Pixel 8 Pro long term-review | Bringing the HEAT! 

I've been loving my Pixel 8 Pro. I haven't had any issues whatsoever. Zero complaints.

Pixel 8 Pro is a breath of fresh air compared to the Pixel 6 Pro. The design and the software are so much better.

Had the pixel 7 which I ditched because of poor battery and overheating. Then had the s23 ultra which was nice, but got tired of samsung and them having a duplicate app for everything. Got the iphone 15 pro, but in the end that's just an iphone.. Now on the pixel 8 pro and I love it. Finally a pixel I can use again, I feel the same about this phone as I did when I got my pixel 2. Great phone.

Hi all, new Pixel owner, used to be a Samsung fan and decided to jump brands. Got my P8 Pro at launch and have been thoroughly impressed overall. I use my Pixel for practically everything; email, shopping, pictures ... etc. The big selling point for me is the promise of 7 years of updates and I hope they stick to it.

I've got the pixel 8 (non pro) , love it apart from a couple of things. I'm upgrading from a Galaxy A71 so it's a massive upgrade. Firstly, SOT for battery is amazing on wifi, over 8 hours easily I can achieve. On data, I can probably get around 4 hours usually, with no difference in my testing between LTE and 5G. The only other issue I have with the phone is one time it overheated. It was charging in my car, plugged in for android auto, playing Spotify through the car and running a hotspot for a friend's phone and I got a notification that the phone was too hot. So yea, otherwise zero issues. Love the phone either way. Really good design and I appreciate the great hardware and software experience.

He's back.....🎉🎉🎉

I bought the Pixel pro 8 today. I came from a iphone 13 pro max. The reviews stated it's easy to swap from iOS to Android. the person at the phone stated the same thing. Just plug in the cable and everything transfers over. It took about 30 minutes. I left and went back to work. My most used contacts are not there. Oh joy. I started adding my contacts manually. Then predictive text took over and respelled some of the last names into words. WTF. All my wifi passwords are gone. Had to reset up. My app passwords did not transfer over. It's a lie. Oh the Pixel 8 pro runs hot in the hand.

Glad that you are back!

Judging from the Pixel 9 design leaks, it will be interesting to revisit this video same time next year 😅

Iva had every single Pixel except pixel 1 and 5, now i have 7 pro didn't buy 8 pro and wont be buying another pixel unless google starts debugging (and making usable without a problem after each update) its OWN SYSTEM that even brands like xiaomi and realme have mastered and Samsung has perfected. Problems that im experiencing and have been throughout generations of pixel phones are, bad battery life , gets hella hot even when i edit a picture, main cam is good for pics not so much with video, portrait mode ? Stuck in 2018, selfie cam is bad very bad, 4g falls off , wifi, bluetooth, not even mentioning how it works with social media apps. I switched to Samsung s24 ultra, the best decision I've made. Ive always had a soft spot for pixel phones but im not willing to pay 1000€ which is 1200ish $ to have a phone that gets on my nerves, hangs, doesn't work properly. P.S. Charging speed .....

i got my p8p day one thanks to the pw2 deal, no issues at all, a solid phone. while I am no overly pleased at the price, I do think its good that we have choices between this and other more expensive phones like the s24u and iphone 15. yes its certainly not got a class leading chip or battery life, but both are about good enough and I would rather have the camera and OS and cheaper price.

10:05 I have also experienced this drastic drop in battery life at a random point during the day, usually when I start using it for about 20 minutes on basic chrome Web browsing, or other relatively low power apps like instagram after being idle for most of the morning, the battery drops around 10-20%

I bought it months ago but I love it. Definitely had some issues early on with battery life but it seems to have improved a lot. Now I hit a good 7-8 hours SOT before I need to charge my battery, so on work days it typically lasts two days. Weekends are still daily charge but it lasts all day. Back when I first got it, it was like 3-5 hours SOT before I had to charge and it was super annoying. But since battery improved with updates or adaptive battery or whatever happened, I've re-enabled a lot of features I previously disabled to improve battery. So 5g is back on, 120hz is on, etc. And it's functioning great. I will say it's closer to 6-6.5 hours SOT if I'm on 4G/5G all day with no WiFi though. But that's still plenty to get me through the day. And if I'm all on a trip or something I'm likely to bring a portable charger or battery bank anyway.

Won a Pixel 8 Pro on eBay, and received it a few days ago. My daily driver was the Fold 5; the UI smoothness and camera are so good on the Pixel that I'm contemplating to sell my Fold. I do love having a tablet in my pocket, but the Pixel is winning me over.

Nice to see you back Damien

I'm using a Pixel 6A and I believe I don't need an upgrade until Pixel 10 or so

Glad to see you back!

Glad to see you back Damien!

No. 120 GB needs to go useless for a phone nowadays. I'm in love with my pixel 8 pro. The only thing I wish I knew if they had a mint one coming out sooner I would have got that also instead of the blue but I will be going with the next pixel 9 when it comes out as well

A new take on hardware while building incrementally and tweaking software. I really like the subtle morphing of Pixel without being completely finished but constantly going through fine tuning until the next series. The 8 series appears unfinished from the starting gate unlike early Pixels that was a finished model edition. IE ... It's like how Tesla puts out their cars and with each shortcoming it is addressed with or to a software update to correct issues. Google kinda does this as well putting a not quite ready for primetime product with continued polishing in the guise of monthly updates/feature drops. I say very well played. Maybe the competition will follow suit as they are stuck at present with providing a finished product. I gotta say I like my 8 series but get a little impatient with the incremental hiccups that do get addressed via updates. I like it when a company actually backs their product in more ways instead of being stuck with a finished product that is only improved by their next finished product. Refreshing indeed.

It's amazing for me, I love how it's really just user friendly. Especially the voice typing is just incredible for me. And it's also interesting for me to observe how various different RU-vid reviewers actually keep going back to the pixel phones in their day-to-day use.

I bought the Google Pixel 8 Pro on the launch day & I am well pleased with my decision & with the phone overall. I have had some very minor issues with this phone but nothing that I couldn't resolve on my own. This phone has been very solid for me over the past 6 months and I'm very excited to pre-order the Google Pixel 9 Pro in October of this year.

Hey Damien, do you know where is the zoom enhance feature for Pixel 8 Pro? Has Google forgotten about this?

I upgraded from the 6 Pro to the 8 Pro. At first I was sceptical and was worried it won't be that much of an upgrade but the screen alone was already worth it for me. The brightness boost transformed my experience whenever I'm outside or in brighter environments. The rest of the phone feels like a refinement rather than a revolution. For the first time I also went with 256 GB instead of the base 128 GB. I don't regret that as I've found myself shooting a lot more video with the 8 Pro because it's a lot better than the 6 Pro's video. It wasn't bad in good daylight but anything other than perfect lighting felt grainy compared to the 8 Pro. One thing that still doesn't feel "finished" is 5G. I had that off on the 6 Pro and after trying it for a few weeks I turned it off on the 8 Pro as well. They will definitely need to improve the modem and oveal CPU efficiency to really put a dent in the sales of the S24U and 15 Pro's of the world.

Welcome back Damien. I have a Pixel 6a and a 3 xl. I would take Pixel more seriously. I was thinking about buying the 8 but the connectivity problem with my 6a is telling me not to.

I have a pixel 6(I was working outside) and it was still functioning 46.1 Celsius whereas the other phones they were overheated and not functioning it automatically disabled the flash mode on the camera due to fire hazard fantastic phone looking forward to Google Pixel 8 and 9.

Still Loving My Pixel 7Pro ! Its been great ! Pretty Good Battery Life As Well Thankfully Which Has Been Great ! :) Great Video As Per Usual ! Definitely Will Be Trying Pixel Again As This Is My First One Coming From A Galaxy S21 Plus !

I like my P8P, but I'm disappointed that the features it was sold as having are either not available in the UK or are coming later. I've not had heat problems but I donfind the camera a little slow.

Great review

I'm loving my pixel 8 pro so far. I've had it since launch and only ever had one weird bug happen to me. The "USB moisture detection" thing disabled my USB for many hours ( I know that's what it's supposed to do, but it usually clears up after a while). The USB didn't work well into the next day. I actually believed I somehow broke the port somehow. However A quick reset had the USB port working like normal tho.

Been using a Z Fold 5 simce lainch. Kust pulled out my Pixel 7 Pro and started dailying it again. Still fast, sturdy and looking forward to the Pixel 9

Can't wait for the compact Pixel 9 Pro. October is it?

I've found that the thermometer is amazing for measuring air temperature. You can measure how cold or hot it actually is outside, measure room temp and see how certain areas in the room can be a different temp from the rest of the room or house

I plan to buy the 9 when it comes out, or do you suggest even 8 when 9 comes due to price reduction?

The "bad battery day" seems to happen on the odd occasion when certain apps are not updated. It's the same with the Pixel Watch. A week ago my Pixel Watch suddenly started draining really quickly. It turned out that I hadn't updated a couple of apps...

Do love my pixel 8 pro. I also loved the pixel 7 pro but its battery and heat issues were a problem whereas the 8 line solved most of that. I was scared that the lack of a curved display would make it less comfy to hold and look at but honestly the new screen is perfect. Its comfy and looks fantastic. Great software too except some micro stuttering which i never had on the 7 pro. Hopefully they will still fix it on updates.

I bought the 8 Pro a month ago and I'm delighted with it. No camera issues, great display and audio, and the battery is pretty good.

I mostly got the phone because I love rooting and overclocking different hardware components. This is still definitely the best phone to do that on.

At the launch brother, I like it for photography and the music yiu5ube in general really

Great review and thanks! I bought the mint version 6 weeks ago and came from the Galaxy A34. I love everything about the Pix8Pro except the phone gets very warm with a few apps (40 Celsius) such as Google Maps and 8 ball pool on Facebook. Even just browsing on the 'Three' network can warm up the phone. Might just be my unit but it's not something I'm used to. I also have to use a 20w charger to charge up the phone, otherwise, same thing, it can get a little bit toasty. Heard that the Tensor G5 is due to switch to a different foundry.. which sounds a little ❄️ and should happen when I'm about ready to upgrade to the 10 Pro.

❤ You can also just pull up from the bottom right or left corners to Gemini! ❤

when is enhanced zoom coming out??? almost 6 months have passed since its announcement

9:30 Same here. Use my tablet the most.

I had my pixel 8 pro since it dropped but I also picked up the Samsung S24 plus when it dropped even though I love my pixel I'm really having a hard time keeping it as my daily driver This S24 plus is really good. That's my delema😊 I'm curious what would you do? Having the Google Pixel 8 pro as my side piece wouldn't be the worst thing 😁 thanks for all your hard work 👍 keep the awesome video's coming

Yes, as much as I want that great battery life from phones using Snapdragon but I just can not use anything BUT Pixel software experiences.

Recent $700 discount on the Pro, in Australia.

Pixel 8 Pro since launch, been a great phone, only thing to ding it is maybe better battery life but I can get through a full day of normal use. just wish it did it for a bit longer.

I'm coming from an Iphone 13 pro max, and I've been pretty happy with my google pixel. I don't miss my iPhone at all, but I do have a wandering eye after using my friend's galaxy ultra s24.

i had it for about three weeks, 5g, fingerprint scanner, duel sim slots, plays games great. awesome.

I've had this phone for a few months as my S21 Ultra packed in. I would say your review is accurate. The phone is as expected, love the camera but wish battery life had a bit more. As for AI tools, I don't think I've taught my brain to use them in a real life situation other than showing one of my mates that I can circle to search as a gimmick 😅 still pretty cool though.

I see that Kiroku Radio in the background 🎉

Still love my pixel 7 pro.

I'm happy with my Pixel 8 Pro. No issues so far. Touchwood. Also can you tell mw wjat anime was that ?

I like the P8P, but the lag and hiccups in the UI is still around after months

Looking for a phone replacement from Huawei P30Pro! Is it worth it or should I wait for another, better brand/model? Pricing of the "flagships" went up😮📈😮AF when I last bought a new mobile.

Why is it hard to believe that Google announce the Pixel 8 half a year ago? There's nothing wrong with my memory. I recently replaced my Pixel for the Xiaomi 13 Pro and I'm very happy. Okay, the OS and update policy of the Chinese are way worse (however Nova Launcher is a blessing), and it has less AI. I don't find the latter being a problem as alle these Google AI features mostly don't work in the Netherlands anyway. But then the photos. They are so much better: not artificially over-processed. And the portrait photos cannot even be compared. Furthermore it has a fingerprint reader that actually works properly and the face recognition is blazingly fast. Not to mention the better CPU and way faster charging. No, I don't miss the Pixel.

I don´t have the phone but it has a really unique design. Sadly looking at pixel 9 renders they are ditching the rounded edges and going with the boxy trend as every phone manufacturer seems to be doing nowadays.

Coming from plastic mid-range phone (Moto G82), the Pixel 8 Pro seems so heavy in comparison, despite being very similar in terms of size (Moto G82 is 6.7 Google Pixel 8 Pro is 6.8"). Moto G82 is 173g, Pixel 8 Pro 212g. The Pixel literally feels like a brick in my pocket, can't imagine owning an iPhone Pro Max at a even more portly 221.0g. In comparison, I hardly notice the Moto G82 in my pocket. I love the Pixel, but wish it was all plastic in construction, I cover mine in cases anyway!

I'm looking at the ultra 24 or the this P8P... Just wanted to get some feedback.

I tried the Pixel 8 Pro when it first came out. I really wanted to like it, but eventually swapped it for another device. The 8 Pro had terrible judder when you were scrolling up or down webpages. This even happened on the Google feed. I put this down to the Samsung made Tensor chipset. I had a much better experience on my much older Pixel 4a 5g which used a Qualcomm 765 chipset. Even though it was much older, this was a far better chipset. I am currently using a Galaxy S24 Ultra. I chose this because of the software support and the Qualcomm 8 Gem 3. I'm hoping that with the Pixel 9 Pro, Google will switch back to Qualcomm, but I doubt it.

I didn't think there'd be much difference between the 7PRO and the 8PRO ..but the 7PRO felt significantly larger, while the 8PRO feels compact. The curves of 7PRO never really bothered me. The battery on the 7PRO gave me more juice in a day compared to what I feel I get from 8PRO. The AI ..well .. still getting used to...I think it'll get better with time. Overall - I am happy with 8PRO.. looking forward to the 9PRO, Larger WATCH3, and BUDS PRO2

I really like my pixel 8 pro. This is my 1st "real" flagship phone, though I did have a Pixel 4a 5g before. I always love watching Pixel 8 pro review on my very own Pixel 8 pro.

I have the pixel 8 and is a must case because is so slippery

Don't know when they'll release zoom enhance I was hoping that it would be here with QPR2 but google being google

I would only consider a pixel if they come with a proper monster SoC like the next SG 8 Gen 4. And I hate listening to pathetic reviewers making excuses for Google about not needing a super powerful processor.

I have loved my Pixel Fold, I'll even be getting a Pixel 8 Pro as my new work phone in a week

Bought my P8 2 months after launch. The experience has been great so far.

UFS 3.1 and Tensor 3 make up for a very underwhelming hardware package, ended up returning mine.

Pixel 8 pro is definitely the best phone Google has made to date 💯

Is it worth changing ftom 7 pro to 8 pro, or should I await the 9 pro, end of this Year?

Was a nope from me, buggy, no split screen or folders, no side bar. Not a Samsung fanboy, would rather Huawei but Google restrictions make those pretty useless (sideloading not really the one), it's nice to be back to S24. A shame as I really wanted to like Google phones, got a free pixel watch with it and it's a great piece of kit, was gonna go all in on the eco system, but couldn't accept all the glitches for that price.

Since google region locked the features to officially available countries and recently excluded the regular pixel 8 from Gemini, is the A series the phone to get?

Sometimes when I go from app to app, it always seems to have trouble with RU-vid. No idea why and have even checked if RU-vid needed an update. Nope, it may just rectify itseld

I still use and love my Pixel 7 Pro. I don't see the tremendous advantages/benefits of upgrading to the 8 Pro so I will happily wait for the Pixel 9 Pro with full Gemini integration built into the phone.

u can invoke gemini with corner swipe gesture

I cannot wait to get this phone could you let me know the name of the case you mentioned please?

14:40 leaks are saying that it will stay

Pixel is really good, I mean it's so smooth, I don't have any kinda lag or anything for the 8 pro. Google is doing so good! And the vanilla android ❤

Hi, Got a question ... If you would be buying the phone today, Would you still go for a Pixel or would you rather go for a Samsung's offerings or from other sellers?

I got it for the camera and because it was discounted $700. I have 128gb and that is probably a little small these days. I also noticed some battery strangeness but didn't know what to make of it. Not the best phone overall but almost as good, and it is a lot less bloated than the Samsung it replaced

I’m sorry I purchased an iPhone. I should have gotten a pixel.

My p8p hard crash while watching this video got to love the beta software

My only complaints are the battery life could be better and the speakers are too soft. Otherwise, I am happy with the phone.

Love it :D

90 % happy with my P8P. Heat management could have been better and display is not vibrant as samsung displays and colour temperature more on the cooler side. So photos edited on pixel 8 pro looks over saturated on other displays.

I'm torn because I have the Pixel 7 Pro, tempted to get the Pixel 8 Pro but I also like the renders for the 9 Pro. Should I upgrade or wait??

I love my pixel 8 pro. I haven't had any heat issues or any other issues. Excellent phone. Google impressed me this time.

What Pixel is in your left hand? The smaller one

Got a 7A and waiting on the 8a or 9a. I have to admit I'm looking at the NOTHING 2a.

I have a Pixel 7 and love it. Nice that Google continues the camera design. It gives the Pixel an identity of its own that sets it apart from everyone else. I also have an iPhone 14 Pro, but think the Pixel has a slightly nicer design.

Man if Pixel managed to go back to Snapdragon and find a way to combine their Tensor technology still or make the next Tensor G3 as powerful as the SD 8+ Gen 3 or Gen 4, and fix the battery, overheating, and connectivity issues, Pixel would be the #1 phone on the market no doubt

The only issue I have with my P8P is that Instagram and Spotify will drain battery if left to run in the background, even in restricted mode. I still get around 6 hours of sot.

A phone call wears out the battery faster than anything else. Good thing i dont get too many calls. Aside from that, battery life has been great! My brother that has an s24 Ultra is jealous.

Coming off a disappointing Pixel 7a, I purchased a RedMagic 8s because I wanted a phone that prioritized performance. Unfortunately its Android implementation wasn't suitable for calls/messaging, it was quite buggy and quirky but BRILLIANT for media consumption and gaming. Then Google Fi had a sale on Pixel 8 Pro for $600USD and I regret it. If I had only purchased the Samsung S23+ for the same price as blowing the same amount of money for 2 phones, I could've saved myself a lot of grief. For reference I've been a HUGE Pixel fan 1 through 5. Skipped 6 and went straight to 7a.

I agree with you 100% about Gemini versus Google Assistant Google Assistant is 100% functional

Verizon has deal right now free Pixel 8 pro and I traded in my Pixel 6 pro and got a $1000 credit and the new phone comes with 512gb vs my Pixel 6 pro only had 125gb, What a deal, I found if you switch carries every few years you get better deals, Thank you for making this video

I've been really enjoying my 8 pro. Hopefully I can keep it more than a year 😂

I have a Galaxy s21 ultra. The phone I had before the Galaxy was the Google Pixel 3. I think I'm going to switch back to the pixel. I don't utilize a phone enough to maximize all the features or max out the processor capabilities. I'm not really sure why but I like my pixel better than the Galaxy. This pixel 8 pro seems like a great phone.

I'm really happy with my pixel 8 pro, one massive letdown however is the fluidity of the camera transitions, its quite jittery and even within one camera lens it gets quite laggy

Got 512GB at launch via Google Fi deal ($400 off). In it for the long haul