Pixel smartphones are popular among Android users because it is the best way to get a pure Android experience. Google is upgrading their Pixel lineup year by year by introducing new Pixel Phones. Pixel 8 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone of this lineup. Google added so many improvements to this smartphone not only hardware but also software features. There are lots of upgrades to talk about with this phone.
AI is grabbing more attention of users by doing amazing things that people can’t even think of. Google uses this trend in a better way and added so many AI features to the Pixel 8 series. In this article, we’re going to review the Google Pixel 8 Pro in detail.
Design
Google Pixel 8 Pro’s design is very similar to the Pixel 7 Pro. Google has done a nice job with design. It gives a premium feel when you hold on to the Pixel 8 Pro. The sleek design gives you more confidence and it reminds you that you are using an expensive phone. The new stunning Baby blue colour looks nice and trendy. The matte finish of the rear glass feels smoother than the glossy back of the Pixel 7 Pro. It feels more comfortable in the hand because of the rounded corners.
There is a camera bar at the back that houses the rear camera system and flashers. This is a noticeable design concept that is unique to Google Pixel devices. This design gives a unique identification of the Pixel phones as iPhones.
Display
When it comes to the display, the Pixel 8 Pro has the same size and resolution as the Pixel 7 Pro. It is a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 2992 x 1344 pixel resolution. But there are some updates in this display. 120Hz refresh rate has returned and it gives you a smooth scrolling experience. This is an adaptive refresh rate, which means the display can adjust the refresh rate automatically depending on the content you are viewing. It uses a low refresh rate when you are reading a webpage in Google Chrome or always on display. This helps you to save more battery life.
This display is brighter than the previous model. It can reach up to 1,600 nits for HDR content and 2,400 nits for peak brightness. This will be good news for users who use their phones outdoors regularly.
Especially If you are a traveller, you will love this phone not only because of the display. You’ll agree with me after reading the camera section of this article.
Camera
Let’s take a look at the camera system of the new Google Pixel 8 Pro. It is a triple camera setup that consists of main, ultrawide, and telephoto sensors. The 50-megapixel main camera is capable of 2X optical zoom. It also has Optical Image stabilization (OIS). The new 48MP ultrawide camera has a 125.5-degree field of view and an improved macro mode. The telephoto camera has 48 megapixels, and it offers 5x optical zoom.
Are you a selfie lover? don’t worry. The new 10.5MP front-facing camera can take clear selfies with the autofocus feature. In the above section, I said you’ll love this phone if you are a traveller, aren’t you? This phone gives you all the capabilities of photography. It has a very good camera system to capture your memories.
AI Photo Editing Features
Google is one of the leaders in the AI industry. They are leading the AI industry with their software power. Google was giving power of the AI to their users from previous pixel phones and Android operating systems. In 2023, Google unlocks the new doors of photography by introducing AI power to photo editing. The built-in Google Photos app on Pixel 8 Pro gives you all these features. Let’s see what these new features are.
Best Take
When you take group photos or group selfies, everyone does not smile at the same time. Because of this, you capture lots of shots and filter out the best photos by analyzing them yourself. Sometimes you never find a photo that everyone looks good. But, if you have a Pixel 8 Pro, you’ll never worry about this, you don’t need to hit the capture button multiple times. Pixel 8 can shoot multiple photos by itself and create a photo with the best facial expressions. This is the Best Take feature.
Magic Editor
Magic Editor Is an editing tool. By using this feature, you can remove or move objects or people in the photos, or you can apply or remove portrait effects. When you remove an object from a photo, Google uses AI to fill the background. This feature is magically good as the name of the Magic Editor. The result of this feature is amazing. Also, you can change the sky colours or background colours by using this. The best thing is you can apply these features to any photo by using the Google Photos app.
Performance
Google started to power the Pixel phones from their own chipsets in 2021. Starting from the Pixel 6 series, Google’s Tensor Chip has improved in many ways. At the beginning of time, It has so many complaints. Overheating and lagging issues are some of them. But in this year, Google answered all of these issues by introducing their new Tensor G3 Chip. It is the third generation of Google’s mobile processor. Pixel 8 Pro is powered by this new Tensor G3 Processor. It no longer has overheating and lagging issues. You can run any powerful app or game without any problem. The phone performs well in Streaming high-quality videos on a 5G connection.
Google Pixel 8 Pro has 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. These numbers are the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra but less than the S23 Ultra. Numbers don’t matter if the phone can balance the performance from its software power. Let’s talk about the software of Pixel 8 Pro.
Software
Google marked their name at the top in the software industry. They are the developers of the world’s most popular mobile operating system, Android. Google has brought their experience to the new Pixel 8 Pro and did a nice job in software performance.
Pixel 8 Pro runs on the latest Android version, Android 14. Android 14 has some brand-new updates and AI-integrated features. Google introduced an AI wallpaper generator. It sounds like fun and if you have an artistic eye, you will be addicted to this feature. Android 14 also lets you customize the lock screen like iOS 16. You can change the clock design, size and colour, as well as customize shortcuts.
Now the Google Assistant can summarize the web pages you are viewing from Google Chrome and read them aloud for you. You can experience lots of new features from the pre-installed Google apps. Pixel users are the first audience that receives the Google feature updates. Also, you can use your Pixel device to use the Beta version of the upcoming Android version. Also, Google drops new feature updates monthly exclusive for Pixel phones.
Google Pixel 8 Pro is the most future-proof Android smartphone in the market. Google promises Android and security updates to the Pixel 8 Pro for seven years. This is the longest software support ever offered by an Android manufacturer.
Battery and Charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro has an all-day battery life but it is not as perfect as other competitive Android phones or iPhones. If you stream videos online or play games more, you can’t expect an all-day battery life from this phone. Users may expect more screen time from a 5,050mAh battery.
Charging speed is another factor that users may not be happy with. Pixel 8 Pro takes about 90 minutes to charge from 0% to 100%. It supports 30W wired fast charging but, this is a low number compared to the other Android phones. Pixel 8 also has 12W Qi wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Price
Google Pixel 8 Pro’s price is starting at US $999. Google has increased the price from US $100 from the previous Pixel 8 Pro. But it is still cheaper than the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. There are four storage options available to buy. Those are 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. You have various colours to select from, but the Obsidian/black colour is exclusive to the 1TB model.
Conclusion
The Google Pixel series is one of the favourite smartphone series among the tech guys. Pixel 8 Pro is the latest and most powerful member of this lineup. Of course, this will be the favourite phone of die-hard Android fans. If you love the simplicity and the magic of AI, you will also fall in love with this phone.
Google Pixel 8 Pro is the best choice for people who are looking for a powerful smartphone for a low price. But It’s not only for the cheap buyers. Pixel 8 Pro offers more value to its price from both hardware and software performance. It is an all-round player from Design to Performance. All new AI features will shock you and if you start to use them, you will be addicted to those features. Finally, Google has won the attention of smartphone users with their new Pixel 8 Pro.
