Google Pixel 8 Pro - Early Thoughts!

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  • First Impressions of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
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  • @Dave2D
    @Dave2D  7 месяцев назад +1541

    SEVEN YEARS OF OS UPDATES.....
    🔥🔥🔥

    • @jaughnekow
      @jaughnekow 7 месяцев назад +21

      now that is awesome...worth buying

    • @kidgoku712
      @kidgoku712 7 месяцев назад +64

      That's good, but will the hardware last that long?

    • @diego-zh2th
      @diego-zh2th 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@kidgoku712they partnered with IFixedIt to make the pixel 8 more repairable and now there are official guides and parts to change the screen, battery and cameras. So it's great

    • @amerlock2169
      @amerlock2169 7 месяцев назад +9

      I don't know what's up, but still don't CARE 🗣📣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

    • @shibashisroy4212
      @shibashisroy4212 7 месяцев назад +13

      5 years of OS is enough

  • @SandeepV-nk7vs
    @SandeepV-nk7vs 7 месяцев назад +3221

    7 years of Updates is impressive. Almost as impressive as Google NOT DISCONTINUING the Pixel within 7 years...

    • @TwistedShrapnel
      @TwistedShrapnel 7 месяцев назад +309

      Lmao, can’t wait to see them announce killing this software updates support in 5 yrs from now.

    • @-_--le3zk
      @-_--le3zk 7 месяцев назад +226

      ​@@TwistedShrapnelwell 5 years is also great imo

    • @franklingoodwin
      @franklingoodwin 7 месяцев назад +168

      Why would they be discontinue the Pixels in 7 years? This is literally the 8th generation of Pixel phones. If they were going to discontinue them they would would have years ago

    • @jakoick1298
      @jakoick1298 7 месяцев назад +198

      @@franklingoodwinpixel was inches away from getting cancelled during pixel 4 era, they kept it afloat by making it a midranger in pixel 5

    • @RadicalAntifa
      @RadicalAntifa 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@jakoick1298After releasing one of their best and most successful Pixel 3??? Bruh ya got brain damage or somethin?

  • @kvn1718
    @kvn1718 7 месяцев назад +334

    Thank you for being the one reviewer to actually show and compare the front screens btwn the 8 pro and the 7 pro

    • @neog.1901
      @neog.1901 7 месяцев назад +11

      Right? I didn't realize the 8 Pro had symmetrical bezels until I watched this video. I know it's a small detail, but for me symmetrical bezels add a little bit oomph to the overall design of a phone. It's almost as if the designers really wished to leave no detail untouched, which is great considering we're talking about a $1000 phone.

  • @Wags1477
    @Wags1477 7 месяцев назад +76

    I’ve watched several first impressions/first looks and this is by far the most informative and detailed. Great work Dave! I learned much more from you and I greatly appreciate it! 🎉

    • @roflmfao4life
      @roflmfao4life 7 месяцев назад +1

      What separates him from the rest?

  • @mwd6478
    @mwd6478 7 месяцев назад +2

    So many more important details in this review versus others and actual context to previous devices. Great job

  • @Vijay248
    @Vijay248 7 месяцев назад +824

    Thank you for listing the prices in sane numbers ($1000 instead of $999)! I wish all reviewers did that.

    • @Tyler_ThaTruth
      @Tyler_ThaTruth 7 месяцев назад +31

      its just 1 dollar, not like it includes tax anyway

    • @mahams9999
      @mahams9999 7 месяцев назад +19

      Dave seems to be the kind of person who would obsess around even and round numbers like that hehe

    • @IzukuLuffyAsta
      @IzukuLuffyAsta 7 месяцев назад +62

      $999 🤯🤯🤯
      $1000 😑😑😑

    • @bradavon
      @bradavon 7 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@Tyler_ThaTruthit does where I live.

    • @Qimchiy
      @Qimchiy 7 месяцев назад +20

      ​@@Tyler_ThaTruthit's psychology.

  • @xenxynon
    @xenxynon 7 месяцев назад +906

    He's just getting more handsome everyday

    • @zoutakbeer
      @zoutakbeer 7 месяцев назад +11

      Yae Miko is hitting on Freminé

    • @Rindmann
      @Rindmann 7 месяцев назад +72

      Nah, Short Hair was way better

    • @gabbo004
      @gabbo004 7 месяцев назад +31

      ​@@Rindmannnah he fine both ways

    • @FalconBlack
      @FalconBlack 7 месяцев назад +4

      Or beautiful

    • @slimernizer101
      @slimernizer101 7 месяцев назад +18

      gaay

  • @dineshroy8165
    @dineshroy8165 7 месяцев назад

    You've summed up things really well on this on, Dave. Good on ya!

  • @aazn98
    @aazn98 7 месяцев назад

    Loved your infographic video dave!

  • @RUmlas
    @RUmlas 7 месяцев назад +114

    I know this was an early thoughts video, but I do see this Pixel 8 Pro as an upgrade. I'm coming from a Pixel 6 Pro. When I bought the unlocked phone from the Google store, I traded in my Pixel 5. I compare the price of the 6 Pro to this year's bundled deal from Google for a new phone with significant features + a free Pixel 2 watch. But time will tell if that's true once independent reviews come in. I'm excited. Great video.

    • @AMakki7491
      @AMakki7491 7 месяцев назад +7

      I also have a 6pro, remove the free watch or probuds from the equation and what makes the phone itself worth upgrading? The phone is still gonna run warm given they're using the same Samsung foundries

    • @relicreturns
      @relicreturns 7 месяцев назад +4

      $1000 - not significant upgrade despite the trinkets thrown in

    • @RUmlas
      @RUmlas 7 месяцев назад

      @@AMakki7491 Wow, almost an upset response. It's still a nice upgrade. New phone, and some new "trinkets" and I didn't pay anything outlandish from what I paid for in relation to the Pixel 6 Pro on launch. SO in my eyes, I deem it a worthwhile purchase. I won't know until I get my hands on the phone and take it through normal usage. But I know I'll get great usage from the 8 Pro and watch.

    • @thaidaym
      @thaidaym 7 месяцев назад +7

      Using the Pixel 6 Pro as we speak and I pre-ordered 8 Pro with the Pixel Watch 2.

    • @Fuaaaark
      @Fuaaaark 7 месяцев назад +1

      When I go to pre order the watch is not free though? You hey 400aud Google store credit instead and the etch costs 550 something or 600 something for the lte version

  • @nate7729
    @nate7729 7 месяцев назад

    Great review! Also your hair looks so good like that!! Been a fan of yours for years.

  • @jessyca9833
    @jessyca9833 7 месяцев назад +1

    omg you come off so authentic and unrehearsed in a good way - I really really appreciate how approachable it makes you!!

  • @rssexybeast
    @rssexybeast 7 месяцев назад +4

    Love your videos Dave. Appreciate your take on these, a lot of other reviewers don't include the things you do. Will this be the year Pixel actually gets more adopters? I know I'm not gonna keep ANY phone for 7 years...

  • @chrissolace
    @chrissolace 7 месяцев назад +46

    I think maintaining software support is important of course for security, but also in terms of keeping it fresh. While hardware gives a new tactile touch and feels new… so can a new case and a new software update. Software updates give new features and just keep a device interesting (not just for phones but devices in general).

    • @vipul_singh
      @vipul_singh 7 месяцев назад +5

      Very interesting take! So far, my opinion has been:
      'why don't they just provide patches, instead of OS version upgrades. OS version upgrades bring about too many problems anyway'. So more in line with Win XP + 7 years of patches, or Win 7
      But your comment makes me think that OS version updates are also part of keeping the device interesting, and therefore making people hold on to them longer. Truly appreciate your post.

  • @ronochow
    @ronochow 7 месяцев назад +14

    I think the OS support got heavily factored into the price. I don't know how long they would keep this promise as this could potentially eat into future sales, but at the same time, gives it a second life as a kid's device, media device or whatever.

  • @jeromegaces6184
    @jeromegaces6184 7 месяцев назад +26

    In my opinion..7 years of software support means a lot of things...its either the hardware advancements in the next 7 years would not be a major "leap" in performance or the next 7 years of OS advancements wouldnt be far off from what the Pixel 8 has right now...or the Pixel 8 already has everything a smartphone could think off

    • @KyleStangline
      @KyleStangline 7 месяцев назад +2

      It's just a promise that may or may not be broken. No one can predict the future.

  • @roythomas7079
    @roythomas7079 7 месяцев назад +13

    Dave, thank you so much for confirming the P8 Pro's screen as flat. I thought it looked so based on the photos, but I watched 6 videos on impressions & NO ONE BUT YOU stated this. Thank you! 🙏🏼❤👍🏼

  • @TheJubess
    @TheJubess 7 месяцев назад +12

    Small correction, going from 3 cm to 2 cm is 33% closer. 3cm is your base, not 2cm

    • @Dave2D
      @Dave2D  7 месяцев назад +6

      you're right lol
      my quick maffs is awful

    • @itsjamilagain
      @itsjamilagain 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, this was incredibly important. Because of this I'm switching over to the iPhone.

    • @TheJubess
      @TheJubess 7 месяцев назад

      @@itsjamilagain happy to help

  • @digital594
    @digital594 7 месяцев назад

    Great video. I loved your questions.

  • @jamie6639
    @jamie6639 7 месяцев назад

    I have to change my old phone (Pixel 3a) and I knew your channel would have the answers! Last time I was watching your channel was when I was getting my new laptop 2 years ago and it's so comforting to know where to come back to!

  • @harshalpattni
    @harshalpattni 7 месяцев назад +89

    Ordered my Pixel 8 with 256gb. Absolutely love the 7 years OS support - it is the only reason I'm upgrading from Pixel 5, as the support has stopped as of this month. Hoping for the best here.

    • @benjaminbarkley9057
      @benjaminbarkley9057 7 месяцев назад +1

      how you got the 256gb ? i only got the 128gb😢

    • @fatalradius
      @fatalradius 7 месяцев назад +25

      Stop the nonsense. You will not keep a phone for 7 years.

    • @raizo6895
      @raizo6895 7 месяцев назад +33

      ​@@fatalradiusdoesn't really matter. One of the reasons apple dominates the market is long term support. It's also part the reason why their resale value is high. The confidence in knowing that you'll not be left out should you for any reason decide to retain the phone is very important and with time would boost sales, which is actually the target. Even users that change phones yearly would typically prefer a brand with long term support

    • @robmalcolm8042
      @robmalcolm8042 7 месяцев назад

      256 with stock should really be good.

    • @giuwuseppe
      @giuwuseppe 7 месяцев назад +5

      ​@@fatalradiusshut up you dont know the implications of that

  • @frog19970118
    @frog19970118 7 месяцев назад +383

    7 years of OS updates all the way to Android 21. Impressive

    • @hayden.A0
      @hayden.A0 7 месяцев назад +30

      Unfortunately it's only 5 years of platform updates (up to Android 19) which is still impressive though.
      They did mention this in Google's show, Dave may be a bit confused about it though.

    • @vernwalker9515
      @vernwalker9515 7 месяцев назад

      Google stated 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates4 on their website

    • @vishrutgoyani8071
      @vishrutgoyani8071 7 месяцев назад +121

      @@hayden.A0No bro. They said 7 years of OS updates, security updates and feature drops as well. You might want to need to revisit that announcement. :)

    • @TheFurymaker
      @TheFurymaker 7 месяцев назад

      no, its 7 years of OS updates@@hayden.A0

    • @arithmetic7105
      @arithmetic7105 7 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@hayden.A0you are clueless

  • @hussaink6496
    @hussaink6496 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing insights! Big fan! ❤

  • @BluKiro
    @BluKiro 7 месяцев назад +1

    I've used something similar to the Best Take feature when I had my Nokia Lumia and it was pretty fun to use. I'm happy that it's back on today's smartphones!

  • @paranoidcomet
    @paranoidcomet 7 месяцев назад +153

    Best Take feels really dystopian lol but I can see how it can be useful in some situations.

    • @Dave2D
      @Dave2D  7 месяцев назад +93

      i know right?! it's could be useful at times but it's SOOO weird lol.
      WHAT IS REAL LIFE ANYMORE

    • @mayank09pratap
      @mayank09pratap 7 месяцев назад +12

      ​@@Dave2Dthat's why its an option. So it's there when you have that one perfect picture with one person not turning out how they wanted. Personally I have had this situation so many times when not everyone likes the same picture. I would love to have this feature.

    • @ghfsd786fa
      @ghfsd786fa 7 месяцев назад

      @@mayank09pratap awesome feature but still, dont know what to feel about it, social media make us think that everyone life is perfect, and this pushes more towards that, idk

    • @sumesh-kumar
      @sumesh-kumar 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@mayank09pratap i wonder whether it can be used in court to prove something

    • @M9xer
      @M9xer 7 месяцев назад +3

      As someone with children this is great;

  • @quinnkirlew9892
    @quinnkirlew9892 7 месяцев назад +6

    You echoed my thoughts exactly with the supposed seven years of support! But I think the main reason for the price increase is to separate it from the 8A, as previous generations have been very close in price.

  • @ostitter_anondo
    @ostitter_anondo 7 месяцев назад +4

    that bay blue is absolutely beautiful... really hope we get an iterative version on the 8a...

  • @U2haveaniceday20
    @U2haveaniceday20 7 месяцев назад

    Dave Great Video and I have to see how it goes. The one thing I have not heard is there going to be another Fold . I also have to see what is happening with others.And definitely want to see and hear more on the Watch for sure.Thanks so much for sharing.✌️💯

  • @lobstershrimp
    @lobstershrimp 7 месяцев назад +39

    Dave reacting and counting to 7 year update Pixel 15 cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣

  • @TheMach1nist
    @TheMach1nist 7 месяцев назад +26

    Man that blue looks really good. This is probably the most tempted I've been by a Pixel since the Pixel 3

    • @paeb
      @paeb 7 месяцев назад +1

      I just ordered the blue one... it looked too good

    • @gabecruz1045
      @gabecruz1045 7 месяцев назад +2

      Same, i ordered the blue one, too. i was waiting on the s24 ultra, but it really tempted me, lol

    • @SofaKingA
      @SofaKingA 7 месяцев назад +1

      Don't do it. It's Google, it's got weak processor and it will be laggy in 1.5 years. Also Google support is always shit.

    • @muneebhaider104
      @muneebhaider104 7 месяцев назад

      @@SofaKingA Shit like your opionions?

    • @SofaKingA
      @SofaKingA 7 месяцев назад

      @@muneebhaider104 🤣🤣🤣 You have a Pixel? Nice, hey your YT app is working! 🙌

  • @ericxpenner
    @ericxpenner 7 месяцев назад +9

    Can't wait for my 8 Pro to arrive, I'm so tired of the curved edges on the screen of my Pixel 6 Pro. The move to flat screens is superb.

  • @pyjamapopstar
    @pyjamapopstar 7 месяцев назад

    Hello, Dave2D. I absolutely appreciate seeing your videos! I know you've been busy with other videos, but I'd love to see some mouse videos from you in the future. I'd love to hear your comments on the latest and greatest gaming mice, as well as any new and unique mouse designs you come across.
    I appreciate all of your hard work on your videos, and I hope you'll consider posting some mouse videos soon. Thanks!

  • @RascalCatify
    @RascalCatify 7 месяцев назад +142

    Still rocking my 7 Pro for the foreseeable future. My 4 XL died about 4 months ago and I got a killer deal on a 7 Pro.

    • @ItsOver9000Productions
      @ItsOver9000Productions 7 месяцев назад +1

      Same here!

    • @tanmayfadnis5440
      @tanmayfadnis5440 7 месяцев назад +15

      My Pixel 2 XL is still working. I might go for 8 Pro or wait for the 9 Pro.

    • @robg915
      @robg915 7 месяцев назад

      @@tanmayfadnis5440 my original pixel ist still going strong. Might wait for the pixel 10 or 11 pro.

    • @rahulkrishna9375
      @rahulkrishna9375 7 месяцев назад +8

      I just bought Pixel 7 for under 450 USD. I think it’s a far better deal than Pixel 8.

    • @DjFranz876
      @DjFranz876 7 месяцев назад

      Considering trading in my 7PRO before the $300+ value ges less. My Pixel 2 XL is still working but battery goes dead within 2hrs@@tanmayfadnis5440

  • @safvanmm345
    @safvanmm345 7 месяцев назад +71

    I remember the lumia series having something similar to the best take feature.

    • @sharanm5622
      @sharanm5622 7 месяцев назад

      was looking out for this one.

    • @MrMidoBB
      @MrMidoBB 7 месяцев назад +1

      And the Blackberry 10 series

    • @revanthpallagani1607
      @revanthpallagani1607 7 месяцев назад +4

      You are right, and that's almost a decade ago. I am disappointed that none of the reviewers are pointing it out.

    • @matoolhaq
      @matoolhaq 7 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah, these tech reviewers irks me so much because they don't remember that

    • @dejvidcera2748
      @dejvidcera2748 7 месяцев назад

      The s4 had that

  • @_Makanko_
    @_Makanko_ 7 месяцев назад

    Can't wait for your reviews

  • @ladyofshalott
    @ladyofshalott 7 месяцев назад

    Appreciate your thoughts on these devices. Like you, I'm pretty impressed with what the phones offer (including the 7 years of OS updates!). I'm also on team side-eyeing the AI face expression thing. I'm going to be upgrading from a Pixel 4a 5g to a Pixel 8. Since I've been on a Google Fi plan since I initially got my phone, I'm eligible for a big discount when I upgrade (on top of the credit I'll get after sending in my current phone).

  • @stokvisz
    @stokvisz 7 месяцев назад +4

    Great and accurate analysys , and I totally agree on your thought about Best Take (should we really be doing this?)

    • @poeticsilence047
      @poeticsilence047 7 месяцев назад +1

      Not just that but how can you compare what it can do with a fake photo. I hate presentations. Bet it is going to look noticeably fake.

  • @NickDrinksWater
    @NickDrinksWater 7 месяцев назад +10

    I think the biggest jaw dropper is the 7 years of software support. I'm surprised they didnt do it back with the pixel 6 since thats when they initially started using in-house cpu, but better to have it later than never I suppose. I wonder what kind of condition the phone will be in at that point knowing alot of people tend to get a new phone every couple years on average

    • @greenl7661
      @greenl7661 7 месяцев назад +1

      why are people so sure that people getting phone every few years is true? we have falling sales, how does that compute? it seems to me as if most people just get a phone, while there is select minority that constantly upgrades, I imagine disproportionately affecting top models like Samsung and iPhone.

    • @brentdevries1254
      @brentdevries1254 7 месяцев назад

      My 7 pro gets software support until 2027

    • @TyJupiterYT
      @TyJupiterYT 7 месяцев назад

      ​​@@brentdevries1254security updates, not necessarily full feature updates like what's promised for the 8 series

  • @Salshela
    @Salshela 7 месяцев назад

    @Dave2D. Seeing you after a few months bro ur new looks and u put on some weight. ⭐👍👌🤠

  • @lofgren007
    @lofgren007 7 месяцев назад

    Appreciate a review of the 49" monitor!

  • @yug4798
    @yug4798 7 месяцев назад +3

    Loved the way how Dave put a reality check to the Magic Editor & Eraser tools to produce an enhanced reality, something which didn't really happen. It's pretty much altering reality of the past.. doesn't it really defeat the purpose of "capturing the memories" 😅

    • @remyd8767
      @remyd8767 7 месяцев назад

      It's no different than 90% of the Instagram photos. That sky wasn't that blue. That flower wasn't that red.

  • @willwunsche6940
    @willwunsche6940 7 месяцев назад +14

    I am very glad Google and Samsung are extending software support but I wonder if it will choke out some of the already dwindling competition in the industry. I know some people who didn't buy Motorola phones (I think) despite being interested because of the tiny 2 years of software support back in the day for example. I wish LG had had more software support, didn't squander the potential of their phones after the LG-G4 (say despite being a G5 owner) and was still around to be a competitor to Samsung for example. Not to say Google or Samsung shouldn't do this it's amazing, but wish the others would compete

    • @v3xman
      @v3xman 7 месяцев назад +2

      Well they have to keep up and improve their software update commitments if they want to survive. At least Google and Samsung are showing them that it's possible

    • @willwunsche6940
      @willwunsche6940 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@v3xman Agreed. It's just not too uncommon you see when a company has a massive lead in the industry they try to intentionally starve out their competition. They do something semi-unsustainable, only they have the resources to survive then stop once their competitors are starved out. Not saying this is that, I don't think it is, but you do see it happen

  • @cygnusx7
    @cygnusx7 7 месяцев назад

    Insightful video!

  • @thomasgabriel1985
    @thomasgabriel1985 7 месяцев назад

    Hey Dave. Thanks for the review. Will you be testing out the astro mode?

  • @FoxxFire
    @FoxxFire 7 месяцев назад +4

    Man the video quality of this channel has gone to another level. I started watching regularly in 2016, and obviously it's gotten better as the channel has grown, but this video in particular, watching it on a 5k Apple display (in 4k res obviously), it feels like Dave is sitting right across from me and telling me about these phones. It's pretty awesome, kind of like an 'aha' moment. Anyway just thought i'd mention that.

  • @mmorales508
    @mmorales508 7 месяцев назад +5

    I absolutely love my 7 Pro but that flat symmetrical display on the 8 Pro is babe for me ❤

  • @danieltouma5975
    @danieltouma5975 7 месяцев назад

    Great video as always man
    Bought the pixel 7 for 500 on offer euro, amazing value
    probably worth upgrading at pixel 10 or 11 release

  • @comp20B
    @comp20B 7 месяцев назад

    Very balanced review. Thank you.

  • @koolkevinc
    @koolkevinc 7 месяцев назад +44

    Sticking with my pixel 7 i think. Id like to see some better hardware improvements

    • @WesTheWizard
      @WesTheWizard 7 месяцев назад +3

      I'm not even sure it's enough of a hardware upgrade from my Pixel 6 Pro tbh

    • @LukasToya
      @LukasToya 7 месяцев назад +4

      The tensor G3 TPU improvement is massive. Double the speed (double!!) from 6's G1. :)

    • @EmilMToft
      @EmilMToft 7 месяцев назад +3

      Better hardware improvements!? - what are you expecting, a 2" sensor that doesn't even fit in the blueprint? Take a look at the software and combine them

    • @WesTheWizard
      @WesTheWizard 7 месяцев назад

      @@LukasToya That's good to know - I'm worried about heat, though ...

  • @neog.1901
    @neog.1901 7 месяцев назад +7

    I love everything about the Pixel 8 Pro except its size. Large devices like this are just cumbersome and clunky to use...at least for me (and others I'm sure). I tried out the 15 Pro Max this year thinking its size and weight improvements would make me feel otherwise, but nope. Returned it and went with the smaller 15 Pro, which still has plenty large 6.1-inch display but is simply much easier to grip and use with one hand. Really wish Google could take a page from Apple and offer its Pro model in two sizes. I've heard that's what they're going to do with the Pixel 9 Pro next year so here's hoping that's true.

  • @Zr0din
    @Zr0din 7 месяцев назад

    OMG has it really been tha tlong since I've seen you? I bought my last laptop 2 years ago and your hair is WAY DIFFERENT!

  • @PopKMedia
    @PopKMedia 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great points at 4:44 - I take photos and am always questioning the line between too much editing and a natural shot. I think for some normal life, photos with friends at lunch, it matters a lot less than like wedding photos where the event and the real-life situation and the real memories should take priority over how good the photo looks. I know some will opt to look "perfect" in a wedding photo, and I think that's an unrealistic goal. I much prefer candids.

    • @nostep3966
      @nostep3966 7 месяцев назад

      What i really didn't like was the samsung moon shot. Totally fake.

  • @srijanbhandari7741
    @srijanbhandari7741 7 месяцев назад +3

    I think the $100 is justified because of the new actua display 2400 and 2000 nits is crazy, also the software support is wild. ANd absolutely stoked for the new chip.

  • @andrewbulock
    @andrewbulock 7 месяцев назад +4

    I'm upgrading to a Pixel 8 Pro from a base Pixel 6. That phone is still working great, but battery life can be suspect at times and the fingerprint scanner sucks. Other than that, I've really liked it. The interface is nice and clean and I've noticed no performance issues. I'm mainly looking for the telephoto lens and hopefully better security stuff (fingerprint scanner that doesn't suck, face unlock). I was tempted to go to iPhone after getting a Mac Studio and Macbook Air over the last year, but this seems like a good line of demarcation. I do like being able to customize my phone and get more out of it for the money. In my opinion, the pre-order deal (free watch) and decent trade-in for the Pixel 6 made the price worthwhile.

  • @C1aYalC
    @C1aYalC 7 месяцев назад

    Preordered immediately yesterday. Coming from an iPhone 14 Pro Max back into the Android family. Managed to snag the free Pixel Watch 2 offer with it. 256gb in Bay Blue with that PW2 and Bay Blue band … sheeesh 🔥

  • @bwong_
    @bwong_ 7 месяцев назад +1

    The best take is similar to the BB10 camera software introduced in the Z10.

  • @Roilan_
    @Roilan_ 7 месяцев назад +12

    I am excited for these. However, I wish more of the Pro's features were also on the base emodel. I own a Pixel 7 pro right now and I love it, but i wish it were smaller.

    • @tierdropp7544
      @tierdropp7544 7 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah, the size is why I’m staying on my p5.
      Tried a p6a and it was too big..

    • @joeyn177
      @joeyn177 7 месяцев назад +2

      Leaks have shown the Pixel 9 will release with a large and small pro version at least. But not sure I want to keep my now unsupported pixel 5 another year for that.

    • @nostep3966
      @nostep3966 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@joeyn177as well as an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner which is industry standard

  • @marcochavanne
    @marcochavanne 7 месяцев назад +8

    Im surprised they didnt mention the charging speeds are now faster. 30W vs 27W on the Pro and 27W vs 21W on the base model.

    • @GaNgStAlBeRt
      @GaNgStAlBeRt 7 месяцев назад +2

      they didnt mention it because the charge speed is embarassingly slow. i still might get the p8, hard to find a good Android phone thats not so big

    • @theramennoodler7950
      @theramennoodler7950 7 месяцев назад +2

      ⁠@@GaNgStAlBeRt Anything below oneplus 11 charging speeds is slow ngl, buts that true it’s like impossible to find a good small phone.

    • @yaboinellz0804
      @yaboinellz0804 7 месяцев назад +1

      I also heard that 30 min charge gets u 50%

  • @AbdulKublan
    @AbdulKublan 7 месяцев назад

    You are speaking exactly what’s in our minds!

  • @RavenCloudNine
    @RavenCloudNine 7 месяцев назад +1

    Happy to see the flat screen on 8 Pro. The only thing that stopped me from getting 7 Pro was the curve edge.

  • @bloodrayne2645
    @bloodrayne2645 7 месяцев назад +72

    The camera magic this year seems just unbelievable!

    • @Rivs5117
      @Rivs5117 7 месяцев назад +1

      It's seems damn near impossible.

    • @AnnoyingInflatable
      @AnnoyingInflatable 7 месяцев назад +3

      It’s uncanny valley and creepy

  • @alvincwu
    @alvincwu 7 месяцев назад +19

    I agree with you on the pricing. The new Pixel 8/Pro is impressive and all, but the first thing that comes to mind is affordability.

    • @dafyddthomas7299
      @dafyddthomas7299 7 месяцев назад +2

      Good compared to Iphone 15 and these mobiles are so good that punters can skip a number of Generations before needing to upgrade.

    • @GoldEspresso
      @GoldEspresso 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@dafyddthomas7299it's more expensive than iPhone 15

    • @dafyddthomas7299
      @dafyddthomas7299 7 месяцев назад

      @@The86rick in the UK offering this - good combo and good price.

  • @giesskannenbauer
    @giesskannenbauer 7 месяцев назад

    Your hair looks AMAZING !

  • @connorfuller2442
    @connorfuller2442 7 месяцев назад

    I really like your point on the AI “enhancements” of photos. I had the same feeling as you. We are truly moving away from reality of you can so easily manipulate scenes in photos that never happened.

  • @praveenravichandran9946
    @praveenravichandran9946 7 месяцев назад +8

    7 years of OS updates or 7 years of security updates + how many ever OS updates possible ??

    • @matthias1619
      @matthias1619 7 месяцев назад +1

      They stated in the keynote: os updates and feature drops (of course not all features for 7 years), not only security updates.

  • @vidushagggarwal
    @vidushagggarwal 7 месяцев назад +4

    Having a Pixel 7A in India , it gets heated up in like 5 minutes of camera use. I wonder how Google has tackled this overheating problem with battery charging issue.

    • @ChetanaFoods
      @ChetanaFoods 7 месяцев назад +1

      True 💯 too many heating problems for Pixels in India. 😢 Cannot even shoot 10 min of video.

  • @Vacardi
    @Vacardi 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the update, I wonder if the free pixel watch2 is worth it to preorder this!
    Btw, I disappear for a few months and that hair!! Love it bro, wonder if I could pull it off….😅

  • @kannagottipati6272
    @kannagottipati6272 7 месяцев назад

    Okay, so the bard powered assistant integration for several google apps, and the Context Unit are a big deal, and curious to try them. Did you get a chance to try most of these AI smarts?

  • @gnshp8167
    @gnshp8167 7 месяцев назад +3

    The 8 Pro looks to be a great phone. Only downside i currently see is the charging imo, with 30w it will probably nearly two hours to charge which just isn't up to date anymore. If they fixed all the issues the 7 had i might still switch to the 8 Pro.

    • @aarontuttle2830
      @aarontuttle2830 7 месяцев назад

      Other downside is googles silicon

    • @nostep3966
      @nostep3966 7 месяцев назад +1

      Other downside is optical fingerprint scanner

  • @HeisenbergFam
    @HeisenbergFam 7 месяцев назад +10

    I'm more excited to see Dave than the new Pixel product

  • @curtisjackson3010
    @curtisjackson3010 7 месяцев назад +1

    Damn, how many yrs have passed since I came to this channel. He look like the father of the guy I use to watch here

  • @bubbledoubletrouble
    @bubbledoubletrouble 7 месяцев назад

    4:57 They started down this road a long time ago with “computational photography”.

  • @NEOMERCER
    @NEOMERCER 7 месяцев назад +8

    The best take thing is actually really cool to me. I totally get your perspective on it and I actually agree somewhat, but technically those faces that are being swapped around are still the faces of the individual & were taken just before the shutter was pressed if I'm not mistaken. So it really isn't to dissimilar from top shot. I could definitely see it being helpful with animals or kids where you only have a split second where they are looking at the camera.

    • @BryceReed
      @BryceReed 7 месяцев назад +3

      As a semi-professional photographer taking group shots I copy/paste the best faces from multiple shots to make sure a group of 60-100 has the best faces possible. This feature is automating something that feels very normal to me, just on a smaller scale.

    • @daveadia9012
      @daveadia9012 7 месяцев назад

      Totally agree

  • @snfrd
    @snfrd 7 месяцев назад +7

    Just ready to hear about thermals and battery life.

    • @ETTMedia3700
      @ETTMedia3700 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeap. Have to probably wait for the full reviews for that. But if the thermals and battery life are good to go then I'll probably upgrade to the pixel fold 2(it's gonna have the G3 sensor)

  • @laurenmcranmer
    @laurenmcranmer 7 месяцев назад

    First time viewer. 1. Great review video 🎉 2. You give me Conrad Ricamora vibes

  • @crystaloffrost
    @crystaloffrost 7 месяцев назад

    Very nice camera features

  • @eon_mp4
    @eon_mp4 7 месяцев назад +5

    This is it, I might just buy for the software support alone. Not that I would even keep it for that long, but it's cool to know that I could rock this for 4 yrs and hand it off to someone (maybe a friend/family) and they would still have 3 yrs

    • @raizo6895
      @raizo6895 7 месяцев назад

      Exactly. I'm the type to switch brands or model every 1 to 2 years but I still prioritize long term support. If I decide to rock the phone longer for whatever reason (like I did with 1st Gen iphone SE), I need to know that I'm covered so this is a major win imo.

  • @nayanpitlam5621
    @nayanpitlam5621 7 месяцев назад +3

    i hope they fix the heating issues
    that would make them no brainers for everyone

  • @googleaccount8865
    @googleaccount8865 7 месяцев назад

    My dude rocking the GA2100. Nice. 🤙

  • @phaze1844
    @phaze1844 7 месяцев назад +1

    Finally someone mentions the type of fingerprint reader on it! Thank you. Yeah, I agree with you. If the fingerprint reader hasn't improved, I don't see a reason for the $100 price hike. Sadly (not sadly) I'm still going to get it tho.

  • @WesleyWenhold
    @WesleyWenhold 7 месяцев назад +41

    Apple only says 5-6 but still supports devices at 7-8 years on average so if google actually does this and sticks with it they may have a lot of Apple users jumping ship to give android a try. This could be good for all users in the long run because it will force Samsung and others to update and support their devices longer.

    • @michaeldendulk2230
      @michaeldendulk2230 7 месяцев назад +8

      Apple's official stance is 'We'll support it as long as the hardware can run our new software'. They don't give a hard number, but so far that's been 7+ years.

    • @Quartza_
      @Quartza_ 7 месяцев назад

      @@michaeldendulk2230my iphone xr still got an ios17 update. I already passed that phone to my mum. So for me 5 years updates more than enough because a lot of people change their phone after 3 years

    • @MD-4
      @MD-4 7 месяцев назад +1

      I doubt apple sheeple will jump ship to Android. They are in a trance.

    • @michaeldendulk2230
      @michaeldendulk2230 7 месяцев назад +11

      ​@@MD-4some people just use what's best for them under the circumstances. I mean, I've played tiktok between Android and iOS for years, currently having an Android phone and an iPad Pro for a tablet... blanket labelling Apple users as sheeple is pretty narrow-minded.

    • @toyagirl1
      @toyagirl1 7 месяцев назад +1

      Apple users aren’t going to jump to these phones for an extra year of support from a company that is known for shutting things down.

  • @PopsGG
    @PopsGG 7 месяцев назад +10

    Regarding pictures that..."Its not real, it didnt happen" has been a problem since "Photoshop" decades ago. Instagram's Filters. Face Smoothers... its always been a thing since the 90s I would say.

    • @jeremyp4768
      @jeremyp4768 7 месяцев назад +1

      Exactly this shit makes it easier, I don't see any issues

  • @stephenvsawyer
    @stephenvsawyer 7 месяцев назад

    Dude your new hair is sick

  • @manuelaloaeza3543
    @manuelaloaeza3543 7 месяцев назад

    your hair looks great!

  • @d.s.6221
    @d.s.6221 7 месяцев назад +4

    Being as I ordered the 512 storage option, I'm sorta blown that Google didn't use UFS 4.0 and instead are using the much slower 3.1
    Like, why???
    Also I'm a bit let down that the screen res took a hit too, altho I'm hoping the brightness will make up for it. I don't know about anyone else but when watching HDR content I find the screen is too dim to really enjoy it.
    Everything else I'm excited for.
    Good job, Dave. Keep em coming! 👍

    • @normcheers1726
      @normcheers1726 7 месяцев назад +1

      Google never gives you everything, it's always something like UFS 3.1, lack of some sort of audio support, bad fingerprint sensor, poor speakers, bad modem. Tons of great software features, nice thinking outside the box, but the fundamentals are always lacking. What aspect of this phone or software will be dropped by next year.

  • @marcorl100
    @marcorl100 7 месяцев назад +23

    the problem with that "7 years of feature updates" is that they always come up with something that is "only possible with the new chip". So they don't have to bring the new feature to older devices.
    Edit: guys, I know apple does that. They are the first thing that came in mind when I was writing this comment. I guess Google is going the same path.
    Still pretty good to the the updates tho

    • @chrisbarnard3946
      @chrisbarnard3946 7 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah but even apple does that. They have to keep some features new even if it sucks. 7 years is 7 years of os updates, not 7 years of new features

    • @nando603
      @nando603 7 месяцев назад +2

      Not to mention that with each upgrade, there's likely a touch of planned obsolescence in terms of performance-the device might introduce new features at the expense of performance. Based on what I've observed with the Pixel 2 XL, I believe that in 7 years, this phone will be considerably slower and the picture quality won't be as sharp as when it was first launched.

    • @lloydpbabu
      @lloydpbabu 7 месяцев назад +2

      That's a very normal tech problem. It's not even a relevant argument against giving software support.

    • @marcorl100
      @marcorl100 7 месяцев назад

      @@chrisbarnard3946 Absolutely. They are pros at doing that

    • @franklingoodwin
      @franklingoodwin 7 месяцев назад

      Most of Google's feature updates come from the Google Play Store. So unlikely to hold back software features, especially since Google make their own chips. We're not talking about Qualcom here

  • @alizahoorbhatti
    @alizahoorbhatti 7 месяцев назад

    Hey Dave. You have a valid point about the software support. But the fact to be considered is a Pixel Device is a True Match to an Iphone as the parent companies control software and hardware parts of these. So I don't see any problems in terms of software updates. Hardware limitations might prevent software feature updates but security updates should be fine.

  • @jond4328
    @jond4328 7 месяцев назад +2

    I'm cool with the flat display, but definitely like the more squared look on my 7 Pro. Something you won't notice much with a case I guess. How ever, I pray that G3 processor ( exynos) is much better. I do like my 7 pro, but I do often experience either poor Ram management or the Processor just can't handle 2 or more things open simultaneously. Fluidity and speed is my number 1 importance, so a little disappointed with that

  • @homidjohn
    @homidjohn 7 месяцев назад +4

    if you've ever attempted to take one proper group photo (especially kids) to want to print it out later, you'll appreciate the face swap feature for what it is - it's exactly what was needed since always

  • @ryankildow5626
    @ryankildow5626 7 месяцев назад +33

    The AI photo filter is super helpful if you have little kids. Getting them to look at a camera is hard. When they do look often it is when the other people in the photo are not looking while trying to get the child's attention. I agree it's not a real "moment" but the event still happens and if I don't have to spend 10 minutes getting the shot, that leave more time to make the memories

    • @MrBizaaro
      @MrBizaaro 7 месяцев назад +7

      Imperfections like that are what makes the photo unique and genuine.

  • @paimog9233
    @paimog9233 7 месяцев назад

    The earbuds also has this transparency feauture as what they said in the keynote that u will never have to remove ur earbuds again because it knows or detects when ur talking to someone and lowers the volume to better hear them

  • @toffeelugar205
    @toffeelugar205 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Dave, I wish on your Google Pixel 8 review you will include the Social Media camera test. I've been looking for videos like this and it seems that this is one area that is always being ignored by Google phone reviewers. Main question 1. Is the camera now optimized when using tiktok, FB live etc, 2. How does the social media camera usage in Google Pixel (or quality) vs iphone. Iphone has always been optimized in real life usage when it comes to Social Media Camera usage.

  • @complexcitycat
    @complexcitycat 7 месяцев назад +4

    my hot take about the best take is that it's actually a good use of AI in images, it's not like generating an object that is completely not there before, it's literally just replacing your head with your head from a different picture that was taken in the same moment. literally just cropping your head into your own picture but with a help of AI so it's faster, easier, cleaner and doesn't need a heavy photo editing app.

  • @soumikghosh1211
    @soumikghosh1211 7 месяцев назад +3

    seven years of update is actually crazy.. i mean I can literally buy pixel 8 after 2yrs in a lot lower price and still be getting 5yrs of software update..

    • @jeremyp4768
      @jeremyp4768 7 месяцев назад +1

      My plan lol

    • @monkeyboy9896
      @monkeyboy9896 7 месяцев назад

      The preorder is a better deal sell the watch for 300.00 vs wait 2 years for a 300.00 price drop. 😮 and also consider a trade in to help offset the price even more . They offered me 200.00 for a pixel 4a5g 🎉... ✌️🍻

  • @p3wx4
    @p3wx4 7 месяцев назад +1

    That "best take" feature was already there in Lumia phones about a decade ago 😂

  • @gabrielhung1647
    @gabrielhung1647 7 месяцев назад

    7 years OS update is impressive! I had Nexus 5 and 6P before, but the Google phone battery was last for 3 to 4 years, then the battery was draining so fast or dead..! Hopefully they are improving the battery life...!

  • @kierenkd
    @kierenkd 7 месяцев назад +6

    I totally agree with you on the fake AI photos. Who would have thought that in a few years, all those awful photos you had in the 90s / 2000s 2010s are going to be the specials ones

  • @xoblivionx4224
    @xoblivionx4224 7 месяцев назад +10

    Really hoping battery optimization is good this year

    • @itsjamilagain
      @itsjamilagain 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah doubt it. I've had almost every "Pixel" out since even the Nexus 6P.
      Never been impressed with the battery.

    • @xoblivionx4224
      @xoblivionx4224 7 месяцев назад

      @@itsjamilagain 😟😦

    • @TheHellsingHQ
      @TheHellsingHQ 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@xoblivionx4224Battery usage is always, always, ALWAYS based on the user and what they want out of their device and how often they use it, along with background usage. All the pixels I've owned have lasted me a full day if not more due to my customization of the device. Don't listen to every negative person about it and just research it fully.

  • @KEYBEATZ
    @KEYBEATZ 7 месяцев назад +1

    Battery life for my 7 pro is a little spotty, for example .Today I started using my phone around 5:00 am. I had to charge it at 6pm and it took 45 minutes to charge 100% yesterday I started using my device around the same time, I had to put it on the charger at 2:30 p.m. so I think it depends on what you have running on the phone we'll see what happens with the 8 series phones

  • @RoderickMonroe
    @RoderickMonroe 7 месяцев назад

    I work in k-12 education and I supply tech for the school district. Google just extended software updates for Chromebooks as well. It's kinda blowing our minds since we have been in this 3 to 4 loop on purchasing. Hope it pans out, 7 years is crazy. What do you do for a battery replacement in that 7 years??