Google Pixel 8 Pro: I don't know anymore! 

I really like the phone a lot...but I do think there are reasons why you'd doubt Google long term.

The way Google treated the P8 and Fold made me think twice about them. I've traded my P8P for a OnePlus 12 and I'm not looking back. Maybe now is the time to really give Apple a look

Man, what you're saying resonates. I think at the core of your message is this: Google needs to make Pixel RELEVANT again. The advantages Pixel use to be two-fold (& boy they were salient): 1) The best computational photography, period. 2) Prompt & timely access to the latest Android versions. Circa 2019 these two points were enthralling, but fast forward 5 years they're so less important. GP8P has a great camera setup w/ great results, but please tell me who says it's the clear winner over the SGS24U or iPhone 15 Pro? No one. You could argue you PREFER the results of GP8P, but that's at most. And who can tell me the prominent features delta between A12 & A13? A13 to A14? Any big headliners from A14 to A15 coming? Sure, everyone should want their device to be secure, but this is now decoupled from running the latest version of the OS. What everyone wants is new & USEFUL features. Google has decided that AI is the avenue to drive on the mobile front. But I'm somewhat dubious on the clear & present evidence they will deliver these future features to their current devices. Does creatingTensor bolster my confidence? Hardly. We've now reached a level where we can say Tensor doesn't hold their devices back. Where are the breadcrumbs that lead me to believe Google has an ADVANTAGE? I can't find any. I think Google is flustered right now w/ what to do w/ Pixel. They SO want to make it relevant again, but they just don't know how.

Very fair, different, and frankly, needed video. Thank you for this. Sub +1

I have both a Pixel 8 and an S23 and currently cannot see how the Pixel 8 is going to get 7 years worth of updates considering the Tensor was setup specifically for AI when the first version of AI was not compatible with the companies own phone or custom hardware they designed for the AI .

I think I’m going to move away from Pixel phones for awhile. It’s time for a change. Let’s see what iPhone 16 pro brings to the table. I have the Pixel 7 and I still haven’t gotten the June security patch update and the month is practically over. They’re not on point like before. Also, they should’ve stayed with snapdragon chips.

The Pixel is still the champion of still images. The color rendering just can't be beaten. Most balance natural shots with the best color reproduction.

I have a Pixel 7 Pro and ordered a Galaxy S24 over the weekend because of these exact reasons. Google's track record thus far has been less than admirable. Google pissed on the $1800 Fold. Google wasn't going to release Gemini nano on the 8 but was willing to give it to the S24. Google unlocked the AI photo editing tools for all devices. Why not just buy better hardware and support? Samsung has amazing support for their old phones - my wife got all the latest features on her S22 Ultra.

Well, rounded video don’t let the haters stop you, Steve you’re doing the right thing speaking out being honest I appreciate you thank you!

It's Google...things are only relevant until one month before the new phone releases. They will eventually treat the Pixel 8 like how they treated the Pixel 7, and the 6, and everything that came before.

I got the phone. And i have to say sometimes you gotta test things for yourself , its a really great device. Everything I've asked it to to do it's done it flawlessly. Only time will tell about the software

I recently bought s24 ultra after owning every pixel pro/Xl. I find myself trying to pixel the phone. Yes it's technically more powerful, but the pixel experience and must have features identifying a song, screening calls, and all the little pixel things that make pixels a competitor even though their hardware is inferior are what I'm already missing. I think I'll use pixel devices hoping their hardware catches up to samsung

Great content. Great Seiko on wrist.

I found out straight talk won't activate my new pixel 8. I already have an a54 for work, I just don't like the camera. But I will wait for the pixel 10 pro when I can afford a "major carrier". I thought straight talk was a major carrier, but they don't support "high end" phones. Hopefully the 10 pro will have solved the modem/chip problems.

I dont know if anyone will read this but please can you try rhis on your pixel 6 pro. Set video to 4k 30 and see if you can zoom in and get the lens to switch to telephoto. It works fine in camera mode but mone will not switch to the telephoto lens in any light.

We are all still waiting for the ‘Zoom enhanced’ feature announced in the presentation for the pixel 8 pro. I’ve lost faith in Google now.

Still looking for the June update like 👀👀

pixel 8 pro = win

Agree! I am still using pixel 6 and iPhone SE 3, still so so smooth and good for daily use! Don’t waste your hard earned money

I just got the pixel 8 pro and I have been so excited for it and I got what I expected expect the overheating issues especially light gaming it just gets sooo hot

You've summed up in 10 minutes what I've been trying to articulate for the post-Tensor Pixels vs other flagships. Yes, the Tensor Pixels TODAY work fine and may even blow the socks off the competition for their software and AI features, but chances are the competition with a much stronger hardware foundation will stand the test of time much better. I recently picked up the S24 Ultra and believe it or not, the AI features were the least of my concern. Instead the raw power and efficiency of the SD8G3 is what I was looking for in the long run (plus the S Pen, Dex, stuff that can't easily be stripped away with EOL support). That's why when one of the biggest criticisms of the S24's AI features were that it was being paywalled next year, I didn't really care. I hardly use them as is but what I will wake up to in years to come is something that can get me through the day comfortably and keep up with my day to day needs. I can't confidently say the same about the Tensor Pixels, or even as a past Nexus and Pixel owner when they were on Snapdragons.

Is it worth to switch from Galaxy S23 to Pixel 8 pro? I would like to change phone because i dont like the photos with S23. Pixel looks more natural.

Pixel is not worth it for the price they charge for their devices brand new. Its better to buy one on the used/ renewed/ refurbished market and use it for a backup or 2nd phone. No need to pay full price for a phone when the manufacturer talks a big game and can't back it up until they receive backlash

I have enjoyed my 8pro for the most part. The main reason why i still use it is because of the call screening. That feature alone has saved me so much headache

My still freezing since March google would not fix it

I agree 100% I wanted the pixel fold so bad for the form factor but they really dropped the ball on that one. I'm happy with my pixel 8 pro but they need to support it

IMHO it took Google, 8 phones to get this phone thing right. Pixel 8 Pro is great!

I have 7 pro. Staying with that. $ is tight and Google changes their direction too much.

If you have the 8 pro and DON'T sign up for the beta testing, it's a FANTASTIC phone. With zero hiccups.

I had a pixel 2 then 4a5g to the 6 to the 8 pro. Got a pixel watch 2 then saw the pixel tablet... got a galaxy 9 ultra tablet then a galaxy 5 Pro watch and now the galaxy 24 ultra I'm all in on Samsung now I like it much better. The Ai on the 8 Pro was a huge letdown. But I don't take many photos.

Serious question, do you do these types of hate videos on the Pixel phone because it gives you more views?

It's really true

i feel so burned by my pixel fold. the phone isnt terrible but it kills me inside that i paid so much for this device and google treats the pf like an afterthought. they better have insane trade in deals for the pixel fold 2 or im going to have to go to another folding phone going forward

Google Pixel has those call assist AI features until Apple and Samsung copy it.

Nothing wll make you 100% happy...unless BlackBerry comes back with a new device.

Gotta love people's what aboutisms.

I think AI is still early in its journey so maybe the Pixel 10 remember iPhone 3G yeah. But it was iPhone 6 was the real improvement and how many average users will be bothered by AI as most reviewers just bang on about cameras

Pixel had AI in their phones before Samsung did🤔 I was doing circle to search on my P7P before Samsung had their commercial's out I believe.

I used it for a little bit. It was nice, but nothing mind blowing. Same with the new iPhones and Samsungs. Forcing AI on everything to keep people interested. Meh lol

I can't even get the June update on my pixel 8 pro. Tensor g3 is a crap chip

Google really doesn't care about pixel phones they only have phones as another way to harvest data and make money. That being said, pixel phones have great cameras.

I think Motorola is better than pixel now

The UI and android experience on Samsung and other manufacturers is all garbage bloatware with redundant apps alongside the factory android apps. That's the reason the Pixel is so much better to use. I couldn't care less about AI (its just an opportunity for companies to data mine and sell to advertisers anyways)

Speculative video. Maybe you shouldn't do a video when you are pissed off about something else like they say you shouldn't reply to an email when you're mad.

Iphones suck and is no match for andriod ever never i can prove that any day iphone is a fan boy fan girl phone i wouldn't use for free .

As long as tensor 2 and 3 is around forget it. Don’t buy a pixel. At least apple have stated only 15 pro and above will get AI.

What do you think of Apple cutting off the previous iPhone models when it comes to the Apple intelligence?? Only the iPhone is 15 pros are getting it and it’s something I think they are doing on purpose, there’s no way they can say the iPhone 14 Pro Max is not capable of running the unique Apple intelligent features.