But you can delete most of the samsung apps, and you can easily hide them so you don't even know they are there. I don't understand this bloatware complaint anymore, it's getting old. Surely you can think of something else that you prefer about the pixels over the samsungs?
Pixel has won me over with speech to text. I’ve played around with my 6a a lot and found that voice to text and photo editing and magic eraser work off line. It’s doing more on device than I originally thought.
Yes! I'm on s23u and the voice to text is horrible with the Samsung Keyboard. It's super slow and inconsistent. Incredibly poor compared to Google Keyboard. And on the Pixel devices you get Next Generation Assistant which can stay on and input punctuation.
@@Gwrightproductions1 ive been using samsung phones for the last 5 years and yes speech to text is on the Gboard but there is a huge difference in the way the two phones process the speech to text and it's a completely different experience on the Pixel. I'm not knocking Samsung because I actually love the OneUI and all of its features and there's some Samsung apps that I prefer to the stock Google apps. Galaxy and Pixel are two different android experiences.
@@jasonbaker5430 oh yeah you're right. I love my pixel 2XL. I ran out of storage space was the problem. Google makes their apps better on the pixel. Offline translator and call menu shortcuts to name a couple of exclusives. It's the smartest phone on the market. But ... Galaxy still has the edge with One UI.
I've recently swapped from the iPhone 15 Pro Max 2 the Pixel 8 Pro and for the most part I'm happy with my decision the only thing I wish the Pixel 8 Pro would improve is the battery face unlock and full photo caller i.d
The battery and face unlock is what made me go back to my iPhone. The face unlock is terrible when it’s dark and the battery can get you through the day with some anxiety but it will do it. iPhone battery is excessive in a good way
@@Faith_Driv3n with the size of the battery in the Pixel 8 Pro I thought the battery life would of been a lot better. I do really like the Pixel 8 Pro but I can see myself goin back 2 the iPhone at some point
@@Faith_Driv3nnot hating on apple or anything nither I'm Android simp 😅. But bro face unlock on pixel 8 pro is just a single camera doing all that stuff .. obv it will not work on darker environment cuz it's lacking actual hardware that if they included they have to offer a notch or dynamic island like shape... So i think we should appreciate that the single camera can do face unlock that works so well in day time that it's approved by banking apps ... All that depth measuring and technical stuff... It's great that it can be done by single camera..
@@sahilbisht4459 yeah it’s nice that the camera can do that but it’s annoying when most of the time it doesn’t work at night where with Face ID it works like 99% of the time. I tried to use the finger print unlock instead and even that barely worked half of the time
I went from iphone 13 pro max to pixel 8 pro. The format of the pixel it makes it feel lesser. Why isnt the phone as wide as the iphone or galaxy? Recently got the s24 ultra and it actually feels like an upgrade from the 13 pro max.
On my Pixel 7 the battery life is decent when I'm on wifi but when I'm on strictly mobile data the battery life is horrible. I still run into reception/connectivity issues occasionally also and that's just not acceptable in 2024. Has the Pixel 8 Pro greatly improved on those issues or is 2025's Pixel lineup with the new TSMC made chips (& hopefully better modems) going to be the first chance we may see real improvement there? Please advise your thoughts. Thank you.
In my country the pixel 8 pro is $200 less than rhe s24+ when both are full price so far from the price of the s24 ultra. I like both brands but am currently on a p8p and very happy with my choice. Its not perfect, but no phone is and the battery easily makes it through an enitre day for me. The phone is smooth, snappy, camera rarely gives me a bad photo and makes most of them fabulous and I'm finding rhe simplicity in what it does refreshing. Thank you for providing a balanced view.
I bought the pixel 8 pro and I love it. I also purchased the s24+ which I also really love. I was going to get the s24 ultra, but the trade in for the s24+ was a better deal. I think its a great device. Pretty much every year I get the new pixel because of the stock android and amazing camera. The only thing I wished the p8 pro had was something to compete with Dex. I enjoy the s24+ a lot. If I had to choose between them, I would have to say pixel 8 pro!
I had the S9 and S10e but then switched to the Pixel 5, 6 Pro and 7. Now I'm using the S24 because I loved the Pixel 5 but had issues with the 6 Pro and 7. I like the Pixel UI but the last two phones had weird glitches and battery issues, especially after updating to the newest Android
Currently in Canada on the day of this comment, the Samsung S24 Ultra is on sale for $300 off, bringing the difference in price with the Pixel 8 pro to around $60. I wonder if this changes the value proposition?
I have both phones. I love using the Pixel 8 Pro. However, there's no comparing the Pixel 8 pro to the S24 Ultra. The Ultra is a true flagship with an all-day battery life. I wish the Pixel had the snapdragon 3 processor, which may help with the battery life. Also, I understand that the Pixel might be on sale. However, please don't forget about the countless deals that Samsung has in place for there the S24 lineup.
My only reason I traded my Pixel 7 pro in for an iPhone, was because it was dropping cell signal. That made me miss a couple of calls from family and work which was unacceptable. However I do miss a lot of the features from the Pixel, and if they have fixed the modem and it's cell connection issues on the 8 pro and the 9 pro whenever that drops. I might make the switch back to Pixel this year :)
I'm still on the p30 pro but no security updates etc and general wear I'm thinking of going to the p8p this week. Hope the camera (especially in low light) is at least on par with Huawei leica cameras 👍
I totally agree with you. I had been a Samsung fan user 100 percent for 10 plus years. Didn't think I'd ever leave. But I changed carriers and by far the best deal for me was pixel 7 pro with the 8 around the corner. 7 was nice but I was ready to come back to Samsung. But then the 8 pro came out. I get it optimistic it would stay in my possession very long. I was amazed yes the AI number 1 and surprised with the AI the chip is snappy very pleased. Yes you can do benchmark after benchmark and Samsung is superior but in real life you notice no differences and even so all positives now to me outweighs any negatives. I thought I'd miss the S- pen but the AI and my swipe typing has increased my typing to be as fast or faster than using the S-pen.
The reason i prefer pixel over iPhone or galaxy ultra is the value and performance with feature drop that made the phone just like new hardware launch.
Had to RMA my pixel 8 pro twice so I'm going to try out the S24 Ultra, currently $300 off. Love Pixels but having issues with two copies is a pretty bad look
The pixel is a great device if you are based in the USA. Most of the Ai doesn't work in the rest of the world it's not worth £100 in the UK. Samsung Ai works in UK and Europe and most other countries. As you point out it's Google tec so how come pixel is so restricted outside of US ?
I wish the Pixel had all day battery and didn't get hot to the touch. I love the phone,but unfortunately that hasn't been my experience. Using a OnePlus 12 now,wish camera was better and not a fan of oxygen OS but I love everything else about it. Battery life and charging speed!
Mine has all day battery and doesn't get hot so I can't say I am following your complaint. Also, what do you consider one day? I consistently get about 7 1/2 hours of SOT which I find very reasonable - and I've seen many other people report 7+.
Buying directly from Google also got me a fantastic trade in value from my iPhone 13 base model. $430. So $799 - $430 = $370 plus tax. Samsung was only going to give me $350
@mrgibbles09 I received a $250 discount and $100 credit for accessories on a free upgrade to the 512 GB storage s24+, and I didn't even trade in my phone 😭😭
I read that the s23 series will get the ai features or a least most of them. The snapdragon 8 Gen 2 can handle AI. We should get the one ui 6.1 sometime in March.
Well I love the pixel.. Ive bought the pixel 6, 7, 7 pro and now the 8 which I sold and kept the s24... Coz I had to give my pixel 8 at the service centre and apparently the microphone, speakers had some issues and eventually I was told the motherboard itself is damaged.. And to add to that there was some white spot on the display... They changed the display and the other parts, repaired and returned the phone which was then working fine... But got me thinking how can so many parts of a phone go bad in just 3 months...! Decided to sell before something else stopped working.. I loved the pixel but the quality is still inferior and parts get spoilt at the drop of a hat..! Samsung galaxy s24 and iPhone 15 were the choices I had.. s24 it is... ❤❤❤
That's funny. I got the bay blue and 512 because it was 200 bucks off at Google I've had several pixels and I got away because I listen to all the rigmarole and then I started watching your videos about the 8 pro. I decided to give it another chance and I am so glad I did. I missed the Google experience. I can't wait for the tensor 5 but I probably wouldn't have bought this if I didn't listen to you because so many people harp on Google and I get what you're saying so I decide to give it another chance and I'm glad I did. Thanks for the videos
I agree with everything you said. The only challenge for me to keep me away from the Google pixel is their headset speaker when you have a call it's too loud and has vibration ... all the previous pixels the same which is odd !
I started using a Google pixel 8 pro for the first time after using Samsung all my life and I'm beyond impressed.The AI is brilliant it's snappy and Im glad I chose the Pixel.I get a supers smart phone for under a thousand.Samsung s24 is an amazing but I guess it comes down to preference .you will be happy with either phones
Another great vid! But I am concerned about the number of people who constantly seem to slate the pixel. Especially from guys in Asia or people who don’t have the phone. Makes me think do they know how to use a phone? Surely phones heat to a certain extent. Me friend has a pixel 7 pro. He said he cannot wait to go back to the Samsung as he’s had tons of issues the pixel. I have an iPhone and I know loads of people are tempted to try pixel but I get put off hearing constant comments about it.
I want the pixel 8 pro so bad, but the cases (especially the magsafe cases) are so BORING!! I'm clumsy and drop my phone all the time, so a case is a must have for me. That UAG Monarch Pro Kevlar just looks so dope on the s24 ultra...
The pixel 8 pro versus s24 Plus makes more sense because they are more identical. Identical price and specs and pretty much everything else. The pixel 8 pro versus the 24 Ultra is a means of best of what Google has to offer versus the best of what Samsung has offer
I get what your saying as a pixel 6 pro owner. My issue is pixel 8 and 24 ultra are at the same price point since my carrier is offering $500 the S24 ultra and makes my choice on which one I want even harder..
Saying that the pixel 8 pro doesn't get hot is the biggest lie here, also the all day battery for the pixel 8 pro lol. Not true! everything else i agree they are both great devices I got the 8 pro and when i do intense tasks it gets pretty warm. A lot of the reasons why people think the s24 or s23 ultra is better is because samsung screens are plain gorgeous, there's no comparison there
@@fantasytky28 I didn't pay attention to that lol. No wonder he's misleading people here. The pixel 8 pro is a awesome device but it doesn't compare to Samsung flagship or iPhone 15pro. Those two are on different leagues, but the pixel handle itself pretty good if you ask me
@@usnightm4re it's easy, almost every time u see the video praising some specific device over another one, then the video mostly have the praised device affiliated link. See how the channel bash Samsung display and bug issue in one video (without affiliate link) Then later another video praising Samsung on patch update news like Samsung is the best (with affiliated link) It's just how it work, u have videos bashing how bad the batterylife and heat in pixel (not affiliated link), then later it praise pixel so much like heating does not exist at all (affiliated)
I love pixel phones but I can have them because they have a huge problem with the signal connection, and the 8 pro is not an exception. Crossing fingers for next year's 😢
Thanks for this video. I’m in the market for a new phone and have narrowed it down between the S24 Ultra or the Pixel 8 Pro. I’m leaning towards the Pixel 8 Pro because I like vanilla Android. I don’t think it’s boring at all.
I soured on Samsung for a lot of reasons. A couple of the main ones are their bloatware, crappy software and the (lack of) support for it. I simply wanted the best stock android experience I could find, so I opted for Pixel 8 Pro.
I'll never understand why people love shitting on the Pixel. They're objectively great phones with smooth fluid software and great cameras. And I'm saying that as a certified Samsung knight. Like right now I'm watching this on my S24U. But for people who like a simpler UI you can't go wrong with a Pixel.
I've had Samsung phones in the past I've always wanted to try the pixel every since the pixel 4 so i started with the 7 pro ... i loved it i traded it in for the pixel 8 pro an i love this phone Best phone i ever had for sure... an bay blue is color of the year for sure.
I´m still using the Pixel 6 Pro since launch, and I´m pretty happy with it. If I would like to buy a new phone in 2024 I think I would get again a Pixel phone. Samsung is overpriced in my opinion. Also I don´t like the Samsung UI and that software updates takes longer to roll out. Google and stock android is a really great experience for me, especially for the very good price performance ratio.
I play games all the time no issue I don't know about that only is I have is battery life is a little bad but everything else is great coming from fold 4
You will still recomand P8 Pro if I don't live in US? Outside US a lot of Pixel features are not working. I use currently a Pixel 7 Pro and I have to tell you that a lot of Pixel exclusive features are not working if I am not living in America. Pixel 7 Pro is not that good, old hardware, battery drain, heating, poor signal. Of Pixel 8 Pro use the same hardware, I will think twice if I will buy again a phone and after that I will disable features because are draining the battery.
I have wanted to buy a pixel for a long time but im into smartwatches too so maybe this year if they release a bigger watch ill buy it. Or i may go back to iphone just because my family all use apple products, at least I have my samsung tablet so I can continue to do my android things if I switch
@@michaelhowse so sorry to hear that, man. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Much respect to your father as well for his service.
The problem for both of these phones is that the OnePlus 12 exists and it's 90% of the S24U for the price of the Pixel 8 Pro (oh and it lets you disable the stupid nav bar which Samsung and Google don't allow you to do without root)
Now throw a third choice in, the OnePlus 12, and compare all three, please. I am stuck trying to decide which way to go, and I'm sure many other people are.
He doesn't want to do that because that phone tears both of these phones to shreds. It's basically a S24U without the S pen for the price of the Pixel 8 Pro
I really like this phone. I got the pixel 8 pro. I had the Galaxy s23. I like straight Google. I missed having straight Google every time the Samsung would update my Google stuff would disappear on the s23 I can tell it's not quite as fast but I really feel like the quality is here. I'm really liking the 8 pro and I can't wait for the nine pro to come out cuz it looks cool and I can't wait for the tents or five chip to come out
So what's the avg sot time for a p8p?? I just got a p8p and the 2nd day battery life is HORRIBLE!! 5h sot at 36% 😱😱😱😱😱 I'll probably give it a month just to be fair, but my s23 ultra puts this P8P to shame on the battery. I get avg of 10-11h sot on my s23 ultra. If this p8p can't get at the very least 8h sot then that is a deal breaker (for me) I love the camera, love most of the aspects of the p8p, but the battery life is just unacceptable right now. How people can accept 6h sot as good as beyond me. That's NOT good by a long stretch. Moto edge plus 2023 10-11h sot, s23 ultra 10-11h sot, p8p 6h sot? 🤔🤔
Umm you just got a pro 8, it takes a few days for it to download everything which eats battery or you have something turned on like location or Bluetooth...
Im turning 13 soon in 16 days and ill be getting a new phone and that new phone is definitely gonna be the google pixel 8 pro. Due to its reliability and also how well designed it is to be a close to a iPhone without straight up copying them. I currently own the 2015 6s iphone and it is trash i must tell you. So for sure ill be getting the Pixel 8 Pro, also is it just me or is he kinda winking and like twitching a bit when he blinks. Sorry im not trying to be judgemental Im just asking. Thank you so much man for giving me a deep down review for the two flagship phones 😊
Have the battery last the entire day without worry, run multitasking all day without the phone stuttering and crapping out, zoom in on the wildlife I do everyday and have a decent shot. Need more?
I'm not sure what you mean by crapping out but I'm pretty sure I would know it if it happened to me. I have never had issues getting through a full day on single charge. Pictures have been outstanding. I'm not zooming in on wildlife everyday but I love the pictures I do take. Need more? Whatever.@@fraghead9813
Google's privacy invasion, sometimes abandoning Android at times, some selective political manipulation of search results, their anti-free speech stance, and government spying is really making me mad. Whenever I get a new Samsung phone, I either take it out or disable nearly every Google service or app I can. For a while, Samsung was using its partnership with Microsoft and creating apps to support this...
@TechOdyssey oh god, of course I know that, but google started the android project promising open source and working with everyone, then has locked it down further and further over time, forcing real competitors to shutdown.... Amazon phone could have taken lead on android development but Google killed off Amazon appstore. I used the original satellite phones, palm pilot, the palm phone precursor to apple iPhone, the first samsung phones... the more power google has got, the worse of a company it has become. And they tried kill off the tablet market and move everyone to a more locked down chromeos.
Huh? What invasion? Google has been moving towards improved privacy since Android 11. It's getting stricter by each update. Bonus points if you live in the EU.
It's unfair to say the Pixel 8 Pro is $500 cheaper because Samsung has it's own sales and often bundles in extras. The fair way to look at these is based on retail pricing, where the S24 Ultra (base is 256GB of RAM) is $1299 and Pixel 8 Pro is $1059 (256GB of RAM). So the difference is really $249 between the two. The $249 gets you Dex, S-Pen, much better processor, better screen (higher nits, anti-glare, Gorilla Armor), titanium frame, better battery, faster charging, better fingerprint scanner and a more versatile camera system. Up to the individual if all that is worth the extra money. Either way, both phones are top notch.
It’s not unfair at all. That’s the current price and has been for well over a month. I discussed MSRP, but this phone will likely be mostly $799 for the remainder of its life.
@@TechOdyssey I agree the Pixel 8 Pro will most likely stay at $799 but Samsung also has sales on the S24 Ultra. So apples to apples would be to compare them both at current sales prices, not just what the Pixel 8 Pro is on sale for. I got the S24 Ultra 512GB on sale for $1100, so only a $120 difference over the equivalent Pixel 8 Pro. I still think Pixel 8 Pro is an excellent phone and you did a great job showing how well it stacks up against the Ultra for a lower price.
Samsung camera is just.. a tier below the competition on this generation, which shouldn't be the case at its $1400 price tag. I'd rather take the pixel and have 10 fps less on my games....
You sure. The Pixel has terrible zoom compared to Samsung and has horrible edge detection on portrait shots. Also, who's video is better? It's definitely samsung, lol.
Well samsung don't have their own AI or smartest AI yet yet! But remember this is really samsungs first go around at really pushing AI. I think they will really enhance on it soon and start standing on their own lol
I started using Pixels last April and it's great to use devices with no bloatware.
Amen! Just got my Pixel 8 2 days ago and I was so happy there wasn’t any bloatware and I’ve genuinely been enjoying using it!
But you can delete most of the samsung apps, and you can easily hide them so you don't even know they are there. I don't understand this bloatware complaint anymore, it's getting old. Surely you can think of something else that you prefer about the pixels over the samsungs?
@@GD2X Call screen and the voice recorder for a start.
@@Gary0557 got ya. Lead with that next time 👍
@@GD2X... and bloatware.. 👍
Pixel has won me over with speech to text. I’ve played around with my 6a a lot and found that voice to text and photo editing and magic eraser work off line. It’s doing more on device than I originally thought.
Yes! I'm on s23u and the voice to text is horrible with the Samsung Keyboard. It's super slow and inconsistent. Incredibly poor compared to Google Keyboard. And on the Pixel devices you get Next Generation Assistant which can stay on and input punctuation.
Samsung has deeper editing features, and speech to text is available on Gboard on galaxy as well🤷🏾♂️
@@Gwrightproductions1 ive been using samsung phones for the last 5 years and yes speech to text is on the Gboard but there is a huge difference in the way the two phones process the speech to text and it's a completely different experience on the Pixel. I'm not knocking Samsung because I actually love the OneUI and all of its features and there's some Samsung apps that I prefer to the stock Google apps. Galaxy and Pixel are two different android experiences.
@@jasonbaker5430 oh yeah you're right. I love my pixel 2XL. I ran out of storage space was the problem. Google makes their apps better on the pixel. Offline translator and call menu shortcuts to name a couple of exclusives. It's the smartest phone on the market. But ... Galaxy still has the edge with One UI.
I've recently swapped from the iPhone 15 Pro Max 2 the Pixel 8 Pro and for the most part I'm happy with my decision the only thing I wish the Pixel 8 Pro would improve is the battery face unlock and full photo caller i.d
The battery and face unlock is what made me go back to my iPhone. The face unlock is terrible when it’s dark and the battery can get you through the day with some anxiety but it will do it. iPhone battery is excessive in a good way
@@Faith_Driv3n with the size of the battery in the Pixel 8 Pro I thought the battery life would of been a lot better. I do really like the Pixel 8 Pro but I can see myself goin back 2 the iPhone at some point
@@Faith_Driv3nnot hating on apple or anything nither I'm Android simp 😅. But bro face unlock on pixel 8 pro is just a single camera doing all that stuff .. obv it will not work on darker environment cuz it's lacking actual hardware that if they included they have to offer a notch or dynamic island like shape... So i think we should appreciate that the single camera can do face unlock that works so well in day time that it's approved by banking apps ... All that depth measuring and technical stuff... It's great that it can be done by single camera..
@@sahilbisht4459 yeah it’s nice that the camera can do that but it’s annoying when most of the time it doesn’t work at night where with Face ID it works like 99% of the time. I tried to use the finger print unlock instead and even that barely worked half of the time
@@Faith_Driv3n yeah it's pretty hard cuz iphone face id is just perfect for any condition and light scenario..
I went from iphone 13 pro max to pixel 8 pro. The format of the pixel it makes it feel lesser. Why isnt the phone as wide as the iphone or galaxy? Recently got the s24 ultra and it actually feels like an upgrade from the 13 pro max.
On my Pixel 7 the battery life is decent when I'm on wifi but when I'm on strictly mobile data the battery life is horrible. I still run into reception/connectivity issues occasionally also and that's just not acceptable in 2024. Has the Pixel 8 Pro greatly improved on those issues or is 2025's Pixel lineup with the new TSMC made chips (& hopefully better modems) going to be the first chance we may see real improvement there? Please advise your thoughts. Thank you.
In my country the pixel 8 pro is $200 less than rhe s24+ when both are full price so far from the price of the s24 ultra. I like both brands but am currently on a p8p and very happy with my choice.
Its not perfect, but no phone is and the battery easily makes it through an enitre day for me. The phone is smooth, snappy, camera rarely gives me a bad photo and makes most of them fabulous and I'm finding rhe simplicity in what it does refreshing.
Thank you for providing a balanced view.
I bought the pixel 8 pro and I love it. I also purchased the s24+ which I also really love. I was going to get the s24 ultra, but the trade in for the s24+ was a better deal. I think its a great device. Pretty much every year I get the new pixel because of the stock android and amazing camera. The only thing I wished the p8 pro had was something to compete with Dex. I enjoy the s24+ a lot. If I had to choose between them, I would have to say pixel 8 pro!
I had the S9 and S10e but then switched to the Pixel 5, 6 Pro and 7. Now I'm using the S24 because I loved the Pixel 5 but had issues with the 6 Pro and 7. I like the Pixel UI but the last two phones had weird glitches and battery issues, especially after updating to the newest Android
In my country there is no discussion, s24 ultra all the way. Here in south america we have no pixel support, no 5g , no warranty .
Currently in Canada on the day of this comment, the Samsung S24 Ultra is on sale for $300 off, bringing the difference in price with the Pixel 8 pro to around $60. I wonder if this changes the value proposition?
I agree 1000%!!! I have both and I really do use my pixel 8 Pro alot as well it's such an amazing phone !!!!
But which do you use more? And could you live with just one?
A pixel camera on a Samsung phone would be the perfect combination
That would be nice
My wife and I traded our 11pro max iphones for s24 ultras. Super happy with the phone
Nice. Glad to hear you’re enjoying it.
I have both phones. I love using the Pixel 8 Pro. However, there's no comparing the Pixel 8 pro to the S24 Ultra. The Ultra is a true flagship with an all-day battery life. I wish the Pixel had the snapdragon 3 processor, which may help with the battery life. Also, I understand that the Pixel might be on sale. However, please don't forget about the countless deals that Samsung has in place for there the S24 lineup.
I agree except to the cameras, pixel photos just can't be beat
What's ur everyday driver? Candy bar or fold?
My only reason I traded my Pixel 7 pro in for an iPhone, was because it was dropping cell signal. That made me miss a couple of calls from family and work which was unacceptable. However I do miss a lot of the features from the Pixel, and if they have fixed the modem and it's cell connection issues on the 8 pro and the 9 pro whenever that drops. I might make the switch back to Pixel this year :)
I almost got one. the Verizon reviews are brutal. I'd like to get the 9 Pro.
Which one do you feel like has the easier to view display in the bright outdoors
Currently I think the pixel is more vibrant
I'm still on the p30 pro but no security updates etc and general wear I'm thinking of going to the p8p this week. Hope the camera (especially in low light) is at least on par with Huawei leica cameras 👍
I totally agree with you. I had been a Samsung fan user 100 percent for 10 plus years. Didn't think I'd ever leave. But I changed carriers and by far the best deal for me was pixel 7 pro with the 8 around the corner. 7 was nice but I was ready to come back to Samsung. But then the 8 pro came out. I get it optimistic it would stay in my possession very long. I was amazed yes the AI number 1 and surprised with the AI the chip is snappy very pleased. Yes you can do benchmark after benchmark and Samsung is superior but in real life you notice no differences and even so all positives now to me outweighs any negatives. I thought I'd miss the S- pen but the AI and my swipe typing has increased my typing to be as fast or faster than using the S-pen.
The reason i prefer pixel over iPhone or galaxy ultra is the value and performance with feature drop that made the phone just like new hardware launch.
Had to RMA my pixel 8 pro twice so I'm going to try out the S24 Ultra, currently $300 off. Love Pixels but having issues with two copies is a pretty bad look
Edge+ 2022 has pen support....
GOOGLE IS AI KING💯%FACT
It's pixels or nothing 💪
Google may be the king but the pixel is not 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@AziaVenom most of the AI features on the s24 r created by Google. Enjoy ur ai features till u will have to pay for them in 2025🤣🤣🤣
@@josephwilliams9434 that's what I'm saying 😂
Bro your bugging
The pixel is a great device if you are based in the USA. Most of the Ai doesn't work in the rest of the world it's not worth £100 in the UK. Samsung Ai works in UK and Europe and most other countries. As you point out it's Google tec so how come pixel is so restricted outside of US ?
Samsung and Google share the same servers?
I wish the Pixel had all day battery and didn't get hot to the touch. I love the phone,but unfortunately that hasn't been my experience. Using a OnePlus 12 now,wish camera was better and not a fan of oxygen OS but I love everything else about it. Battery life and charging speed!
Mine has all day battery and doesn't get hot so I can't say I am following your complaint. Also, what do you consider one day? I consistently get about 7 1/2 hours of SOT which I find very reasonable - and I've seen many other people report 7+.
What's wrong with OP12 camera?
Excellent points that 7 years seems awesome.
Glad you think so!
Man, I just took some pictures with this pixel and it is awesome!
Great content. So is it really 500 difference, with the trade-in and free upgrade to 512 gigs of memory. So you actually save more than 500.
Buying directly from Google also got me a fantastic trade in value from my iPhone 13 base model. $430. So $799 - $430 = $370 plus tax. Samsung was only going to give me $350
@mrgibbles09 I received a $250 discount and $100 credit for accessories on a free upgrade to the 512 GB storage s24+, and I didn't even trade in my phone 😭😭
Pixel IS the smartest smartphone out. I love the software and features that Google offers to the Pixel phones. But both are great indeed. ❤😎
I bought the 6pro for the great 20x zoom ability for wildlife pictures. Does 7pro or 8pro offer even more zoom ability?
Heard anything about iPhone 15 pro getting Ai stuff?
Not a peep
@@TechOdysseydamn Im hoping they will though
Great review man, thank you
Can you please compare the OnePlus 12 vs pixel 8 pro?
Eventually when I’m able
Will the AI features come on the S23 models or is it specifically for the S24 just wondering if it's worth an upgrade
I know the 23 ultra will get them later this year. Probably the 23 and plus as well but I can’t confirm
@@TechOdysseyis it true we will have to pay for the AI next year?
I read that the s23 series will get the ai features or a least most of them. The snapdragon 8 Gen 2 can handle AI. We should get the one ui 6.1 sometime in March.
Well I love the pixel.. Ive bought the pixel 6, 7, 7 pro and now the 8 which I sold and kept the s24...
Coz I had to give my pixel 8 at the service centre and apparently the microphone, speakers had some issues and eventually I was told the motherboard itself is damaged.. And to add to that there was some white spot on the display... They changed the display and the other parts, repaired and returned the phone which was then working fine...
But got me thinking how can so many parts of a phone go bad in just 3 months...! Decided to sell before something else stopped working.. I loved the pixel but the quality is still inferior and parts get spoilt at the drop of a hat..!
Samsung galaxy s24 and iPhone 15 were the choices I had.. s24 it is... ❤❤❤
That's funny. I got the bay blue and 512 because it was 200 bucks off at Google I've had several pixels and I got away because I listen to all the rigmarole and then I started watching your videos about the 8 pro. I decided to give it another chance and I am so glad I did. I missed the Google experience. I can't wait for the tensor 5 but I probably wouldn't have bought this if I didn't listen to you because so many people harp on Google and I get what you're saying so I decide to give it another chance and I'm glad I did. Thanks for the videos
I agree with everything you said. The only challenge for me to keep me away from the Google pixel is their headset speaker when you have a call it's too loud and has vibration ... all the previous pixels the same which is odd !
I started using a Google pixel 8 pro for the first time after using Samsung all my life and I'm beyond impressed.The AI is brilliant it's snappy and Im glad I chose the Pixel.I get a supers smart phone for under a thousand.Samsung s24 is an amazing but I guess it comes down to preference .you will be happy with either phones
Another great vid! But I am concerned about the number of people who constantly seem to slate the pixel. Especially from guys in Asia or people who don’t have the phone. Makes me think do they know how to use a phone? Surely phones heat to a certain extent.
Me friend has a pixel 7 pro. He said he cannot wait to go back to the Samsung as he’s had tons of issues the pixel. I have an iPhone and I know loads of people are tempted to try pixel but I get put off hearing constant comments about it.
S24 Ultra doesn't have the banking app unlock with face unlock big downside. That's why I went with the Pixel 8 Pro and I love my Pixel 8 Pro.
I want the pixel 8 pro so bad, but the cases (especially the magsafe cases) are so BORING!! I'm clumsy and drop my phone all the time, so a case is a must have for me. That UAG Monarch Pro Kevlar just looks so dope on the s24 ultra...
My wife loves her Pixel 8 Pro, having replaced her Pixel 6.
That’s a great upgrade
Great video👍
Thanks 👍
This guy has grown on me......
You might need to see a doctor.
@@TechOdyssey lol
That's what she said.
I like One UI but prefer Pixel for experience and camera quality. It still needs some tuning with the software with performance though
The pixel 8 pro versus s24 Plus makes more sense because they are more identical. Identical price and specs and pretty much everything else.
The pixel 8 pro versus the 24 Ultra is a means of best of what Google has to offer versus the best of what Samsung has offer
I love your style sir. You are the best no nonsense reviewer with great information.
I appreciate that! Thanks a lot for the support.
I get what your saying as a pixel 6 pro owner. My issue is pixel 8 and 24 ultra are at the same price point since my carrier is offering $500 the S24 ultra and makes my choice on which one I want even harder..
Saying that the pixel 8 pro doesn't get hot is the biggest lie here, also the all day battery for the pixel 8 pro lol. Not true!
everything else i agree they are both great devices
I got the 8 pro and when i do intense tasks it gets pretty warm.
A lot of the reasons why people think the s24 or s23 ultra is better is because samsung screens are plain gorgeous, there's no comparison there
What do I expect? It's pixel turn for affiliated link in this video.
@@fantasytky28 I didn't pay attention to that lol.
No wonder he's misleading people here. The pixel 8 pro is a awesome device but it doesn't compare to Samsung flagship or iPhone 15pro. Those two are on different leagues, but the pixel handle itself pretty good if you ask me
@@usnightm4re it's easy, almost every time u see the video praising some specific device over another one, then the video mostly have the praised device affiliated link.
See how the channel bash Samsung display and bug issue in one video (without affiliate link)
Then later another video praising Samsung on patch update news like Samsung is the best (with affiliated link)
It's just how it work, u have videos bashing how bad the batterylife and heat in pixel (not affiliated link), then later it praise pixel so much like heating does not exist at all (affiliated)
Except mine doesn’t, and I also haven’t heard people complaining about it. Mine has been cool as a cucumber
Why do you care if there is an affiliate link on the video?
I love pixel phones but I can have them because they have a huge problem with the signal connection, and the 8 pro is not an exception. Crossing fingers for next year's 😢
Won't get better until they switch over to Qualcomm and TSMC
Thanks for this video. I’m in the market for a new phone and have narrowed it down between the S24 Ultra or the Pixel 8 Pro. I’m leaning towards the Pixel 8 Pro because I like vanilla Android. I don’t think it’s boring at all.
Is it an S23 or a S24?
Does anyone know if the Pixel 8 Pro Android Auto works? My 7 Pro AA stopped working after an update last year!
Works fine on my Renault - car is 4 years old & it works great!
I soured on Samsung for a lot of reasons. A couple of the main ones are their bloatware, crappy software and the (lack of) support for it. I simply wanted the best stock android experience I could find, so I opted for Pixel 8 Pro.
Sold my S23 Ultra for Pixel 8 Pro and I love it. I had a Pixel 6 now it's even better ... ❤❤❤
I'll never understand why people love shitting on the Pixel. They're objectively great phones with smooth fluid software and great cameras. And I'm saying that as a certified Samsung knight. Like right now I'm watching this on my S24U. But for people who like a simpler UI you can't go wrong with a Pixel.
I've had Samsung phones in the past I've always wanted to try the pixel every since the pixel 4 so i started with the 7 pro ... i loved it i traded it in for the pixel 8 pro an i love this phone Best phone i ever had for sure... an bay blue is color of the year for sure.
I´m still using the Pixel 6 Pro since launch, and I´m pretty happy with it.
If I would like to buy a new phone in 2024 I think I would get again a Pixel phone.
Samsung is overpriced in my opinion. Also I don´t like the Samsung UI and that software updates takes longer to roll out.
Google and stock android is a really great experience for me, especially for the very good price performance ratio.
Pixel 8 pro vs OnePlus 12?🤔
This
OnePlus 12. TSMC >>>>>>>>>>> Samsung
If the pixels processor is so great why can't it handle gaming on par with the ultra and 15 pro max
I play games all the time no issue I don't know about that only is I have is battery life is a little bad but everything else is great coming from fold 4
Pixel 8 pro refurbished in Ireland now 480 euro my Xmas present 🎁
You will still recomand P8 Pro if I don't live in US? Outside US a lot of Pixel features are not working. I use currently a Pixel 7 Pro and I have to tell you that a lot of Pixel exclusive features are not working if I am not living in America. Pixel 7 Pro is not that good, old hardware, battery drain, heating, poor signal. Of Pixel 8 Pro use the same hardware, I will think twice if I will buy again a phone and after that I will disable features because are draining the battery.
I have wanted to buy a pixel for a long time but im into smartwatches too so maybe this year if they release a bigger watch ill buy it. Or i may go back to iphone just because my family all use apple products, at least I have my samsung tablet so I can continue to do my android things if I switch
I'm wondering what the Pixel 9pro will be like? 🤔
Hopefully awesome
@@TechOdyssey Keep my family in prayer. We are burying my Dad, an old Navy Vet, tomorrow. He passed ten minutes before the Super Bowl started.
@@michaelhowse so sorry to hear that, man. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Much respect to your father as well for his service.
The problem for both of these phones is that the OnePlus 12 exists and it's 90% of the S24U for the price of the Pixel 8 Pro (oh and it lets you disable the stupid nav bar which Samsung and Google don't allow you to do without root)
Does it really matter? At this point Google could sell an actual turd and get praise for it.
Yeah no
Now throw a third choice in, the OnePlus 12, and compare all three, please. I am stuck trying to decide which way to go, and I'm sure many other people are.
He doesn't want to do that because that phone tears both of these phones to shreds. It's basically a S24U without the S pen for the price of the Pixel 8 Pro
Come on man, get out of here with that BS. I just made a video about the OnePlus 12 and S24 Ultra 4 days ago.
Pixel AI is so easy to use , fast and way ahead of samsung and apple.
Yup
You be killing me who helps make pixel chips the pixel is better than the s24 ultra
Im a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra user and I would prefer the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, although I think both phones are amazing.
I'm glad you made this video Adam.. All I hear on here is how the 8 Pro is garbage compared up the 24 Ultra.
And it’s not true. Gaming, ok. Multitasking, sure. Anything else nope. It’s very competitive.
I really like this phone. I got the pixel 8 pro. I had the Galaxy s23. I like straight Google. I missed having straight Google every time the Samsung would update my Google stuff would disappear on the s23 I can tell it's not quite as fast but I really feel like the quality is here. I'm really liking the 8 pro and I can't wait for the nine pro to come out cuz it looks cool and I can't wait for the tents or five chip to come out
7 years of updates that's why I chose 8 pro that's awesome 😊
Got the P8P but have to admit I’m curious about the OP12
I have the 12 (the emerald color with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage). Absolutely amazing phone especially for the $700 I got it for
I just wish pixel would add an spen
I have the pixel 8 pro but the battery could be a lot better with 5G on i can make it a whole day
Can't?
S24 ultra any day want cheaper price then Google
I'm getting the pixel 6a to see if I can switch from Samsung A54. If I like it, I may get the 8pro.
Techodyssey , off topic do you use any antivirus on your phone? If so which one? Thx
I do not.
I'm all Pixel! They're just amazing phones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lolz
True and factual as always. Thanks so much...
You’re very welcome
I think people shit on Google Pixel because of the big camera bar bulging out, the app display and the wallpapers
Always great videos. The P8 pro has been a joy to use. Battery could be a bit better but the phone is so smooth.
So what's the avg sot time for a p8p??
I just got a p8p and the 2nd day battery life is HORRIBLE!! 5h sot at 36% 😱😱😱😱😱
I'll probably give it a month just to be fair, but my s23 ultra puts this P8P to shame on the battery.
I get avg of 10-11h sot on my s23 ultra.
If this p8p can't get at the very least 8h sot then that is a deal breaker (for me)
I love the camera, love most of the aspects of the p8p, but the battery life is just unacceptable right now.
How people can accept 6h sot as good as beyond me. That's NOT good by a long stretch. Moto edge plus 2023 10-11h sot, s23 ultra 10-11h sot, p8p 6h sot? 🤔🤔
Umm you just got a pro 8, it takes a few days for it to download everything which eats battery or you have something turned on like location or Bluetooth...
I average about 7 1/2 hours SoT
Also this. Adaptive battery takes about a week to kick in and will improve battery life
Closer 🙂
Na I think the closet is where it's trapped😅
Samsung keeps adding to One UI...its better...but in 2025, Google os using TSG to manufacturer their custom chips. That's big.
Im turning 13 soon in 16 days and ill be getting a new phone and that new phone is definitely gonna be the google pixel 8 pro. Due to its reliability and also how well designed it is to be a close to a iPhone without straight up copying them. I currently own the 2015 6s iphone and it is trash i must tell you. So for sure ill be getting the Pixel 8 Pro, also is it just me or is he kinda winking and like twitching a bit when he blinks. Sorry im not trying to be judgemental Im just asking. Thank you so much man for giving me a deep down review for the two flagship phones 😊
Bring your pixel to Barcelona and your Samsung see which one has the best Ai experience
I don't live in Barcelona.
S24 ultra anyday all day. The pixel 8 pro is a flagship built phone with a midlevel processor. You really couldnt be more wrong.
What is it you want to do on the Pixel that you can't?
Have the battery last the entire day without worry, run multitasking all day without the phone stuttering and crapping out, zoom in on the wildlife I do everyday and have a decent shot. Need more?
I'm not sure what you mean by crapping out but I'm pretty sure I would know it if it happened to me. I have never had issues getting through a full day on single charge. Pictures have been outstanding. I'm not zooming in on wildlife everyday but I love the pictures I do take. Need more? Whatever.@@fraghead9813
It’s comical how misinformed you are
Guys, it won't kill you to admit that the Tensor is several steps behind Samsung's chip.
Google's privacy invasion, sometimes abandoning Android at times, some selective political manipulation of search results, their anti-free speech stance, and government spying is really making me mad. Whenever I get a new Samsung phone, I either take it out or disable nearly every Google service or app I can. For a while, Samsung was using its partnership with Microsoft and creating apps to support this...
Jokes on you. Android is made by Google.
@TechOdyssey oh god, of course I know that, but google started the android project promising open source and working with everyone, then has locked it down further and further over time, forcing real competitors to shutdown.... Amazon phone could have taken lead on android development but Google killed off Amazon appstore. I used the original satellite phones, palm pilot, the palm phone precursor to apple iPhone, the first samsung phones... the more power google has got, the worse of a company it has become. And they tried kill off the tablet market and move everyone to a more locked down chromeos.
Huh? What invasion? Google has been moving towards improved privacy since Android 11. It's getting stricter by each update. Bonus points if you live in the EU.
Nice video
Thanks
Gemini was supposed to be good but is messing up big
You got an attitude problem mr!
Thanks!
I like google pixel 8 pro ❤
Great review
Thank you!
It's unfair to say the Pixel 8 Pro is $500 cheaper because Samsung has it's own sales and often bundles in extras. The fair way to look at these is based on retail pricing, where the S24 Ultra (base is 256GB of RAM) is $1299 and Pixel 8 Pro is $1059 (256GB of RAM). So the difference is really $249 between the two. The $249 gets you Dex, S-Pen, much better processor, better screen (higher nits, anti-glare, Gorilla Armor), titanium frame, better battery, faster charging, better fingerprint scanner and a more versatile camera system. Up to the individual if all that is worth the extra money. Either way, both phones are top notch.
It’s not unfair at all. That’s the current price and has been for well over a month. I discussed MSRP, but this phone will likely be mostly $799 for the remainder of its life.
@@TechOdyssey I agree the Pixel 8 Pro will most likely stay at $799 but Samsung also has sales on the S24 Ultra. So apples to apples would be to compare them both at current sales prices, not just what the Pixel 8 Pro is on sale for. I got the S24 Ultra 512GB on sale for $1100, so only a $120 difference over the equivalent Pixel 8 Pro. I still think Pixel 8 Pro is an excellent phone and you did a great job showing how well it stacks up against the Ultra for a lower price.
I watch all your content. Anything related to pixel devices is only relevant in USA.
Samsung camera is just.. a tier below the competition on this generation, which shouldn't be the case at its $1400 price tag. I'd rather take the pixel and have 10 fps less on my games....
You sure. The Pixel has terrible zoom compared to Samsung and has horrible edge detection on portrait shots. Also, who's video is better? It's definitely samsung, lol.
Well samsung don't have their own AI or smartest AI yet yet! But remember this is really samsungs first go around at really pushing AI. I think they will really enhance on it soon and start standing on their own lol
I used nexus and pixels for a long time and had to return almost every one of them i hope the hardware is getting better. Seems like it might be