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I just wish Google had gotten a little more creative with the colorways for the Pixel 8.
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None of these are improvements to get particularly excited about, but their inclusion is appreciated.
The front-facing 10.5MP camera on the Pro boasts autofocus, against the fixed-focus sensor on the 8.
It’s wild to see this working before your eyes, if perhaps a little unsettling.
Google’s image processing brings photos to life, even before you lean on any additional AI enhancement.
Googles Call Screening also gets an update, with a much more natural-sounding voice.
The Pixel 8 Pro answered, and the rep explained that they had a package to deliver.
The caveat is that these advanced AI features appear to remain US exclusive, for the time being.
The Tensor G3 also boasts an upgraded GPU, which in practice holds up well for mobile gaming.
Ultimately, the Pixel 8’s performance here should satisfy all but the most serious gamers.
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Should you buy the Google Pixel 8?
If you’re also looking elsewhere, one of these phones might be a more suitable alternative.
Samsung Galaxy S23More cameras and better performance in a slimmer, more compact package.
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And while Samsung is no longer the leader in Android software updates, it’s still pretty good.
Note: any benchmarking results won’t affect section scores or the overall score of this review.
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First reviewed October 2023
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