Pixel 8 Long Term Review AFTER The Update - Has Google Finally Done It?! 

Fraud: What a joke…Google/YT is dishonestly pushing Black videos down our throats. This black channel has 19k subscribers and its Pixel video has 20k views in 2 weeks, WHEREAS the Pixel review of FIVE WEEKS ago on the great JSL Reviews channel - with TWELVE TIMES (!) the subscribers (221k) - has barely any more views than this one.

Got my Pixel Eight about a month now and NO issues to report - finger print reader works first time every time, memory holds true when switching apps, calls are so clear, very smooth everyday tasks- links to my PC for effortless file transfers so when am back in the office it's all their. I don't play games on this but lots of video instead and the screen is brilliant! This is my opinion and I think why go anywhere else when stock android is so good on this. ( I have a iPhone too for work but keep reaching for the Pixel because what is does it does so well).

Just ordered my pixel 8 and every video I've watched on RU-vid is complaining about performance. Right now im using pixel 5 but if performance is a little better than the 5 then i think im good coz the 5 handles well.😅

I recently just found your channel and I love it already. I managed to get myself a Pixel 8 as a second phone, 2 days ago and I literally fell in love with the camera.

As a phone nerd who switches between multiple android devices every few weeks or so (S24, Flip 5, S23 Ultra, and Pixel to name a few), I can honestly confirm that the Pixel 8 has stutters/jitters through every app - even Google's native apps. In addition, battery life also suffers unfortunately. It's a decent mid tier phone with amazing UI imo but like the creater said, its held back by sub par performance. Also, I can confirm it does overheat more than it should. Its that tensor chip...its just not close to Sammys Snapdragon. With all that said, my SIM card is currently in the pixel 8 and I still enjoy it even though it has its flaws. From its system UI to its notification sounds, it's still a clean and simple phone to use. The exterior design language is much better than any late Samsung model I've used.

I came passing through your video, It was helpful. I'm planning to buy myself a Pixel 8.

The pixel makes people of color skin look darker except pictures are taken under bright light conditions. Overall, pixel pictures look under-exposed when the lights fall.

Good Job bro.......Really needed this 👍

Thanks. This was an excellent review. Every time I think I may buy a Pixel I read a few reviews and there is just always something that steers me to something else. Still trying to decide on this phone. I really only want it for VIDEO and that's it. I probably will not even use the phone. It's just that there are so few options of a pocketable video camera at this price point. The POV Action Cams feel weird to me. So I am off to look at some video samples. I also do NOT believe the batter is going to last more than 2 to 3 years for my use. But how does one review the life of a battery?

Nice review, but could you let me know sound quality from Pixel 8 (speaker, bluetooth headphone, android auto). I'm using Pixel 7 and the sound quality really poor

the battery life is still garbage Google really needs to work on this

Sir, i want to buy a mobile, which one I will pick? pixel 7 pro, pixel 8 or galaxy s23 ?

I can't complain it's a great phone 8 pro. The shutter on camera can be fast I agree. Google don't have burst photo take?

I have a pixel 8a and i haven't experienced any stutters. I have 120hz on in settings and in developer option i have "forced peak refresh" rate on.

"It was a pretty rocky start ..." I though you said the phone was solid in your other reviews 🤔

I'm looking for a half price Pixel 8 and this video helps a lot. Thank KJ ;)

Good review, thanks for the video! Thinking about finally upgrading my trusty Pixel 2 XL 😅

Hey, have you experienced the "Green Screen" issue with your Pixel 8?

I have a question about the stutters on scrolling. Does it also happen on pixel 8a knowing that they have the same chipset? Because I have actually read a lot about the stutters people said on the pixel 8 but haven't heard that much on pixel 8a (I am not so sure with the pixel 8 pro tho since I haven't really watched videos about it).

Is the stuttering still a thing on 60hz? I don't particularly care for 120hz on a phone, I'm fine with 60 always, extends the battery life too.

Has the pixel 8 stopped overheating?

I've had the Pixel 8 for a good while. It's been solid. I'm very critical. My take is . . It's a good all around phone. Great camera. No glaring problems. It's a good choice.

Why doesn't Google employ 0 -120 Hz.. depending on what you are looking at? As Samsung, I think!

love the cc you do

Im really considering this phone but the s24 plus also looks promising, what would you recommend? I value battery life and app performance.

anybody else has been having terrible battery issues? The phone instantly died when it finds itself on low levels of battery percentage, i think it's related to the find your phone when dead feature, but it surely can't have been implemented this badly.

The non usage of 120hz on 3rd party apps is across all pixel 8 series phone? I have the pixel 8a and twitter, reddit is not as smooth as on my S24U. What about pixel 8 pro?

That's the phone I have right now which I got on my 18th birthday on December 21st 2023

I had a Pixel 6. I liked it, but it was getting to the end of its useful life. I wanted to get a Pixel 9 Pro XL, but I settled for a Pixel 8 because it was a super deal. It sucks. It feels laggy, and the battery life is HORRIBLE. The Pixel 6 battery lasted a full day with intensive use. The 8 has about half the battery life. The display is good, and. The camera is great, but the 6 was also perfectly fine. I thought if I got a phone 2 generations newer it would be better. Silly me. I wish i could return this POS, but I guess I'm stuck with it for 2 years.

honestly with the beta of android 15 the stutters are significantly reduced

How can the phone be tracked if the power is off?

Wallpaper please.!♥️

The battery life is quite good for this phone.

do a video comparing this to the 8a if you can please

what if i can get it for 430 USD

$700 budget phone... right...

I had a pixel 8 before and just switched to samsung s23. While pixel's camera is better, samsung is just way more stable when it comes to UI, software, animation, battery, performance and more. I would rather have a decent camera but very stable performance than a great camera but with annoying jitters and glitches all the tim

My pixel 8 is terrible constant scrolling stutter jank and keeps over heating shame my 4xl is smoother

I still haven't got the update yet, everyone already got it 2 days ago.

But. Some people.. myself included. Prefer as large a screen as possible.

Is there any pink line issue?

My PIxel 8 is lagging so much...

Which one is better Pixel 8 or Samsung S23?

Cool video! What's the widget with the weather and date? Can't find it in stock apps even though it look like a stock one.

Does it still heats up for no absolute reason?

Stutter getting fixed with Android 15, it only appeared after introduction of Tensor. Current owner of Oneplus 12R, iPhone 15 Plus, 13 Pro Max, S24 Plus, and my Pixel 8 still gives me way better overall experience than others, you can take multiple shots by spamming the shutter button one by one simultaneously, and not trying to click it every 2 mili-seconds.

Performance is poor Incoming calls which are a high priority is erratic Calls do not come through! Some go directly to voicemail Not reliable for business or emergencies Google does not have an answer. Based on comments this was problematic on Google Pixel 6&7.

Do you have any heating problems during those months in use?Thank u!

Switched From 13 pro Max to pixel 6 pro 😢 greatest mistake ever... Battery sucks - need to charge it 3 times a day on heavy usage. Waiting for September to switch to 15 or 16 pro Max

Pixel 8's battery life and performance are pure garbage considering the competition at that price. Been using the regular Pixel 8 since day one and 120 Hz does not even feel that smooth, with stutters and scrolling lag still very much present. Wouldn't be buying another Pixel until they move over to Qualcomm.

i lovee my pixel 8 its so pretty and pink

Only if the pixel wasn't so overpriced in India, s23 is a much better deal here. Btw you've good content so I subscribed!😅

Gg promised 7 years of android updates but too be honest, im not so sure if that tensor can make it:v The g3 is pathetically slow and hot compare to stuff like snap 8g2,dimen 9200, a16 and even the exynos 2400 from samsung, even if u compare with mid range chipset like dimen 8300, 7gen3,... they are somewhat on the same level with the pix8 or even surpass the pix, sure the chipset is not everything for a phone but it is a crucial aspect that many people will look at and skip this phone The pixel will be one of the best phone with another soc even if it is a modified snap or dimen but gg want to use an modified exynoss soc from a year prior so yeah

love my Pixel 8 more than my Galaxy S24U

Battery life on pixel 7 is terrible

It's just me or ultrasonic is too fast that my friend sometimes complain about accidentally unlocking his phone just by touching that sensor

What! Finally an objective review and they won't be switching to Qualcomm. If they choose to use 2 -3 yesr old cores and push them to the max as they have with Exynos the change to Tsmc will not make things any better. Google always cutting corners and trying to prove software can beat hardware.😂😂😂😂

Pixel phones are not flagship level cuz of tensor

#TeamPixel #Android15Beta

The display is 120 hz bro

is it better than an iphone 14?

Great + reliable review, seemingly unreliable phone.

Watching this in my iPhone 11…😁 iPhone still cool

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I have this phone and it's atrocious. For almost € 700,- basic functions are full of bugs. 1) impossible to switch vibration on/off (you are forced to have vibration always on, then it always vibrates, also in non-vibration mode). If you DON'T agree to vibration always-on it completely malfunctions and literal vibration mode will turn into complete silent mode without a warning (no ringtone AND NO VIBRATION in vibration mode 🙃) 2) impossible to put individual contacts on silent (you are forced to hear an annoying ringtone for any contact if you literally select "NO ringtone". The no-ringtone is a very annoying loud ringtone 🙃) 3) impossible to have "read aloud" in background, even if you select "in background". You are forced to keep the text on the screen, but if I have to keep the text on the screen I don't need "read aloud", then I can as well just read it. Did I mention that "read aloud" was advertised 🙃 4) phone never informed me for the security update. I didn't switch notification off, I didn't swipe and ignore notifications. Just never got a notification. I had to search the system menu by hand to realize a big update has been waiting to be downloaded/installed 🙃 5) the phone is on the market for almost a year. None of the issues have been fixed. € 700,- and the claim to be a really SMART phone. It's atrocious. Don't buy until those bugs are fixed.