I have been using Google Pixel 8 pro for more or less four months. The things that I hate about this phone are the overheating issues and the extremely slow charging, but altogether it's a great phone. I have never seen any lag, it has always been fast and smooth, and its display and photographic compartment are top. I am aware that it can't be compared to phones like Samsung s24 ultra or Iphone 15 pro max, but we should also consider that it is cheaper: at this moment, on Amazon it costs 699 euros! There is no way that Samsung s24 ultra and especially Iphone 15 pro max will have this price, surely not in the next future. I don't think my next phone will be a Pixel, but in the last two years I lost track of how many phones I had, and if there is something that I learned is that perfection doesn't exist, there will always be something we'll complain about.
@@gregjefferson8112 I had the P8P since launch with the fast-charging brick too. And recently, it has been charging slower than usual. Not sure if I have to look back at the battery settings but it all seems the same and not sure why the charge times are slower now.
@@RUmlas This is something I wanted to comment about. This issue started sometime around April and is related to some PD/fast chargers (e.g., Anker). What happens is the charging current (mAh) is jumping every few seconds from zero to max and this means that it isn't charging every few seconds! You can check this either by using an app like ChargeMeter or by going to battery setting where it will say "connected not charging". I can't find the pattern which chargers work and which don't (sadly Apple one work). I'm surprised that this issue is not talked about at all.
Good video, but a few corrections: * Though Samsung first announced Circle to Search, it was released on the Pixel on the same day, namely on January 31 (the release date of the Samsung S24). * The Pixel 8 Pro charges in 1 hour and 36 mins, so not over 2 hours (if you have the 30W charger that you talk about). Also, you say facial-recognition works better on the iPhone and the fingerprint sensor is faster on the S24U. Fair, but you should also mention that the Pixel 8 Pro achieves secure face unlock with a WAY smaller cutout than the iPhone and also offers an alternative with the fingerprint sensor. E.g. on the iPhone you have to pick up your phone from your desk to unlock it, on the Pixel you can just put your finger on it. Now, the S24U also has secure face unlock. I'm glad to hear that the Pixel 9 Pro (coming in a few weeks) will also have a ultrasonic fingerprint sensor .
Over 2 hours??????? I have an official google charger 30W, which is what it supports. It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes from 0-100, from 25% (which is usually when i plug it in), about 50 minutes.
@@sanfordkells887 Right? Like I plug my phone in, I go do something, by the time I get back (15-20 minutes) I'm already 25-30% over what I initially had.
Pixel 8 Pro owner here. circle 2 search was available since launch of the phone, also face id is not useable when it gets a bit darker compaired to iphone where it works in complete darkness. also the phone gets extremly hot by very light useages to thr point i cant hold it anymore in my hand. i never game on the 8pro because of that reason. also there are alot of features that are region related. you can use some features in the US you cant do in Europe for example. Also when i record a video and move the camera not very slowly there are very weird ghosting frames i dont know how to explaine it looks as if there are some frames wobbeling around or missing
good video presentation and review! at 1:58 , i recommend after you're finished editing your video, normalizing or compressing the entire final audio so that any added sound effects don't stand out as noticably louder than your voice. you should notice any loud spikes in the audio level out when you do this.
I'm enjoying my Pixel 8 Pro and luckily didn't have major issues. It's better than my Pixel 6 for heating issues. I even filmed an entire Air show in near 100F weather albeit in super battery saver mode to compensate for the temps and duration. Gaming is fun and dunno why I've had good luck so far including mostly with my Pixel 6, except for filming in 4k where it got hot after a bit, I'm lucky and recognize that's validity to your statements on the phone. 🍻 great video!
I bought the google pixel 8 pro about a month ago. I had the same problems with games and even Brawl stars had frame drops . However now everything is fixed and smooth
@@jesiptet6406 I mean the camera is straight up amazing , maybe a little bit in lower light with video it struggles but other than that everything is great, even the zoom is great . People seem to hate this phone for no good reason, they do not understand how smooth and nice the OS is. I wanted to buy a phone and stand out from all the iphones and I did. I think it was worth is and I wouldnt trade it with anything in its price range
@@jesiptet6406 I mean the camera is straight up amazing, maybe a little bit in lower light with video it struggles but other than that everything is great, even the zoom is great. People seem to hate this phone for no good reason, they do not understand how smooth and nice the OS is. I wanted to buy a phone and stand out from all the iphones and I did. I think it was worth it and I wouldnt trade it with anything in its price range.
My fingerprint sensor has been flawless on the P8P, coming from a samsung z fold 5. I do also use facial recognition on the P8P since it has the same security certificate as the iPhone face id, for payment and other login stuff. The facial recognition on the P8P usually beats my fingerprint unlock anyway. This was something I missed on the newer Samsung devices since the facial recognition does not have the same security certification.
I like your phases and I feel like you can look broadly at the entire Google phone experience starting with the Nexus up to the recent Pixel 9 announcement and put these phases along a timeline
This is spot on and a great reminder as I debate a pixel 9 pro XL big large but at the same time google said my iPhone pro max mega bigo 1TB is only worth 400usd trade in. I’ll wait 3 months for the pixel 50% price drop and buy it then, lol.
Bought the pixel fold last year and I loved it, after watching this though I fully understand what you mean. You’ll love your new pixel but the bugs don’t get fixed fast enough and I hate to say it but I switched back to iPhone and I strongly regret it. Now that RCS chats are opened up with the iOS beta and they fixed the gripes that I had
Should I go for the s24 plus or the pixel 8 pro?(Also thank you for the real review I think I might go for pixel since my only concern was the gaming experience)
Guys I’ve been an android fan/user since forever but I switched to the iPhone 15 pro max when it released. Seen the teaser for the Pixel 9 series, would anyone think it would be nice to switch back?
My phone is so weird. I have a pixel 8 PRO and ONLY one weekends. My charging messes up. It will stay at 70 or 80 percent and I have to reset my phone.. it's like someone is telling me to stay home bc Im not going out of my phone isn't fully charged
Okay but serious question for everyone here. I’m about to upgrade from my 12 pro max, and I’ve been looking at the p8p for a hot minute. Is it worth switching?
Great video. I have a iPhone 15 pro max and a pixel 8 pro and I go back and forth to both and my one sim, just today my iPad Mini 6gen display died after cracking screen last year and being told it would be cheaper to buy a new one then but anyways looking at maybe selling iPhone and pixel and getting the one plus open to take up the spot of two phones or a phone and iPad. Thoughts from anyone much appreciated 👍
I think the 1+ open is a freaking awesome device, but bro if something were to go wrong you've sold both of your phones instead of purchasing a $500 tablet idk id give that a little more thought cuz of how much foldable phones mess up in some way?
the 3 "phase" is correct I got my pixel 7a right about when it released and for the first 2 weeks it was perfect, then after that it sucked,the battery life and the heat was really gettin bad ,but then google dropped the android 14 update and it fixed pretty much everything, then it was back to being perfect for me but then its screen broke (my fault)
@@naseemspeach Taking a break and not forgetting about yourself is a very important thing man! (Let's all not forget that please) Thanks for your work too 🙏
Is it possible to use the AI features on an image captured with external camera? For example, I use Sony mirrorless to capture and copy to the phone via usb
I used it for 3 months until i finally given up and switched to my first ever iPhone (also 15PM) So much better in many terms like battery, performance and software experience
@@passivevii4052 I considerd the S24+, but i wont pay full price for a shitty exynos here in germany. S24U is too big/heavy and the OP12 is probably fine, but i wanted something else (i had the Oneplus 7 Pro for 4,5years), since they kinda lost their identity. Iphone is not all perfect, i hate the keyboard for example, but its an crazy good phone to be honest. I also think the iPhone will hold many years, i also got an 7 year old iPad Pro 10.5" which is still on the newest iPad OS and works just fine 😅
I sincerely hope with the 9 Pro they add 45w charging and it looks like they're going to get an Ultrasonic sensor. I love the flexibility and various modes that the Galaxy has, but low light and motion photos for the Galaxy is so far behind the Pixel experience. I also wish that Google would add Dolby Atmos because that has become my favorite Galaxy feature by far. I imagine I'll snag a Pixel 9 Pro or a Fold if the cameras are the same as the Pro. My tiny hands didn't love the Pixel 8 Pro because of it's size, but with a smaller one coming, it might be perfect.
Been with Pixel since the beginning. Heck been with Pixel before it was even called that..from Nexus 4 onwards. Not going anywhere. Sammys don't do anything for me...they copy everything from Apple and Google in any case and if I move in the future it will be an iPhone over a Samsung android.
Got the pixel 6 at launch and worst device ever…at the time. I ended up returning it within my 2 weeks due to bug issues. But loved the sea foam color. But I would definitely try the pixel again though.
Speak on it. Google Pixel is the most overhyped phone on the planet and US consumers are the worst culprit for it but it goes without saying they've slowly become a little Winnie bit more popular
Lies... iPhone is... Have you been to Africa bro only 1 percent no what pixel is ... I am using a pixel typing this and I took this phone out and not everyone knows what a pixel is only the tech guys or few people... If you don't own an iPhone you're nobody in front of an iPhone user here
if you cringed at the intro don't worry... I cringed too 🥲
Na man I loved it, keep doing what you do
@@guillermozaina5544thanks bro 😄
It’s never cringe bro but a good change is always welcome 🫰🏻
I liked it ❤
😂😂😂
I love my p8p. Once you take a photo and it inishes (Processing) the pics are insane.
I have been using Google Pixel 8 pro for more or less four months. The things that I hate about this phone are the overheating issues and the extremely slow charging, but altogether it's a great phone. I have never seen any lag, it has always been fast and smooth, and its display and photographic compartment are top. I am aware that it can't be compared to phones like Samsung s24 ultra or Iphone 15 pro max, but we should also consider that it is cheaper: at this moment, on Amazon it costs 699 euros! There is no way that Samsung s24 ultra and especially Iphone 15 pro max will have this price, surely not in the next future.
I don't think my next phone will be a Pixel, but in the last two years I lost track of how many phones I had, and if there is something that I learned is that perfection doesn't exist, there will always be something we'll complain about.
Yeah the over heating is everything to me. Just kills the experience although I find everything else about it is fantastic.
Buy a fast charger it will charge less than 2 hrs.
@@gregjefferson8112 I had the P8P since launch with the fast-charging brick too. And recently, it has been charging slower than usual. Not sure if I have to look back at the battery settings but it all seems the same and not sure why the charge times are slower now.
@@RUmlas This is something I wanted to comment about. This issue started sometime around April and is related to some PD/fast chargers (e.g., Anker). What happens is the charging current (mAh) is jumping every few seconds from zero to max and this means that it isn't charging every few seconds! You can check this either by using an app like ChargeMeter or by going to battery setting where it will say "connected not charging". I can't find the pattern which chargers work and which don't (sadly Apple one work). I'm surprised that this issue is not talked about at all.
What about p9p?
Loveeee the pacing of this video. Very well done
Thank you 😄
Good video, but a few corrections:
* Though Samsung first announced Circle to Search, it was released on the Pixel on the same day, namely on January 31 (the release date of the Samsung S24).
* The Pixel 8 Pro charges in 1 hour and 36 mins, so not over 2 hours (if you have the 30W charger that you talk about).
Also, you say facial-recognition works better on the iPhone and the fingerprint sensor is faster on the S24U. Fair, but you should also mention that the Pixel 8 Pro achieves secure face unlock with a WAY smaller cutout than the iPhone and also offers an alternative with the fingerprint sensor. E.g. on the iPhone you have to pick up your phone from your desk to unlock it, on the Pixel you can just put your finger on it. Now, the S24U also has secure face unlock. I'm glad to hear that the Pixel 9 Pro (coming in a few weeks) will also have a ultrasonic fingerprint sensor .
Hey you should review this phone lol
Over 2 hours??????? I have an official google charger 30W, which is what it supports. It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes from 0-100, from 25% (which is usually when i plug it in), about 50 minutes.
I agree i have the pixel 8 pro too with the official 30W charger and the charging time matches a bit with what you said.
@@Enzovaho I think the 8 pro charges pretty good I have no complaints at all.
@@sanfordkells887 Right? Like I plug my phone in, I go do something, by the time I get back (15-20 minutes) I'm already 25-30% over what I initially had.
Mediocre. Any OnePlus from 10 to 100% within 30min.
Only thing going for the pixel is the camera. Besides that, it's a midrange phone.
@@sanfordkells887 yeah me too it charges good and have no complaints so far
Drinking water at the start is diabolical work bro 😂 excellent review 🎉
Thank you brother 🤣🔥
Pixel 8 Pro owner here. circle 2 search was available since launch of the phone, also face id is not useable when it gets a bit darker compaired to iphone where it works in complete darkness. also the phone gets extremly hot by very light useages to thr point i cant hold it anymore in my hand. i never game on the 8pro because of that reason. also there are alot of features that are region related. you can use some features in the US you cant do in Europe for example. Also when i record a video and move the camera not very slowly there are very weird ghosting frames i dont know how to explaine it looks as if there are some frames wobbeling around or missing
good video presentation and review! at 1:58 , i recommend after you're finished editing your video, normalizing or compressing the entire final audio so that any added sound effects don't stand out as noticably louder than your voice. you should notice any loud spikes in the audio level out when you do this.
the phases are so accurate lol
I'm enjoying my Pixel 8 Pro and luckily didn't have major issues. It's better than my Pixel 6 for heating issues. I even filmed an entire Air show in near 100F weather albeit in super battery saver mode to compensate for the temps and duration. Gaming is fun and dunno why I've had good luck so far including mostly with my Pixel 6, except for filming in 4k where it got hot after a bit, I'm lucky and recognize that's validity to your statements on the phone. 🍻 great video!
I bought the google pixel 8 pro about a month ago. I had the same problems with games and even Brawl stars had frame drops . However now everything is fixed and smooth
It's good with an update? What about camera and the overall phone in your side?
@@jesiptet6406 I mean the camera is straight up amazing , maybe a little bit in lower light with video it struggles but other than that everything is great, even the zoom is great . People seem to hate this phone for no good reason, they do not understand how smooth and nice the OS is. I wanted to buy a phone and stand out from all the iphones and I did. I think it was worth is and I wouldnt trade it with anything in its price range
@@jesiptet6406 I mean the camera is straight up amazing, maybe a little bit in lower light with video it struggles but other than that everything is great, even the zoom is great. People seem to hate this phone for no good reason, they do not understand how smooth and nice the OS is. I wanted to buy a phone and stand out from all the iphones and I did. I think it was worth it and I wouldnt trade it with anything in its price range.
Nice video bro!
Btw im still using Google Pixel XL o_0
3:37 bruh i thought my screen is so dirty 🤣😅
😂
Me too. I blew it but it didn't go awayb
My fingerprint sensor has been flawless on the P8P, coming from a samsung z fold 5. I do also use facial recognition on the P8P since it has the same security certificate as the iPhone face id, for payment and other login stuff. The facial recognition on the P8P usually beats my fingerprint unlock anyway. This was something I missed on the newer Samsung devices since the facial recognition does not have the same security certification.
I like your phases and I feel like you can look broadly at the entire Google phone experience starting with the Nexus up to the recent Pixel 9 announcement and put these phases along a timeline
My S24 has way more bugs when first purchased than my Pixel 7 pro ever did🤔
I definitely miss the camera in my 7pro too
Will it be worth it to buy a p7p now? (Its a bit hard for me to go for 8p but still possible if I had to) what do u think?
Let me know what they say .... Cuz me too @@yasas1465
@@yasas1465 it is
@@yasas1465 only problem is software updates
dude great content, nice speaking, good video quality over all, keep going!
The phases of a pixel=facts 😅…😮💨
🤣
This is spot on and a great reminder as I debate a pixel 9 pro XL big large but at the same time google said my iPhone pro max mega bigo 1TB is only worth 400usd trade in. I’ll wait 3 months for the pixel 50% price drop and buy it then, lol.
My biggest issue with the camera is the edge distortion. Theres soooo much of it on the main camera. At least on the minimum focal distance
Good point, ever tested it in macro photography? I'm interested in this Pixel 8 pro mainly for photography.
What a content...
Just subbed...
As a pixel 8 user thus is soooo factual 😊
THANK YOU FOR TAKING UP THE CHARGING SPEED!!! 2024. it should have at least 67w. But not even the 9 pro xl has that! such a shame
I knew I liked you bro, a fellow Cowboys fan! Let’s hope we have a better year this season! Ha ha
Bought the pixel fold last year and I loved it, after watching this though I fully understand what you mean. You’ll love your new pixel but the bugs don’t get fixed fast enough and I hate to say it but I switched back to iPhone and I strongly regret it. Now that RCS chats are opened up with the iOS beta and they fixed the gripes that I had
Lets not forget the Apple iPhone overheating issue at launch.
Cool post ! Does the pixel 8 pro support usb devices with exFAT protocol ?
Hey Naseem ! :) Which is the update you speak about in phase 3 ? Is that an update that already come or just a dream you made ? ;) Thanks.
Should I go for the s24 plus or the pixel 8 pro?(Also thank you for the real review I think I might go for pixel since my only concern was the gaming experience)
Guys I’ve been an android fan/user since forever but I switched to the iPhone 15 pro max when it released. Seen the teaser for the Pixel 9 series, would anyone think it would be nice to switch back?
Hardware is really good but no hope for the tensor gran chip
May upgrade my 7 Pro for the 9 Pro...
Won't lie, the tinkerer in me always has me putting my pixel in dev/debug mode and fucking around with it during phase 2 😅
🤣🤣🤣
My phone is so weird. I have a pixel 8 PRO and ONLY one weekends. My charging messes up. It will stay at 70 or 80 percent and I have to reset my phone.. it's like someone is telling me to stay home bc Im not going out of my phone isn't fully charged
What with the videos now? Do you recommend me this phone for the next month?
Okay but serious question for everyone here. I’m about to upgrade from my 12 pro max, and I’ve been looking at the p8p for a hot minute. Is it worth switching?
update your 12pm to ios 18, its more worth than buying this phone
That noise around 1:50 scared the crap out of me on headphones
Keep up Yo!❤
7pro had network issues I loved but the network 😢 I don’t know about the 8 now I am afraid of getting a pixel, maybe it will have a network problem
Great video. I have a iPhone 15 pro max and a pixel 8 pro and I go back and forth to both and my one sim, just today my iPad Mini 6gen display died after cracking screen last year and being told it would be cheaper to buy a new one then but anyways looking at maybe selling iPhone and pixel and getting the one plus open to take up the spot of two phones or a phone and iPad. Thoughts from anyone much appreciated 👍
I think the 1+ open is a freaking awesome device, but bro if something were to go wrong you've sold both of your phones instead of purchasing a $500 tablet idk id give that a little more thought cuz of how much foldable phones mess up in some way?
Nas I've got a question, how does it perform against the s23 fe? Is there that much of a difference?
Everything you said is facts.
The Google Pixel 8 pro is a very good phone though. Definitely the BEST pixel so far.
When is the next pixel fold projected?
I believe August 13th with the rest of the pixel 9 lineup
Wish you did an extremely detailed like 30 or 40 mins long time review 😅
Great vid
can you compare pixel 8 pro with pixel 9 .
As it is cheaper than 9 and has video boost too.
But pixel 9 dont have video boost
the 3 "phase" is correct
I got my pixel 7a right about when it released and for the first 2 weeks it was perfect, then after that it sucked,the battery life and the heat was really gettin bad ,but then google dropped the android 14 update and it fixed pretty much everything, then it was back to being perfect for me but then its screen broke (my fault)
You slowed down a lot bro
I know, had to mentally take a break, I will be posting very consistently from now on 👍🏾
@@naseemspeach Taking a break and not forgetting about yourself is a very important thing man! (Let's all not forget that please) Thanks for your work too 🙏
works for me, I always buy 2 or 3 year old phones
No P9P or P9P XL content?? 😮
Hi I am getting pixel 8 pro in £600 should I buy or will wait for any new device?
The pixel 8 pro is a great phone I really don't see no difference in the 9 series I'll wait until the 10 or 11 to upgrade.
Wait for the 9 pro to come out in august. Then the 8 pro should be cheaper
I often use circle to search to translate text and copy text, I rarely use it for search
Is it me or the sound is too low?
A year later and its still great 😎
"Hey!... If you've never seen me before... my name is NotSeen"
Is it possible to use the AI features on an image captured with external camera? For example, I use Sony mirrorless to capture and copy to the phone via usb
Use Google Photos. Some basic feature are on there too.
Had this phone, didn’t last a month with it until I switched to the 15 Pro Max
I used it for 3 months until i finally given up and switched to my first ever iPhone (also 15PM)
So much better in many terms like battery, performance and software experience
What were your problems with it?
@@GAMERGEBITERso you joined the dark side instead of just getting a Samsung or OnePlus
@@passivevii4052 I considerd the S24+, but i wont pay full price for a shitty exynos here in germany. S24U is too big/heavy and the OP12 is probably fine, but i wanted something else (i had the Oneplus 7 Pro for 4,5years), since they kinda lost their identity.
Iphone is not all perfect, i hate the keyboard for example, but its an crazy good phone to be honest.
I also think the iPhone will hold many years, i also got an 7 year old iPad Pro 10.5" which is still on the newest iPad OS and works just fine 😅
what problems???
So I’m guessing that the P8P is a 50/50 gamble.
Good phone, but not flagship.
I sincerely hope with the 9 Pro they add 45w charging and it looks like they're going to get an Ultrasonic sensor. I love the flexibility and various modes that the Galaxy has, but low light and motion photos for the Galaxy is so far behind the Pixel experience. I also wish that Google would add Dolby Atmos because that has become my favorite Galaxy feature by far. I imagine I'll snag a Pixel 9 Pro or a Fold if the cameras are the same as the Pro. My tiny hands didn't love the Pixel 8 Pro because of it's size, but with a smaller one coming, it might be perfect.
You have to buy it because of the pun on pixelate. 😉
i am in phase one for 11 month's with pixel 7a
Why is your name arabic?
Do you name what your name means ? in its original language 😂😂 it is beautiful
In other words, get the pixel phone one year after its release and don’t use it as your primary phone.
That's why I'll roll w sam or moto
Pixel got the worst fingerprint scanner ever in the phones I used
Been with Pixel since the beginning. Heck been with Pixel before it was even called that..from Nexus 4 onwards. Not going anywhere. Sammys don't do anything for me...they copy everything from Apple and Google in any case and if I move in the future it will be an iPhone over a Samsung android.
Lol all apple do is copy and alot of Google standards .Come from Sammy
❤
solid phone which can be dodged yearly
But there is first-class protection, unlike Chinese smartphones and even Samsung
First!!!!
:)
dzude the camera is really it
New genre
Lol I have a bay blue one on the way
It's not worth the price for what it offers
Nah, it's just fine if you get it on sale. Not the best package, but the pictures are amazing.
You need to get it on sales. No one should stupidly buy it at the RRP
Give me the phone 😢
Bro we NEED you to cover the OnePlus 12
Battery life is bad on 5G connection. 4G or 5G connection keeps disconnecting. Quality control is bad on Google Phones some phone’s are faulty.
Got the pixel 6 at launch and worst device ever…at the time. I ended up returning it within my 2 weeks due to bug issues. But loved the sea foam color. But I would definitely try the pixel again though.
Mediocre chipset for Gaming 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Speak on it. Google Pixel is the most overhyped phone on the planet and US consumers are the worst culprit for it but it goes without saying they've slowly become a little Winnie bit more popular
Lies... iPhone is... Have you been to Africa bro only 1 percent no what pixel is ... I am using a pixel typing this and I took this phone out and not everyone knows what a pixel is only the tech guys or few people... If you don't own an iPhone you're nobody in front of an iPhone user here
Crappy phone with pathetic chipset.
giveaway to me 🎉
My biggest issue with the camera is the edge distortion. Theres soooo much of it on the main camera. At least on the minimum focal distance