Google Pixel 8 Pro Review

Name: Google Pixel 8 Pro
Brand: Google
Price: 799 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (100 reviews)

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The Verdict

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The Google Pixel 8 Pro excels with its unparalleled 7 years of software and security updates, making it an excellent long-term investment. Its advanced computational photography delivers stunning photos and video, powered by a smart Tensor G3 chip focused on on-device AI. The vibrant LTPO OLED display offers exceptional brightness and fluidity. While the Tensor G3 might not match rivals in raw gaming power and 30W charging is merely adequate, the Pixel 8 Pro delivers a premium, intelligent Android experience focused on longevity.

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Outstanding

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Industry-leading 7 years of software and security updates.
Exceptional computational photography and versatile triple camera system.
Stunning LTPO OLED display with high brightness and smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

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Tensor G3 chipset can lag behind competitors in peak gaming or sustained performance.
30W wired charging speed is slower compared to many flagship rivals.
Starting internal storage of 128GB might be limiting for some users with no expansion slot.

Technical Specifications

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NETWORK

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - G1MNW
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G1MNW
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G

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LAUNCH

Announced	2023, October 04
Status	Available. Released 2023, October 12

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BODY

Dimensions	162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight	213 g (7.51 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM

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DISPLAY

Type	LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

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PLATFORM

OS	Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Chipset	Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU	Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Immortalis-G715s MC10

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MEMORY

Card slot	No
Internal	128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM

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MAIN CAMERA

Triple	50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features	Multi-zone Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

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SELFIE CAMERA

Single	10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
Features	HDR, panorama
Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

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SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No

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COMMS

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2

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FEATURES

Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

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BATTERY

Type	Li-Ion 5050 mAh
Charging	30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging

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MISC

Colors	Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
Models	GC3VE, G1MNW