life. I bought a pixel 8 pro in December 2023. I am very happy about the battery, but I have to confess, I use the pixel 8 pro all the time in battery saver mode. If I feel I need more power, I disable the battery saver mode, but I rarely see the need to turn off the battery saver mode. I'm using accubattery pro and I have to say that my battery heath increased from 100% to now 104%. I can easily go through the day on a single charge. I have so far NEVER had to charge more in a single day. Compared to my old mi 9T pro, it is just twice as good. I was very worried about the battery life, but it seems that the battery life is not an issue. This is my honest review about the battery life. I have no affiliation with google. I actually wanted to buy another phone, but I ended buying the pixel 8 pro as I was in an emergency situation when my 9T pro screen just died.

I think it's funny that having a flat display is a "feature" now. iPhones have always had flat display. Android started off flat and then curved displays were introduced as being the hot new trendy thing, and here we are today.

I bought one off Facebook Marketplace for $250 I am not joking. The guy was also selling the pixel watch 2 but I don’t want the watch. I met him at my campus I I could check it out. I only bought it to use it as a secondary phone to my 15 Pro Max. Great phone and a huge steal!

I have had the pixel 8 pro since launch, i got the deal that included the pixel watch 2 and i gotat say that its been great, honestly the best ohone i have ever had. But its not perfect i get slowodowns feom time to time and i fets a little bit hot but i plan on keeping this phone for years to come, util they out their own proccesor i see no reason to get the pixel 9 pro especially cauae its gonna have a smaller screen I definitely recommend getting one , just dont pay reatail price, csuse it always has good sales

I have an 8 pro , I can't say I've been overly happy with the face ID or the finger print sensor, face id is not bad in good light , in poor lighting conditions it's not great and I'm darkness it just doesn't work full stop where as an iPhones face ID works very well in day time and in pitch dark. The finger print sensor on my unit up until some weeks ago absolutely sucked and only worked when it wanted to , however in recent weeks the hit rate seems to have improved somewhat ( was there an update for the FPS ? ) The camera is decent most of the time, it probably has a very slight edge over my iPhone 14 pro max occasionally, I have my pro max set to take 48 mpg shots every time . Surprisingly, night shots or poor lighting situations not using night mode , my iPhone utterly kills the pixel . You watch the iPhone taking a shot in poor light and you can see the sensor in steps adjust the white balance, and it does a good job , the 8 pro not so much. General navigating around the 8 pro it seems pretty snappy most of the time. There are time when doing heavy lifting you can see it taking it's good time to complete a task. I just did 5 MB update, and OMG , it took so long 😂. Overall I still think it's generally a good phone amd Google is finally heading in the right direction with the Pixels. The iPhone is still my carry around though , the pixel is my second phone.

Pixel are camera computers attached to a great phone. I had the pixel 8 and it was amazing.

I have Pixel 8 Pro since the launch, and it works great, love the camera, though in heavy tasks (games) it tends to get warm/hot. So overall its a GOOD smartphone, but not excellent, so I will wait till 2025 to see if Google (Pixel 10 ??) will switch to Snapdragon chips, but until then I don't wish to upgrade.

The circle to search which Samsung now has, and magic editor are coming to other Android phones so it's no longer a reason to have a pixel... Unfortunately and as for the camera it's 2024 it's no longer the best camera for a smartphone the vivo x100 and a few other phones already have a better camera. I don't think it's worth getting this phone for the price I paid $1200 for the 256gb version.

the camera software was so goofy to modify... was the least change i was hoping for... like pro options but the IU feels like outdated or outplaced

As long as it uses Tenxynos chips: Nah.

Spot on!

All of these comments about not getting all of the latest features for seven years is ridiculous and how could anyone expect that. Of course new phones will have new features otherwise they would sell a new one every seven years 🙄. That said though, with Android many new features are delivered via application updates so I suspect if on current OS the experience may be better than expected.

I'm still here with my pixel 6 pro waiting for the security updates to end...

No. Where is zoom enhance, Google? See, that's the problem with them. They do not follow through. They have proven that with Fitbit and Nest and now they're doing it with the Pixel Line. Aside from that, the Tensor is garbage in terms of performance, cellular reception, and battery life. I traded mine in for another device and never looked back and it's the last Google device I will buy from the company that wants to devote more money and resources to fighting ad blocking than keeping promises to existing customers.

My wife and I actually found the thermometer to be pretty accurate. We took our daughter to the doctor not to long ago and after they took her temperature we took it with the pixel 8 pro. The thermometer was almost spot on with with the temperature that the doctor took.

Bought for £400 mint, the guy before only used it for a month. At this price it was worth buying for me (ive had it for 4 months now) and it gets the job done. With that being said, my s23u was miles better. Battery life on pixel is bad, it gets toasty, it gets overwhelmed (im a power user) and overall it's not great. That being said the cameras are fantastic and so is the display. Software support is also good. Depends how much you buy it for but it might be worth it if you get it for cheap. I wouldnt pay 1k for it. That would be silly. S24u would be so much better to buy.

Long term review they said... I'm using a 4a 5G bought used, changed display myself a year ago, wouldn't change it for the 8 pro 😀

Thank you for picking up the Black and not that shitty Blue colour. This phone is a stunner.

That’s a really nice wallpaper and theme at 1:10 ! If anyone could find it for me it’ll be greatly appreciated! 😅

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Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎

How clickbaity is this headline? This isn't 2034. The phone was released months ago.

The portrait photos are the best in phones

I bought it and within 20 minutes of using i put it back in the box and sent it back, heatxynos is real cmon 10 min of usage and that thing id glowing hot.... For a 1k phone

And the normal 8?

My issue with the Pixel devices, is the cost. They are way over priced for the processor in them. A Pixel 8 Pro at $600 at the absolute most at launch. Now... $350 tops.

Got mine this morning. It's going straight back. It's not a good phone at all and my Oneplus 9 outperforms the Pixel in almost every way.

flat screen is a feature now?😂

Me and my lil sister were in best buy causs she needed a new phone n she wanted a new iphone but she didnt have all the money so i said ok she bought my 15 pro and i bought me a new s24 ultra whjich im really happy about it the iphone is boring i been using this s24 ultra and couldnt be more happier

Gonna switch to Pixel, I don’t like Samsung‘s one ui anymore. And couldn’t care less about the tensor g3, as long as it’s as fast as my s20.

Tensor is the reason I don't have a pixel...

Definitely not. Imagine if Google just went the Oneplus model but with a better camera and subsidized pricing. That shit would blow the market open.

The Tensor 3 is what, The first Gen Tensor should have been.

Pixel 10 is going to be the one that gets the fancy new custom processor. Prepare for more disappointment with the g4 that the Pixel 9 will have.

I still love it and will until Pixel 10

Yeah can still buy but definitely not at the full retail price.

It's good phone but I can't even play COD. Lag, slow, low color. In camera mode switching, still feel the slowness.

Got a Pixel, wanted to make a switch from an IPhone 13 Pro. At the first glance it was incredibly good, but 1 week was enough to understand that it’s not even better than 2-years old iPhone. Tensor is really bad. Cellular worse than on the IPhone. Battery life.. poor. It lasts almost same as 13 pro with 2-years old battery. Biometrics are not even close to the Face ID. Face unlock on a pixel works only when it is bright outside and from a short distance. Fingerprint is optical, and while it works well, when it is dark outside you will be blinded by a flash of this freaking fingerprint. Why can’t Google put the same sensor as Samsung does? Come on Google, this is not a budget phone (yes I know it is cheaper, but look at Chinese phones). Camera.. sometimes it is brilliant, but sometimes you just wonder WTF have you just captured. It is unstable and this is a bad thing, especially when you try to take a photo of kids (toddlers). Portrait mode is also not so great. And the biggest issue for me is PWM. I literally couldn’t use it without strain on my eyes and headaches. I tried so many OLED phones and this is the first case for me. I am actually very disappointed. I wanted to try Pixel and I thought it is the best Android phone, the only one that can be considered for switching from IOS.

Come on, I’m still watching this with my Pixel 6

4:13 happens to me a couple of years back at a party with low light and my pixel 6 pro photos were way better than an iPhone 11 that a girl brgged about.

short answer yes. if you’re using a phone from 3 years back it will still hold up pretty well if you’re not gaming.

Matter smart devices save Apple HomeKit on the iPhone 💯

Thanks for not warning people from that Class 3 Face Unlock - IT DOES NOT WORK IN POOR LIGHTING CONDITION - BASICALLY USELESS

I miss the curved display.

I like the Pixel. It's the only phone I buy.

I still use the Pixel 6 Pro. However, the answer for your question is yes still worth it. This phone is still the newest version of Pixel right now. Wtf is wrong with you?😂

Curved displays woll never leave globe wise millions love them flat screens for slow people barbarians and odd motor functions... Ive never had 1 issue with any curved display

I hqd high hopes for mine but it turned out to be the worst phone ive ever had. Freezes up so many times a day i lose count. Absolute junk. But I'm stuck with it until the Pixel 9 comes out and i can trade it in. In the meantime i bouggt an Iphone 13 Pro Max. Which i pretty much turned into an Android.

I got the google pixel fold and that phone is terrible ive had it for 6 months until i experienced my sim card wasnt working and it said no internet connection and also the battery is trash so google phones is a no go for me, so i got samsung galaxy z fold 5 and i love it sorry but thats my opinion

Bro, stop doing drugs! Swiping on a curved screen is not only as easy as doing it on a flat panel but feels miles better 🤦‍♂️

I’m waiting so bad the Pixel 9 Pro XL , I’ll buy it as soon it’s out

No. It’s not supported and available globally. It’s a niche product.

Can I have that phone don't have money to buy

he says that the pixel 8 pro has the best pixel camera on earth,LOL....of course it has,its tha latest pixel out there...WTF

nope

Best phone? No way! It's just OK. Camera is good, but all flagships have good-to-great cameras. Like you said: it's slow and I promise you'll notice how slow it is even in "everyday" use. Also, if it's slow now, imagine how slow it will be in 2 years, let alone 7. Honestly, the only really good feature is the face-id -- it's awesome. I wish I waited for the Oneplus 12.

You said it's the best phone you can get on the market right now you are full of it,it's not even close to the best phone!You have no idea what your talking about!!

Curved displays are trash. I cant stand them, flat dispalys make all apps more user friendly.

Pixel 8 or 8 Pro??

I preordered the phone last year and I still love my 8 Pro. The cameras are incredible, the display is amazing, the battery life is so good, and surprisingly, the thermometer sensor is somehow useful. For those that are interested in getting the 8 Pro, backmarket is selling their phone through very cheap prices less than $600 at this time. I'd say yes, it is still worth buying but I would recommend waiting for the 10 Pro.

Ppl changing phones literally every year is so silly.

Your question is so stupid.....

I respect the review, but how is 6 months right around the corner???

Simple answer.NO

Face id on pixel 8 pro is trash. I have pixel 8 pro.

My to go phones: 1) Samsung 2) Pixel 3) OnePlus

Short answer: 1. Tensor 3 is not gonna make it over the period of 7 years 2. Something will go wrong with the promises cause it's Google

1st

It is horrible for gaming.

A Pixel user wouldn't buy the phone to play games. Other than that the Pixel 8 Pro is good in my usage.

Who buys a pixel to play high end games? The tensor g3 debate means jack shit the average consumer.