Google Pixel 8
US Price
$699
Processor
Google Tensor G3
Main Camera
50MP Main Camera with OIS
Display
6.2-inch 120Hz OLED
Battery
4575 mAh Battery (27W Fast Charging)
Key Features & Connectivity
Google Pixel 8 Overview
The Google Pixel 8 is a Google smartphone released in October 2023 with a US reference price of $699. It runs on the Google Tensor G3, has a 6.2-inch 120Hz OLED display, uses a 50MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 4575 mAh battery. It supports 5G.
General Information
Display
Performance
Rear Camera
Front Selfie Camera
Battery & Charging
Network & Connectivity
Sensors
Software & AI
Pros
- • Shrinks down to an incredibly comfortable, highly pocketable 6.2-inch physical size.
- • Introduced a spectacular 120Hz OLED screen (branded as Actua) to the standard model for the first time.
- • Features an unprecedented, industry-leading promise of 7 full years of major Android OS updates from Google.
- • The new Tensor G3 chip brought highly impressive new AI features like Magic Editor and Audio Magic Eraser.
Cons
- • Despite the newer chip, thermal management and overall battery life remain highly frustrating and inconsistent.
- • Suffered a noticeable base price increase compared to the excellent, highly aggressive value of the older Pixel 7.
- • Still completely lacks a dedicated optical telephoto zoom lens, relying entirely on AI digital cropping.
- • Many of the highly-advertised, complex AI features require a cloud connection rather than running entirely on-device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pixel 8 smaller than the Pixel 7?
Yes! Google actively chose to shrink the Pixel 8 down to a much more comfortable 6.2-inch screen size, making it significantly easier to use one-handed than the older 6.3-inch Pixel 7.
Does the Pixel 8 have a 120Hz screen?
Yes! For the very first time, Google brought a buttery-smooth 120Hz OLED panel (branded heavily as the 'Actua' display) to the standard non-Pro Pixel.
How long will the Pixel 8 get updates?
Google fundamentally changed the smartphone industry by promising a massive 7 full years of major Android OS and security updates, officially keeping the phone relevant until 2030.
Does the Pixel 8 have a telephoto lens?
No. It still features a standard dual-camera setup (Main and Ultrawide) and entirely lacks a dedicated optical telephoto lens for high-quality zoom.
Does the Pixel 8 overheat?
Unfortunately, yes. While the Tensor G3 chip is definitely better than older generations, it still noticeably struggles with heat management and thermal throttling during intense gaming.
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