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Been very impressed by how much the december update has improved performance of the phone. Went from dissapointingly laggy and stuttering performance to pretty much perfect. Really enjoying my 8 pro.
My Pixel 8 is still a stuttery mess even after the Dec update. My Pixel 6 was super smooth and I honestly can't even tell the difference between 120hz on my Pixel 8 and 90hz on my P8. Really hope the Jan update fixes this for me.
@@Crazy4Fifa maybe a stupid question but have you checked the play store to see if you have a bunch of updates sitting? Mine was also still laggy immediately after the December update but I checked the play store and I had system updates available in there including AI core. After manually installing them it's iPhone levels smooth. I had automatic updates turned on but still had to do it manually for some reason.
I still don’t understand why seemingly so many people wanna complain about the new Pixel devices. I never really had huge issues with the 6 series other than some of the UI issues of Android 12. After they ironed those out though the experience was excellent. The hardware was great and the camera was top notch
I was a Nexus/Pixel fanboy for awhile but after my experience with the Pixel 7 Pro , that was the final nail in the coffin. Hardware issues and software issues since day one. I've moved on from the Pixel line and realized that the grass is greener.
@@soleil3gs well it's a very good phone and absolute value for money.. I was sceptical initially coz my pixel 7 pro had network issues, like the other person could barely hear anything, I had to sell it... So it was a gamble for me but I loved the entire pixel experience... This one gives good network specially after updates ... So no complaints..
All the CPU and GPU nerds love to throw shade at the pixel 5. Normal people who actually used the phone long term enjoyed the following: Battery life, photography, symmetrical bezels, VERY light weight, rear fingerprint, 90hz paired with stock android. After using the 7 pro and others, nothing compares to the size and dimensions of the Pixel 5
I share your opinion about pixel 5 mate.. I upgraded to pixel 7a and now pixel 8 but... I still have my pixel 5 on my shelf and I miss it every time I take it when I need small and light phone. I have to admit that Pixel 5 was my favourite phone ever!
I usually swap back and forth between iOS and Android at least twice a year. Last android was the z fold3, this year the Pixel with the 8 Pro... think im just sticking with the pixel line for my Android fix.
I use my P6a as a "backup" (locked into iPhone via eSIM) but if that wasn't a factor I'd be doing the reverse. Hell id trade both for an 8 it's so good on the hand.
Yeah software locking stuff that's in the 8 Pro is absolutely infuriating, i was between jobs when my contract was up so I couldn't afford the 8 Pro sadly, I'm enjoying the 8 though, 120hz is beautiful, insanely bright screen and the hazel colour is 🤙
As a pixel 8 pro owner I don't have much to complain about, this phone is pretty awesome and it's performance while not perfect is pretty good tbh though I own a pc with a 4080 so gaming performance on a phone is not significant to me since I experience one of the best gaming experiences on pc. I feel like Google gets the most hate for benchmarks and it's processor but I don't think what people understand is that benchmarks aren't everything in a phone, a phone is not a pc, it is not a console, it doesn't need to play games at 120fps high settings.
Battery life is good on my pixel 8 pro, the cameras are flagship, the screen is beautiful, the ai features are very cool and a glimpse into the future, UI is smooth and the experience is amazing. I have always wanted to try a pixel but could never get one due to the bath tub notch on the pixel 3, the massive bessels on the pixel 4, the mid tier processor on the pixel 5, the new processor on the pixel 6, the heating issues, battery drain and other problems on the pixel 7 and 7 pro but finally after 8 iterations of the pixel Google finally got it right with the 8 pro and I'm happy to get the 8pro, can't wait for the tensor G5 that would be built by tmc
@@ShubhTandonnot to mention phone games are mostly either cash grabbing micro-transaction filled P2W trash or just casual games that don't really need a high frame rate.
@@TheFoxxxxxxxxx it's a great phone. Battery was one thing I was worried about with the smaller 8 but I make it through the day easily. Coming from a big phone, the small form factor is amazing. Camera is really a huge standout. OS is stable no bugs. Chipset is good but it's no super fast gaming phone. 8.5/10
@@relaxingsounds4aclearmind no issues with those basic apps. Never had an issue. RAM management seems decent. Only ever seen a lag when running android auto AND heavy use on the phone. Otherwise nothing.
Just got it the 8... delighted for the translation option but now when it was translating texts in WhatsApp its not offering the option now....what do i do?
Pixel 8 is solid. Had mine since launch and love the build quality and speed. Couldn't help it, I love this hazel color and 256GB of storage is very solid. Also a free pair of pixel buds pro
Don't understand why they've locked the manual control to the Pro, there's no reason really. But it make sense that Video Boost is locked, since that's a server hardware feature, hence there's an actual additional cost to Google and why only the Pro has it
I have been a phone addict since the Samsung S2. The only feature that Pixel lacked was battery performance. My experience with the Pixel 8 battery performance has been positive. Often getting 6-8 sot. Respectable! I'm not going to do a review but to keep it short 0:38 0:38 . . The Pixel 8 is the best phone in the price range. If you like a phone that's in the smaller size, you'll not find one better. I bought it on special from Google . . . $499.00. A no brainer!!! I'm now a Pixel fan. The Pixel 8 feels premium because it is premium. The new Pixels are on top of the food chain. Love the phone!
Got my Pixel 8 at the start of December. Its priced almost at 1000USD in India when you convert it from Indian currency. Great phone nevertheless but i strongly feel the fingerprint shouldn't have been a optical one and the display could have been better. That said, the lack of the pro mode features also annoys me alot. But overall a great phone with power packed performance. Just not a proper flagship although since couple of things could have been better. Also using 5G makes the battery drain quicker so im currently using 4G to make it a full day phone overall.
The fact that you can buy s23 in the same price in India makes it a really bad phone tbh. S23 is way superior. Also Samsung provides better updates and google and fingerprint is better.
@@kanha.sh4 I had the s23, sold it in a month..!! That camera is absolute rubbish... Like a joke..!! MKBHD is not crazy to make pixel 8 phone of the year...!! S23 buy only if you are Samsung fanboy... But that camera is absolute joke... That's why the ultra has a different camera...
I love it. I had a iphone 13 pro, and the ai and customization really helped with making the small phone more my style. Way faster too since i can become a developer and turn the animations off
I'm a Pixel 7 owner.... Overall pretty happy with it, although it's a bit chunky (compared to my previous xiaomi mi 9t pro) But.... The pixel 7 has one major flaw for me, that makes me think about replacing it .... The display brightness, on a sunny day outdoors is way too low, first few minutes are ok, but once the phone starts heating up a bit it lowers the brightness level to a point where i barley can't see anything anymore. Xiaomi did also lower its brightness under same conditions, but never to point where it became unusable.
The tensor chip was made specifically for pixel phones to keep up with all the smart things it does in camera and other things it also learns your usage patterns thst is another thing the chip does,i have fell in love with pixel phones
It would have been especially nice if he had the respect for his viewers to clearly and properly disclose the paid advertisement by Holafly in both the video and description. He was talking about it like it was a feature of the Pixel 8. Talk about misleading.
I've used pixel 5 for 3 years till Pixel 8. For the pocketable format, I consider, Pixel 8 a worthy successor to Pixel 5. Improvement in Speaker has improved call and music quality immensely. I am enjoying it. Great phone.❤
I went from pixel 5 (3years) to the pixel 7. Not the successor I was looking for. Giving away the 7, that im not using at all, because its as big as a laptop, to get the 8. 😅
That's good to hear. I'm upgrading from the Pixel 4 XL to the Pixel 8. Just ordered it. I know I'm gonna miss the 3D face unlock on the 4 xl but I don't get updates anymore so I felt it was time. Super excited.
I love it, i upgraded from my Samsung Galaxy A42 to the new Pixel 8 and i have to say is that i am impressed, the phone is great! Camera is way better. And the display is amazing. I switched to google a week ago. I had it for a week ago 10/10.
Prior to my pixel 8 I was using the S23U. The darn thing got chewed up in a snow blower (my fault for not making sure it didn't fall out of my coat pocket again) and was reluctant to "downgrade" to the pixel 8. I learned that I was dead wrong. It's not a downgrade at all, it's an amazing phone that does a lot better than the S23U, the smaller form factor is something I actually prefer, the UI is more my style and it actually runs many apps BETTER than the S23U did and with less stutter. I'm actually glad that accident happened 😂
Quick question to anyone that can help I just switched from an iPhone to a pixel 8 and I’m super happy with it but idk why but when I use there version of FaceTime (google meet) I look grey any way to fix that? Thank you 😊
BIG ISSUE with 5G on T-Mobile and it's not been talked about enough! Unless forced to 4G LTE, 5G always drops out randomly a few times per hour. I tried all networks resets, physical sim card replacement, e-sim, RMA the phone, sim /e-sim reprovisioning. NONE of that worked. Any one using Pixel 8 on T-Mobile? Please tell me your experience.
Been having this problem with my P6 and P7 I've tried everything myself and nothing helps i gotta use 4g gave my P6 to my wife she's on Metro pcs she has to use 4g also im with T-Mobile
Pixel 8 Pro is amazing! $200 USD off, $300 trade in, no hassle. $20 USD RU-vid premium discount. Do the math. Great phone. Snappy, beautiful display, camera and user interface. Been a Google ecosystem dweller since 2010. From the G1 Nexus days. So biases applied. Trust me when I say that this is is the closest Google has gotten to delivering a perfect smartphone experience. Battery life could improve, camera app could be more responsive although ages from its previous iterations. I want to encourage Google to keep improving on their Tenser chip and hardware to software relativity. So far so good, though. Albeit, not perfect but headed into the right direction. Keep improving, stay inspired, Google!
Aside from the $200 play store discount, I contacted RU-vid customer service and they gave me additional $125 discount since I'm a RU-vid Premium customer.
My Samsung flip 3z fell apart (too many times opening and closing it). Just picked up the Pixel 8. It's the perfect size. Has great build quality,. Very stable. Crystal clear phone calls. The Google Wallet is also very nice to use. It hold my credit cards and train pass. Two thumbs up!
Just picked a Pixel 8 up brand new from Voxi just under £ 400 no contract. Absolute steal at that price. Very happy with it. The phone doesnt wiz along like the top Samsung's but with the display and 120 and the silly animations turned off it responds really well. Plays basic games pretty well. I dont like the google keyboard so put the swiftkey one one and now its pretty near perfect.
I really hate it that they don't offer a telephoto camera in the standard Pixel 8 model. The 8 Pro is too big for my taste (while the Pixel 8 could be a bit larger).
Hey nice quick review of the pixel eight and yeah it’s a good phone but I would say don’t buy it at the $700 price that’s way too much. It continually goes on sale here in the states and at least yesterday it was 550 that’s probably what it’s really worth.
3:44 hey, are you a pokemon go player? the Tensor is the main reason I'm hesitant to get the P8 over other Android phones. I play a decent amount of GO (level 50, legend battler) and I like the Snapdragon for its efficiency and thermals more, as well as features like pass-by charging on Samsung and others. Otherwise, I prefer the Pixel for a lot of things like camera, software, and even hardware design. If the Pixel 10 has a TSMC chip as rumored, that phone will probably be near-perfect for me, but until then I am still looking to upgrade
currently using a pixel 7 and on the fence of getting the 8 mainly for the slightly smaller footprint and much nicer display. would you upgrade? thanks for your time and great video as usual
I have the 7 and the 8. I find its an overall improvement on the 7. Nothing new of insanely better. But I don't ever want to go back to 7 as my daily driver
GSM Arena has rated the battery life of the Pixel 8 just under 90 hours. Even the Pixel 6a is better. Will battery saving tricks vastly improve the device's battery life? Will it easily help me get just over a day use and between 5-6 hours of screen on time minus playing games or non stop streaming or navigation?
The problems with pixel phones are they heat up on normal usage, and the sound quality when listening to music using wired earphones is very LOW even though the songs are in 320 Kbps quality.
Software locking camera stuff from the main sensor is very anti-consumer. Very disappointing. I could have understood it if they say you can't use the ultra wide for the pro mode or video boost as it's last year's but man the chip set and main sensor are exactly the same across the pro and non pro..
All they need to do now then is sort out audio quality and ideally add a 3.5mm headphone socket and decent dac. Or natively support output for wired of truebit audio. And an ad card slot would be handy too.low light photography could do a bit better too. Apart from that, half the price and I'm in!
Pixel 8 is nearly perfect... best size for me, best screen and one of the best cameras expect for ONE thing. The scrolling lags and stutters made the experience terrible, even if is a known problem for months (was also present in the P7P) andh there is a issue tracker with a lot of people complaining, it hasn't been fixed yet😢. Hoping for the January update
im owning ny first pixel 8 and now confronting such many issues : battery isn't great but descent, charging( sometimes it charges so slow sometimes fast) , overheating( play the same game but sometimes got overheating randomly), alot of unreliable features and widgets for me...😢, but i cant complain abt the camera system it works too well!!
I had tbe Pixel 8 at launch. The battry on mobile data was shocking and lasted not even a day and was hot in multitasking. The battery is big but i switched to S23 base with a smaller battery and the battery lasts twice as better than tbe pixel 8. Samsung makes the Pixel modem chip. Snap dragon gen 2 is pretty damn good.
Very disappointed in the camera. Despite all the rave reviews, I find that the photos are dark and grainy. Not only that, but the photos are not full screen, and checking the aspect ratio doesn't solve the problem. Or am I missing something here? If you love the Samsung flagship camera you will not be happy with this. I am trading this in.
I've had the five six and eight and have yet to really have any major issues other than the five and six getting warm in the sun. Sometimes I read about problems that people are having but I've never experienced any of them. So people going to hate of course. Just use what you enjoy if it works for you
I ordered one and returned it within a week to be honest. Am I the only one who found overheating issues? I came from a OnePlus 6t which I purchased in 2018 and even that device runs cooler than my pixel 8 used to. please help. need reccos for a $500-700 CAD phone within the next few months. Looking at maybe a samsung A54 or perhaps just a base s23 or maybe the OP12r. Cheers!
7:39 seriously? Why no one points out Pixel shots are always way cooler than the natural scene? iPhone nails the warmth of the scene.same is with the muted colours in pixel.(i am using a pixel 8) M i missing anything?
I like my Pixel 8 but I must say that the battery life is rather disappointing. Not terrible, but I still not as good as I expected for how expensive the phone cost me
how much brightness do you normally have it at? also it rather acts with bad SOT for like the past 5 days or so and it should improve significantly after it adjusts with your phone usage
@@Al3ksandrOrlovsame here bro i don't play games.. just basic use like listening music , then snap using camera.. then actual camera apk .. some insta then calling , navigation and all stuff outdoors then scrolling through RU-vid telegram getting 6hr sot with 34% left
Yeah I agree the battery life is just OK. Many people who are getting really good battery life or on Wi-Fi all day so that makes a gigantic difference on Wi-Fi. This phone is pretty good but once you start using LTE or 4G or 5G battery takes a crap.
I just put on battery saver all day. Not the extreme battery saver because that disables a lot of the features I like to use. That suggestion in itself saves plenty of battery life.
Unfortunatelly, still its battery life is extremely bad. You can leave phone just lay on table and its dicharge rate is over 2,5% per hour (with active dual SIMs and WiFI, no 3rd party apps in background). Based on battery menu section - main part is eating processor and Mobile network (but it was whole time on WiFi). This is really extremely bad and big problem! Unfortunatelly, I cant recommend that phone, until it will be somehow repaired (hope, its just SW flaw)...
Less than £500 new now in the UK, a drop of about 30% in a few months, and still falling like a stone! So overpriced at launch but getting to be a bit more reasonable now. A good phone at £400 I think.
Ah yes, the turd that is Pixel. 2 bars on my S22 at home but 0 bars on the Pixel. 3 bars on the S22 at my fave pub, 1 bar on the Pixel. 2 bars on the S22 at vacation house, 0 bars on the Pixel. The Pixel 8 is a great device as long as you don't use it as a phone.
Is just not worth it, bad battery, camera had a focusing problem, making the angles having a blurr, dont buy this phone, if you have a pixel 7 / 7 pro, is just not worth it, such a bad phone. I just returned the phone after a few days, they gave me a new one, then again, another problem, bad sensor for the automatic brightness, returned it again, the camera had the same problem and the menu lags when you take it from charging, it overheats near the camera. Bought the phone directly from google, they send me 3 bad phones.
I will not buy a Pixel 8, because I already own one and I like it! Minus the micro stattures in applications like reddit, fb but even worth goggles own news feed or RU-vid of which strangely enough no RU-vidr talks at all! Shame on you!
@@johnboy8705 I own a pixel and I don't see a stupid black bar, don't know what you have done to your phone but I don't ever see a stupid black bar unless you mean when the phone doesn't fit the aspect ratio so it puts a bar to hide the camera cut out, well sorry to disappoint you but that's on every phone with a hole punch
Camera samples don't really look good. There's some blooming and dusk on any light in darker background, HDR is still cranked to 11, shots overall look processed, gritty and kinda soft and just simply uncanny. Very disappointing for what is often said to be the best camera phone and no pro mode on 700 USD device is just delicious extra slap in the face. Really wtf, 150 USD Samsungs have pro mode.
