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


148
camera
2024
1st

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
148
45
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 157

Sub-scores

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

Use Cases

BEST 149

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 132

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

154
display
2024
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
Color i
163
49
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
BEST 164
Video i
156
40
Realme C21
BEST 162
Motion i
138
54
Realme C21
BEST 155
Top score
Huawei P40 Pro
Touch i
160
40
Realme C21
BEST 168
Artifacts i
122
40
Crosscall Action-X5
BEST 161
140
audio
2024
7th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

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

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
140
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163

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

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

103
battery
24th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
103
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 152

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
98
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 188
Top score
Honor X7a
Charging i
114
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
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

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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