Google Pixel 8

Released October 2023

Premium ($600-$800)
Google Pixel 8

Summary

Pros

  • Excellent video and camera performance that matches some current flagships
  • Very good screen readability in all environments
  • Pleasant screen color rendering in most viewing conditions
  • Solid HDR video experience
  • Smooth and reactive touch interactions for web browsing
  • Good sound rendition as a playback device, at a nominal volume
  • Recording performance overall, even in concert use case
  • Good autonomy when gaming and streaming videos

Cons

  • No dedicated tele lens
  • Limited audio zoom performance
  • Inconsistencies in minimum and maximum volume settings
  • Long wireless charging time

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
148
camera
2024
10th

in Global Ranking

1st

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
148
45
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 157
Top score
Huawei Mate 60 Pro+

Sub-scores

Photo i
152
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 160
Top score
Huawei Mate 60 Pro+
Bokeh i
70
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 80
Top score
Huawei Mate 60 Pro+
Preview i
64
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 91
Top score
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Zoom i
129
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Huawei P60 Pro
Video i
148
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 149

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 132

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Google Pixel 8 camera
154
display
2024
1st

in Global Ranking

1st

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
Top score Best
52
Realme C21
154

Sub-scores

Readability i
161
40
Realme C21
BEST 162
Top score
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Color i
163
49
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Video i
156
40
Realme C21
BEST 162
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
Motion i
138
54
Realme C21
BEST 155
Top score
Huawei P40 Pro
Touch i
160
40
Realme C21
BEST 168
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Artifacts i
122
40
Crosscall Action-X5
BEST 161
Top score
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Tests

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Google Pixel 8 display
140
audio
2024
22nd

in Global Ranking

7th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Audio Score i
140
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
140
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
139
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 157
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 156

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 157

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Google Pixel 8 audio
103
battery
120th

in Global Ranking

24th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
103
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 152
Top score
Honor Magic5 Lite 5G

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
98
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 188
Top score
Honor X7a
Charging i
114
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
97
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 1h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h48
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h36
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
3h20 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Google Pixel 8 battery

Specifications

150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

5G
spec.Sim

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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