{"id":331534,"date":"2023-10-11T16:30:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T20:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/?p=331534"},"modified":"2023-12-15T03:05:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T08:05:28","slug":"google-pixel-8-pixel-8-pro-review-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/google-pixel-8-pixel-8-pro-review-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Review Roundup: Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-pixel-8-477357\" class=\"lasso-grid-wrap\"><div class=\"lasso-grid-row lasso-grid-2\"><div  class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-splash lasso-url-google-pixel-8-preorder \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/google-pixel-8-preorder\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"329824\" data-lasso-name=\"Google Pixel 8\" title=\"Google Pixel 8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pixel-8-rose-square.webp\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" class=\"rocket-lazyload\" alt=\"Google Pixel 8\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/google-pixel-8-preorder\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"329824\" data-lasso-name=\"Google Pixel 8\" title=\"Google Pixel 8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGoogle Pixel 8\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$699<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Google Pixel 8 is a feature-packed smartphone with a robust Google Tensor G3 chip, a high-resolution 6.2-inch display, and an impressive camera system. It offers efficient performance, ample storage, and reliable battery life, making it a solid choice for everyday use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/google-pixel-8-preorder\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"329824\" data-lasso-name=\"Google Pixel 8\" title=\"Google Pixel 8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tCheck Availability\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Google-Pixel-Unlocked-Smartphone-Advanced\/dp\/B0CGTD5KVT?tag=knowt01-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"329824\" data-lasso-name=\"Google Pixel 8\" title=\"Google Pixel 8\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSee at Amazon\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>KnowTechie is supported by its audience, so if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-splash lasso-url-google-pixel-8-pro \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/google-pixel-8-pro\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"329819\" data-lasso-name=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" title=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/google-pixel-8-pro-bay-square.webp\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" class=\"rocket-lazyload\" alt=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/google-pixel-8-pro\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"329819\" data-lasso-name=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" title=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGoogle Pixel 8 Pro\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$999<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Google Pixel 8 Pro brings the biggest camera and display improvements to the range for years, making it the best camera phone Google has ever made.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/google-pixel-8-pro\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"329819\" data-lasso-name=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" title=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tCheck Availability\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Google-Pixel-Pro-Smartphone-Telephoto\/dp\/B0CGT9MH6F?tag=knowt01-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"329819\" data-lasso-name=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" title=\"Google Pixel 8 Pro\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSee at Amazon\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>KnowTechie is supported by its audience, so if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t01\/16\/2024 01:00 am GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Google has just released its latest flagship smartphones &#8211; the <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/the-pixel-8-series-released\/\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"477355\">Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro<\/a>. As expected, reviews from some of the most trusted tech sites are starting to pour in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at what some of them are saying about Google&#8217;s newest devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/pixel-troubleshooting-app-android-14\/\" data-lasso-id=\"486239\">Pixel Troubleshooting app may be coming to older Pixel phones soon<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are successors to last year&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/pixel-7-and-pixel-7-pro-continue-to-improve-on-googles-killer-camera\/\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"477356\">Pixel 7 and 7 Pro<\/a>. They come packed with upgrades like the new Tensor G3 chip, improved cameras with advanced AI capabilities, brighter displays, and a refined design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this roundup, we&#8217;ll be highlighting key impressions from reviews by <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23912370\/google-pixel-8-pro-review-camera-assistant-magic-editor-best-take-audio-eraser\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"479361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Verge<\/a><\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/google-pixel-8-pro-review\/\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"479362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>ZDNet<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidpolice.com\/google-pixel-8-review\/\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"479363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Android Police<\/em><\/a>, <a data-lasso-id=\"477284\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2023\/10\/11\/google-pixel-8-pro-review\/\" class=\"ek-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>9to5Google<\/em><\/a>, and more. Let&#8217;s dive in and see if Google&#8217;s latest flagships live up to the hype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design &#8211; A Refined, Premium Look<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image331534_94d903-db .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image331534_94d903-db img.kb-img, .kb-image331534_94d903-db .kb-img img{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image331534_94d903-db\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/google-pixel-8-rose-1600x900.webp\" alt=\"pink google pixel 8 on a purple background\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-329809\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/google-pixel-8-rose-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/google-pixel-8-rose-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/google-pixel-8-rose-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/google-pixel-8-rose-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/google-pixel-8-rose.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption>Image: KnowTechie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to <em>The Verge<\/em>, Google made subtle but welcome design changes this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-520eaf2 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"520eaf2\"><style>.stk-520eaf2{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-520eaf2-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-520eaf2-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-520eaf2-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-fff85bd\" data-block-id=\"fff85bd\"><style>.stk-fff85bd{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-fff85bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-fff85bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-fff85bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-fff85bd\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-fff-85-bd-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-fff-85-bd-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-75422ff\" data-block-id=\"75422ff\"><style>.stk-75422ff{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-75422ff .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-75422ff .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>\u201cThe Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are better phones than their predecessors in some appreciable ways. And the potential of these devices is more compelling \u2014 the trouble is, Google is asking for a lot of your trust to get there.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2023\/10\/11\/google-pixel-8-pro-review\/\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"477286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>9to5Google<\/em><\/a> appreciated the more rounded look and feels it&#8217;s Google&#8217;s best design yet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-de0f4d0 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"de0f4d0\"><style>.stk-de0f4d0{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-de0f4d0-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-de0f4d0-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-de0f4d0-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-244e902\" data-block-id=\"244e902\"><style>.stk-244e902{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-244e902 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-244e902 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-244e902 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-244e902\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-244-e-902-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-244-e-902-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c7ebd7c\" data-block-id=\"c7ebd7c\"><style>.stk-c7ebd7c{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-c7ebd7c .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-c7ebd7c .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>\u201cWith the Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the smaller Pixel 8, Google feels like it is finally letting itself be different. This starts with the delightful rounded design of these phones.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The consensus is that Google played it safe but made just enough refinements to give the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro a more premium, polished look compared to their predecessors. The Pixel 8 Pro&#8217;s matte finish, in particular, stands out for providing a smooth in-hand feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Spec<\/th><th>Pixel 8<\/th><th>Pixel 8 Pro<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Screen Size<\/td><td>6.2 inches<\/td><td>6.7 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resolution<\/td><td>2400 x 1080 pixels<\/td><td>3120 x 1440 pixels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Refresh Rate<\/td><td>90Hz, 120Hz<\/td><td>10-120Hz variable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cover Glass<\/td><td>Gorilla Glass Victus<\/td><td>Gorilla Glass Victus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Back Material<\/td><td>Aluminum, Glass<\/td><td>Aluminum, Glass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Display &#8211; Big Improvements in Brightness<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image331534_fc3499-ca .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image331534_fc3499-ca img.kb-img, .kb-image331534_fc3499-ca .kb-img img{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image331534_fc3499-ca\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1431\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-in-hand.jpg\" alt=\"The user interacts with the graphical user interface and application.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-331570\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-in-hand.jpg 1431w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-in-hand-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-in-hand-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1431px) 100vw, 1431px\" \/><figcaption>Credits: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The displays on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro earn praise for their increased brightness and smoother refresh rates per <em>ZDNet<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-8f9ca45 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"8f9ca45\"><style>.stk-8f9ca45{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-8f9ca45-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-8f9ca45-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-8f9ca45-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-1f902bd\" data-block-id=\"1f902bd\"><style>.stk-1f902bd{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-1f902bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-1f902bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-1f902bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-1f902bd\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1-f-902-bd-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1-f-902-bd-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-cd24d91\" data-block-id=\"cd24d91\"><style>.stk-cd24d91{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-cd24d91 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-cd24d91 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>&#8220;Google didn\u2019t mess around with the display on the Pixel 8. Yes, it\u2019s technically smaller than the one on the Pixel 7, but the screen itself is a lot nicer to look at.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Verge<\/em> notes the high peak brightness helps improve outdoor visibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-81a3003 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"81a3003\"><style>.stk-81a3003{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-81a3003-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-81a3003-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-81a3003-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-ce20e67\" data-block-id=\"ce20e67\"><style>.stk-ce20e67{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-ce20e67 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-ce20e67 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-ce20e67 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-ce20e67\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ce-20-e-67-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ce-20-e-67-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f7c03d2\" data-block-id=\"f7c03d2\"><style>.stk-f7c03d2{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-f7c03d2 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-f7c03d2 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>&#8220;Both screens get a little brighter this time around, too. The Pixel 8 will go up to 2,000 nits in high brightness mode, and the 8 Pro reaches an impressive 2,400 nits.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The faster 120Hz refresh rate on both models also gets positive feedback. Overall, the displays are a clear upgrade over the Pixel 7 series. Outdoor visibility and smooth scrolling are key highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance &#8211; Tensor G3 Shows Promise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <em>Android Police<\/em>, the new Tensor G3 chip delivers a performance bump:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-5d94d87 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"5d94d87\"><style>.stk-5d94d87{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-5d94d87-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-5d94d87-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-5d94d87-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-9b44b6f\" data-block-id=\"9b44b6f\"><style>.stk-9b44b6f{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-9b44b6f .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-9b44b6f .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-9b44b6f .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-9b44b6f\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9-b-44-b-6-f-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9-b-44-b-6-f-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7add962\" data-block-id=\"7add962\"><style>.stk-7add962{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-7add962 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-7add962 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>&#8220;Tensor G3, though, really steps it up on a hardware level. The new chip is based on a 4 nm process and has hardware that\u2019s comparable to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2023\/10\/11\/google-pixel-8-pro-review\/\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"477290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>9to5Google<\/em><\/a> says sustained performance remains to be seen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-2513ab4 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"2513ab4\"><style>.stk-2513ab4{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-2513ab4-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-2513ab4-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-2513ab4-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-b430c56\" data-block-id=\"b430c56\"><style>.stk-b430c56{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-b430c56 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-b430c56 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-b430c56 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-b430c56\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-b-430-c-56-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-b-430-c-56-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-909605f\" data-block-id=\"909605f\"><style>.stk-909605f{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-909605f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-909605f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>&#8220;But, really, it\u2019s hard to talk about this when I\u2019ve only used the phone for six days and when those six days have included some of the coldest temperatures in my area in a while.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Early impressions indicate Tensor G3 is an improvement over past Pixel chips but may still fall short of rivals like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Thermal throttling could remain an issue. We&#8217;ll need more testing to see how it holds up over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camera &#8211; Major Focus on AI Capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image331534_776eb7-1b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image331534_776eb7-1b img.kb-img, .kb-image331534_776eb7-1b .kb-img img{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image331534_776eb7-1b\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1552\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-camera.jpg\" alt=\"The graphical user interface interacts with the application.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-331575\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-camera.jpg 1552w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-camera-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-camera-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-camera-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1552px) 100vw, 1552px\" \/><figcaption>Credits: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The camera systems on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro deliver iterative hardware upgrades but really differentiate themselves with new AI-powered software features, according to <em>The Verge<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-ba80804 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"ba80804\"><style>.stk-ba80804{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-ba80804-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-ba80804-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-ba80804-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-1221cd3\" data-block-id=\"1221cd3\"><style>.stk-1221cd3{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-1221cd3 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-1221cd3 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-1221cd3 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-1221cd3\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1221-cd-3-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1221-cd-3-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2009978\" data-block-id=\"2009978\"><style>.stk-2009978{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-2009978 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-2009978 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>&#8220;There are really three parts to the Pixel camera: the hardware, the camera app processing, and Google Photos. The latter is where the most interesting \u2014 and controversial \u2014 advancements to the Pixel 8\u2019s camera exist.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools like Magic Eraser, Best Shot, and the new Best Take allow you to edit and remix photos in creative ways. <em>Android Police<\/em> finds these AI capabilities hit or miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-b7d1a8e is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"b7d1a8e\"><style>.stk-b7d1a8e{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-b7d1a8e-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-b7d1a8e-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-b7d1a8e-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-a137d5d\" data-block-id=\"a137d5d\"><style>.stk-a137d5d{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-a137d5d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-a137d5d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-a137d5d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-a137d5d\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-137-d-5-d-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-137-d-5-d-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c713fc3\" data-block-id=\"c713fc3\"><style>.stk-c713fc3{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-c713fc3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-c713fc3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>&#8220;The results, though, tend to be a mixed bag. As people move their heads, their bodies also move, which can make some face replacements look a little unnatural.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Pixel camera delivers the usual excellence in still photography along with intriguing but imperfect new AI editing capabilities. The hardware upgrades seem incremental, putting more focus on software tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Spec<\/th><th>Pixel 8<\/th><th>Pixel 8 Pro<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Main Camera<\/td><td>50MP, f\/1.85 aperture<\/td><td>50MP, f\/1.85 aperture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultra-Wide Camera<\/td><td>12MP, 114\u00b0 FOV<\/td><td>12MP, 125.8\u00b0 FOV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telephoto Camera<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>48MP, 5x optical zoom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Laser AF Sensor<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OIS<\/td><td>Yes, main sensor only<\/td><td>Yes, main and telephoto sensors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Video Recording<\/td><td>Up to 4K 60fps<\/td><td>Up to 4K 60fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Front Camera<\/td><td>10.8MP, f\/2.2 aperture<\/td><td>10.8MP, f\/2.2 aperture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Camera Features<\/td><td>Night Sight, Magic Eraser, Face Unblur, Real Tone, Top Shot, Motion Auto-Focus, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Quad Bayer, HDR+, 4K Video Snap<\/td><td>Night Sight, Magic Eraser, Face Unblur, Real Tone, Top Shot, Motion Auto-Focus, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Quad Bayer, HDR+, 4K Video Snap, Pro-level controls<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Life &#8211; On Par with Other Flagships<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image331534_f5d290-e9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image331534_f5d290-e9 img.kb-img, .kb-image331534_f5d290-e9 .kb-img img{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image331534_f5d290-e9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1549\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-charging.jpg\" alt=\"A mirror reflects a screenshot of a computer screen.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-331585\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-charging.jpg 1549w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-charging-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-charging-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pixel-8-Pro-charging-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1549px) 100vw, 1549px\" \/><figcaption>Credits: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>None of the reviews reveal major surprises when it comes to battery life. <em>ZDNet<\/em> puts it on par with other high-end phones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Generally speaking, the 5,050 mAh battery in Pixel 8 Pro has been enough for about a day of use.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Verge found the Pixel 8 Pro roughly matched the iPhone 15 Pro&#8217;s endurance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-fb2a29e is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"fb2a29e\"><style>.stk-fb2a29e{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-fb2a29e-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-fb2a29e-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-fb2a29e-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-cd5167b\" data-block-id=\"cd5167b\"><style>.stk-cd5167b{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-cd5167b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-cd5167b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-cd5167b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-cd5167b\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-cd-5167-b-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-cd-5167-b-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b1662ac\" data-block-id=\"b1662ac\"><style>.stk-b1662ac{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-b1662ac .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-b1662ac .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>&#8220;I don\u2019t have an iPhone 15 Pro Max to compare, but the results I saw this week on the Pixel 8 Pro felt pretty close to what I was seeing on my iPhone 15 Pro.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery life seems typical for a modern flagship &#8211; expect around a day of normal use but perhaps less with heavy use cases. Quick charging support up to 30W wired helps offset any longevity shortcomings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Value for Money &#8211; Justifies the Price Bump?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image331534_e84cb9-44 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image331534_e84cb9-44 img.kb-img, .kb-image331534_e84cb9-44 .kb-img img{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image331534_e84cb9-44\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pixel-8-pro-lifestyle-1600x900.webp\" alt=\"A person takes a photo with a pixel 8\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-329811\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pixel-8-pro-lifestyle-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pixel-8-pro-lifestyle-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pixel-8-pro-lifestyle-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pixel-8-pro-lifestyle-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pixel-8-pro-lifestyle.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption>Image: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With starting prices of $699 and $999, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are $100 pricier than their predecessors. <em>Android Police<\/em> thinks the standard model justifies its cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;At $700, I&#8217;d argue that the standard Pixel 8 is the best phone you can buy in the sub-premium market.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <em>ZDNet<\/em> says the 8 Pro faces stiffer competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-0068194 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"0068194\"><style>.stk-0068194{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-0068194-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-0068194-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-0068194-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-91d349a\" data-block-id=\"91d349a\"><style>.stk-91d349a{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-91d349a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-91d349a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-91d349a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-91d349a\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-91-d-349-a-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-91-d-349-a-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-09ce691\" data-block-id=\"09ce691\"><style>.stk-09ce691{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-09ce691 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-09ce691 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><em>&#8220;The Pixel 8 Pro, on the other hand, is a more gadget-y gadget. 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