Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 8 | Unboxing & 1 Week Later...
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Unboxing Google's Pixel 8 Pro and regular flagship with a 1 week review of the camera tech, gaming performance, battery life and beyond. We tour the best new Android 14 features and compare the Pixel 8 Pro vs that compact Pixel 8, which costs £300 less in the UK!
As well as the obvious size difference, Google has packed quite a few extra features into the more premium phone. That camera hardware has been boosted with a telephoto lens as well as upgraded ultra-wide snapper. Plus the Pixel 8 Pro has full manual controls, and will enjoy a Video Boost tool later in 2023. Check out my Pixel 8 camera review for full testing!
Likewise, the larger smartphone offers up some bonuses like a temperature sensor - possibly the most random phone feature of the year? You have a bigger OLED screen, and more memory and storage options. However, both the Pixel 8 Pro and regular Pixel 8 deliver impressive battery life and respectable Genshin Impact gaming.
So which of these Google phones are you most tempted by? In the UK, the Pixel 8 Pro costs from £999, while the mini model is £699. That's quite a difference! My full review of both blowers is coming soon, and my tips and tricks and camera videos will land very soon.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 8 Unboxing & Review Chapters:
0:00 - Phwoar!
0:23 - What's in the box?
0:52 - Design
3:24 - Android 14 & features
5:53 - Display & audio
8:27 - Performance & gaming
10:21 - Battery life
11:46 - Camera tests
15:24 - Byyyyeeeeee - Věda a technologie
Massive thanks for watching my Pixel 8 & Pro unboxing, my camera review and S23 Ultra comparison are now live too and my tips & tricks guide with a look at the best features will be up tomorrow. I'm off for many whiskys and 14 hours of sleep, cheers!
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As a men of culture like you, were do you find your wallpapers? Please share.
@@soaremicheledavid6020 haha man just find from anime gallery
Its sad that google can slap a thermometer in pixel 8 pro, which nobody wanted or asked for, but they are not interested to acomodate a SD card slot. These companies stripping away popular features like headphone jack or sd card slot, makes me look toward sony xperia 1 v. If sony promised 5years of software n security, i would buy it at any price at all.
Please compare google pixel 8 pro, vs sony experia 1 v, vs samsung s23 ulta, in terms of user experience, UI, in hand feel, features, battery drain time, thermal management, and value for money. I ll buy one of these 3.
Waiting for response. Thanx
Can I get a pixel 7a
I hate that they make the smaller model inferior. Some people want an iPhone 15 Pro competitor, not a gimped version of the pro Pixel.
Especially the software stuff.. they already ship the hardware. Why is video boost, Video night boost and photo pro mode locked to the pro even though the pixel 8 has all the hardware for it? It's just retarded..
They're trying to be Apple, but in this case, Apple actually fixed this mindset a while ago.
That's Google for you.
@blackmanwhitesuit Apple does make the 15 Pro at a decent size. But it still isn't feature parity with the Pro Max which has a better telephoto lens. Seems they have a lot to learn about not gimping smol models, imagine an iPhone Mini Pro!
@@semijocular but people have become in with camera hardware and battery disparity. The Pixel's difference just seem arbitrary when both phones have the same chipset.
Apple still does that. It's just that you are looking for features in the wrong price range. You should compare the iphone pro models with the normal iphone as that is what is happening here. At least the share the same processor
Sweet merciful Zeus, that first picture in the camera tests is insane. So good to hear the first impressions on the battery life are solid, too.
Something I saw you missed is the face unlock now on the pixels is better on the 8s. They are now class 3 biometric security rating so you can now use face ID for banking apps
As usual, top notch review. I’m considering the 8pro as a spare phone and for photography. Used the Pixel 2, 3a, 4, 7a before and have always loved the camera feature. Probably the best in the market really. The new features intrigue me as well as the new AI features. Either that, or it’s just that Bay blue colour. It’s gorgeous.
Cheers uncle Spurt. I was truly thinking of going for the 8 pro preorder and getting the the pixel watch 2 combo, but then saw the price and had to stop myself. Overall looks superb, but will need to wait for a price drop or get a used/refreshed one.
Ta! And sure it'll get some good deals soon
@@TechSpurtje déteste tes vidéos
@@EmmieSuksaitháts nót vęry níce
Did that... still not sure if I wasted 1100 euros or if I saved 400 euros
@ciobyl I hope it us all great for you!
Upgrading my Pixel 6 to a Pixel 8! Looks good this year. Just wish they changed the finger print sensor to a ultrasonic one
Get the 256gb if ur gonna get this weak phone with snapdragon 870 named tenser 3 5 nm processing and still storage speed 3.0. Trust me, the pixel 8 will go down in price it will litterly be the price of a s23 256gb, which has better performance with 4.0 storage speed 4nm chipset. I don't think the Pixel 8 series will last 3 years their hardware is too weak
I'm waiting for super sonic & knuckles
Same here. Needed new buds so the $200 buds and $325 trade in was too good to pass up. My 6 FP sensor has been really good since 14. Was hit or miss, but now spot on.
I'll wait for pixel 10 as it might be ground breaking just like iphone x was. They'll do something for pixel begin a decade old device. Last year purchased Nothing phone 1 is serving me just fine. Was tempted to buy pixel 7 pro but skipped it this year & still tempting to buy pixel 8 next year but I WON'T until pixel X comes out.
I've got pixel 7 pro, the finger sensor is very fast no problems there
A great review thanks. I'll be looking to upgrade my Pixel 5 in the new year and will look at the Pixel 7 or 8 depending on price and availability. My Pixel 5 has recently been upgraded to Android 14, and very happy with it. I also like it's Spiegen case which has lasted well and has a convenient kick stand that does not affect the wireless charging
I'm also rocking a Pixel 5. A new year's discount on the Pixel 8 would definitely be tempting. Whether I'd spend extra to get the Pro? I'm not sure.
@@WickedRibbonget the pro.
@@adixar Is it really worth the extra $300? I can't see the obvious benefits tbh.
Same here still loving my pixel 5 size factor and still going strong. I think I get a 8 if there is a good price. The pro isnt worth the more cash in my eyes or better for my needs
@@WickedRibbonyes I think the same espacially for my needs it's not worth it
Great video and presentation as always. I've opted for the 8 Pro (not received yet), upgrading from the pixel 6. Hoping it's worth the extra monthly cost. I'll be watching your other pixel 8 Pro related videos too. Thanks again!
Excellent review . I received mine yesterday and am truly amazed at the AI in the camera software, recreating backgroung folliage with such accuracy when you move a subject out the way!!
Looking forward to seeing how it edits my videos over night in the coming week.
It's addictive, right? Can't stop fooling around with photos, feels like a super easy cheat version of Photoshop
@@TechSpurtAbruti
Awesome review, love the degeneracy in the wallpapers (Ichika ftw tho). But there's a few things you get wrong, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro's Face Unlock goes through the TPU and, officially, has the same security as fingerprint unlock (Class 3 - Highest Biometric Class). And, Google One's VPN connects to the fastest server, which is more often than not within the same country, so location trackers will know where you are, maybe a tad less accurate than without. But location tracking isn't what Google One is protecting you from.
Glad a smaller device is coming out. Love my Pixel 5 and I'm still using it. Still fast with A14
pixel 5 is still best compact phone with 8gb ram and no lag
@@JM5C bought mine 2nd hand for under 200usd. It's stupid good for the price and I recommend it for anyone looking for a reliable 2nd hand phone.
Man I loved my Pixel 5. Wish Google would just do a 6 inch phone and plus side and make both phones have the same specs. This whole pro version is BS !
Pixel 5 is goated
@@Jthall1990I would love that. The Pixel 7 phones were kinda like that when the phones barely had enough to distinguish the two versions apart from the screen size and macro lens. But the Pixel 7 line up was also a bit weird.
Great job as always Chris, I have a pixel 7, I like that the new 8 is a bit smaller and more rounded. Won't be upgrading anytime soon, but it's good to know I have an even better Pixel to grab when I do!
I replaced the 7 with an 8.
Feels so much smaller in the hand, you wouldn’t believe it.
Cheers Matt! Aye, I'd say stick with the Pixel 7 for now, still a cracking phone :)
@@TechSpurtEspèce de campeur égoïste 😤
Can’t agree with Mr Spurt; the differences between the 7 and 8 keep mounting for me.
Screen resolution is noticeably better I.e. it doesn’t bother me, and the brightness when out and about is completely superior.
It’s snappier by far (could be better) and is just so much more compact and light.
Camera is better and has a wider lens, although some functions are missing and marked with a notice that they will be added later (!!!!)
Price is disgusting, of course, but you should absolutely pick a used one up in a couple of months.
It feels like a Samsung with a Google Interface; what more do you want?
how do you think it stacks up against the Xiaomi 13TPro, trying to decide
Hopefully a price drop at black Friday I don't want the extra buds just make it a little cheaper instead.
A lot cheaper. How crazy would it be if they just took off the 350 off the pro instead of the watch
Either that or a trade in bonus. Something.
I'd be happy with much less offensive trade in values, woefully bad this year for P7
@@gobit74how much trade in for the p7? I traded my p6p for 400 lol I just bit the deal bc of the watch and new phone for $650 (after trade in/ US location)
@@gobit74check spectrum trade offer
Was waiting for your review before getting a p8, now I can safely get one 😂 will be upgrading from my beloved 4a. Seven years of upgrades and free earbuds to sell for a discount, yes please 😍
Getting ready to upgrade from my very old Galaxy S6 (Yeah, the new seven year plan sounds good to me 🙄). Been waiting for your in-depth take on these...
omg. You still have the fake smirk emoji (it's actually an eyeroll emoji). Samsung was so rude for designing it like that, luckily they fixed it in newer phones.
S23 is much much better
How? My s6 battery was at 50% capacity after 2 years. Had to charge the thing twice a day!
damn
@@xxiamlostxx_dreams_7916Vise moi
Great review, as always. I'm using a Pixel 4a now and decided to pass on the Pixel 8's. Going to wait until Christmas sale and pick up a 7a for a good price.
Gotta say the Gotsuba wallpaper, cultured
Hi mate, love your videos, always check out your channel when looking for new tech. Im due upgrade soon andni have oppo find x3 pro, iv been offered google pixel 8 pro as upgrade deal. Is this phone better than oppo or should i stick with oppo as know this is a decent mobile. Any advice much appreciated
Hi Chris the face unlock is more secure now and can be used to log onto things like banking apps.
Always an absolute hoot and a brilliant review as well. Getting the 8 pro anyway but always interested in your take on it bud, love ya😁
I picked up the porcelain Pro in 256GB. Looks amazing.
Is there any way to take 1:1 square photos on the stock camera app yet? I'd love a new pixel, but need that function for work
All these reviews out today, but Uncle spurt comes first for me!
Looking forward to hearing your testing about the front camera's autofocus on P8P, I use selfie cam the most to take group photos
How would you compare the P8 (non-Pro) to the Zenfone 9?
I replaced my P6 with the Z9 after your and MKBHD's reviews due to the P6 just feeling like a brick in my hands.
With some hardware issues causing random reboots (that Asus was hardly helpful in dealing with) and other minor things, I'm considering replacing it with the P8, or holding out for the P9, if it's not worth making the change now.
I originally owned the Pixel 1 and then the Pixel 4, I'm excited to be updating to the Pixel 8 Pro today (supposed to be delivered at some point). I love how long these phones last for. My Pixel 1's battery failed so I went to the Pixel 4, which I have had since 2019. My Pixel 4 camera is just giving out + the battery is dying as well. The Pixel 8 Pro is going to have support for the next 7 years. Which I plan to keep the entire time.
Yeah same here I ordered the 8 but was sent the 8 Pro so then i decided to just keep the Pro also my pixel 4a 5G still going strong and with the free software update to Android 14, nearly 4 years out of a phone is great but it's still going! so it a perfect back up or second phone
Great initial review and love the humor! I would love the 8 pro but I'll stick with my 6 for a while.
Exactly the same for me. Just doens't justify the upgrade from my 6 to be fair. Google have done nothing special to make me want the 8. Lets wait for the 9 :D
Google pays $400 for a Pixel 6 pro trade in. $700 for Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel watch 2 isn't too shabby.
@@r000bie true, but I intend to get it later through my carrier but thanks for the heads up!
My pixel 6 is performing well with android 14. I think i will change it for the pixel 8 next october when they launch the 9.
Your reviews save my life 💪
Hey I'm looking for a tracker that works well with my Pixel. Air tag and Smart Tag are brand specific and the Tile isn't the best. Any ideas?
Does it have over heating issues? I tend to use youtube for listening to music and use a music player app and i want to see if the phone will be ok
I have one question, where do you get your wallpapers 😬
Came for Yotsuba, stayed for the video, then subscribed. Great comparison and exactly what I was looking for.
Eyy fellow yotsuba enjoyer
Same
LOL I thoroughly enjoyed the speaker test.
Another great comparison. Ridiculous they don't put auto focus on the selfie camera on both. 🤣
Any news on the pixel 8a? I would love to see a bodget pixel blower.
That battery life has me hyped
Where can I found the wallpapers you use to your phone please get a link
Please make more of those quality small phones.
Feels like they only just brought out the 7! 🤔
Need to know about the modem and efficiency.. does it still have same problems as before ? Does it kill battery??
Same like last year
Hazel all the way. If the battery is decent, I may choose it over the 5 V.
LOL, Tech Spurt is always based with those anime wallpapers.
Which cameras do you use for recording videos?
Team blue for the 8 Pro. It just clicks for me.
Same, such a nice colour!
I don't like the baby blue personally. Dark blue like on the oneplus would have looked nicer.
@@TechSpurtje déteste ta chaîne
Where do you get your wallpapers from?
I really need to know if the sticky scrolling issue is fixed. My 7 pro was horrible.
Great phones, i would love to grab one but I will stick with my Pixel 6 pro until the Pixel 10 series
Looks good and I dont think we should be too put off by price as there will be plenty of deals over the next 6 months 👍.
So is now a good time to wait and see if the 7 pro drops in price and buy that?
Plz make a hands on comparison between xperia 1 V vs google 8 and samsung s23 ultra. Specially in terms of battery drain, stability, perfirmance, in hand feel and overall value. Pleaseeeeeee
Where do you get those wallpapers from😮
Where you get such nice wallpapers from?
How'd you get what's on display. Mine just stays dark
In a desperate attempted to find a review by you the moment Pixel 8 was presented I lost all brain functionality and couldn't remember your channel name... needless to say 'SquirtTech' gave some different results.
Ayo
can you plug in headphones via the charging input though?
Are you able to side load geek bench?
how about the battery? better than pixel 7a? I have the 7a and I am disappointed with the battery. thank you!!
Where do you get those wallpapers
Yes. Yes.. unusual was the word i was looking for. Checking temperature huh.
How about bass in speakers compared to Pixel 6 or 7?
I just want to point out that the face unlock is actually more secure now (level 3) due to software upgrades which enables it to be used for app locks as well.
Cheers, a very good point!
So does it detect a photograph? Or even holding a video of your face on another phone in front of it?
@@High.on.Life_DnB those fail
Yes indeed. You can use banking apps with the face unlock now. It is a first in the Android world.
Could you upload (via any link cloud) some original size pictures from both Pixel 8 & Pixel 8 Pro (mostly from main-GN2 50MP sensor). I am digital designer and I have noticed some differences (especially at night shots) which they shouldn't have been there, since both phones share the same sensor. Thanks in advance.
Btw, it's an upgraded GN1 sensor
Sticking with my Pixel 7 this year (great handset, no issues whatsoever), so I'll revisit when the Pixel 9 appears. Only thing is, Google seem to be bumping the price each generation now, which isn't good. I refuse to step into the premium pricing rip-off market!
it's a pixel shop black friday and get it at a price it's actually worth after my trade in ill have my pixel 8 for 400
I have a Pixel 7 too, don't see the need to upgrade till Pixel 10 tbh
I'd argue if you generally upgrade your phone (almost) every year, you already stepped into the premium pricing rip-off market.
Please upload details complete camera review on pixel 8 series ❤
Where do I find those wallpapers?
How's the heating issues on normal usage?
That's a late upload! Cheers Spurt
😅it's 00H57 here in South Africa and I'm watching Uncle spurt
Thanks for this. From this my take is if coming new to Pixel and you want everything get the Pro otherwise the 8 is absolutely fine and 300 cheaper and definitely not an upgrade from a 7 or 6 of either model.
can the pro do 4k HDR at 60fps or is it restricted to 30fps? ta
The screen of this phone can get very bright, but how is it on the lowest setting? Can you check the time at night or turning the phone on in the dark almost blind you?
I'm a big lover of the pixel lineup but I've had battery problems with almost all of them. Plus I tried out one high end Motorola and Samsung and realized they're both more feature packed for the price and age. But Google is like apple, you buy it and it just works so well. Plus it's also google so everything is seamless. Had a pixel 1,2,3,5,6a (returned). Now the pixel 5 has a 300$ trade in value but I'll wait for Black Friday and see if the prices get any better. Really really wanted to get the pixel 8, but I'll continue to wait with my Pixel 5
The price may go down but the trade in value of the 5 will fall. You may still be able to get the pro with the free pixel watch... Best deal you will likely get. If you don't want the watch you can probably sell it for 200 or 250, which, combined with the 300 trade in value is a great deal on the 8 pro
Defo worth upgrading 😂
Where do you get anime wallpapers from?
What does the temperature sensor actually do?
they look real good , G getting better and better
Can I know where do you get the wallpapers from?
@@clivemccabe1973 Ty
Best review! Love from Goa, India 🇮🇳
What's really interesting about the bay colour when I sew the model in the showrooms the blue colour isn't as blue as shown in the videos it's smaller bit of faint light blue much lighter than what is shown in the video
It looks almost periwinkle to me
@@Autumn_Blessings dya like dags?
Will the pixel 8 work in Saudi Arabia? Will it support 5G
Got the 8 pro coming later today ! My Motorola edge 20 lite charging port broke last weekend so food timing and excuse for a new phone 😂
Very nice video
I wish they'd do a pro in the smaller size. I have the P7P and I just want a smaller pro like iPhone. I have kind of got used to it but when I hold a smaller phone again I get shocked how big the pixel pros are. That said, 999 for the p8p seems too much even though it's only marginally more after tax is considered.
I totally agree with you ... I would have preferred a pixel 8 with all the functionality of the pro.
Well, gotta make our voice heard. That would be ideal to have a pixel 8, pixel 8 pro, and pixel 8 pro ultra/max
What's wrong with big phone
@@fighterinmkiwiscience3517 It's not easy to use them with one hand
what's the link for wallpaper ?
Wow, I really want her. What a beauty!
And also the Pixel 8, I want it too.
Looking forward to Samsung S23 Fe vs A54 comparison.
I cannot wait to hold the Bay Blue pro 8 (512 gb) In my hands 😍, hopefully it arrives the end of next week.
Would love to know if someone can tell me the future will I need the extra ram during those 7 years. End of life for my note 10 plus and extra rame was not needed.
Are we going to see a new pixel fold also a tablet and laptop
Uncle Spurt, what watch do you use?
This is a weird question.. I fall asleep listening to podcasts. Do alarms on Pixels play through the phone and headphones at the same time? That used to work on my Samsung, but since moved to iPhone and the alarm only plays through the phone speakes, even when headphones are connected. Very annoying.
traded in the pixel 7 for the pixel 8, it was totally worth it, and once you have it in your hand you will know why.
How is face unlock less secure? It has same level security the pixel 4xl had
How would you compare the pixel 8's battery life to the pixel 7, Both when they were brand new?
Great!!! The Pixels are out and they are looking even better than the 7 except for this year the pro is actually prettier than the 8 and I love it all the way but did you say 7 years? That makes them worth it plus a booklet for our aunties man Google is really running the generosity thing to its limits I really hope this means the 7's price will now drop to my level. But great colours and great review .
Huh im confused, I thought that the pixel 8 had a rear 50 MP camera and not 12MP... Why did he say that its 12MP by default on the pixel 8 and that you can only set it to 50MP on the 8pro in pro settings...
please post a comparison video with pixel 7a
Excellent choice of phone wallpaper