Reasons to use thermometer: 1/ A bath for your young ones. Double check temp. 2. Babies milk - as above. 3/ Cooking, check cooked properly. 4/ Elderly family, use to check tea, coffee, soup, etc to make sure it is not too hot. 5/ Check the fridge to see actual temp is correct. 6/ In a fire emergency, check temp of door to see if fire behind it. 7/ poke it out the window in cold mornings to see if you need an extra jumper. 8/ Skating on ice, check for weak (less cold spots). 9/ Meals or hot drinks to check at restaurants and coffee machines to see if cooked or hot enough? 10/ If at work to check your employer is not beaking the law with a lower than expected environment. 11/ If you have pets to check temp if they are not their normal self. 12/ check temp of fish tanks. 13/ Check electrical stuff like plugs to make sure no overheating. 14/ to check windows or doors to see if there is any energy gaps. 15/ Checking temps of stuff like slides on hot days for kids. 16/ check for insulation by measuring inner and outer walls. There are probably many I missed. But it could be useful for some?
When learning to steam milk it's good to get a feel of how hot 65°C milk feels as the milk breaks down when it gets hotter. So you can measure a few times just to get more confident. Also when brewing coffee you can measure water temp to get f.e. 90°C, so you don't have to buy a 150$+ kettle. I think many niche use cases, but people disregard it because they don't need it and everything needs to be made for them and only them.
The one thing that seems to have improved quite noticeably is the video quality. Together with the generally better build quality and the long term support, Google seem to be going the right way with the Pixels
Pixel has stepped up video recording significantly... But at the same time the iPhone just added Log support, so is still massively in the lead (provided you know what you're doing with that footage!)
The longer support is important. In a year or so the value of the phone should have dropped, but still has 6 years worth of updates left. €860,- for the pixel 8 is a lot of money for a lot of people. but in a year they will probably have some sales dropping it to €500,- which is much more reasonable. This way they can sell old stock. Only thing is that it might interfere with the pixel 8a in terms of budget so they should price that accordingly to keep it as the budget option. €450,- would be a reasonable starting price for the 8a.
I'm glad I went with the pro. I was a little concerned about the size and while I can't use it one handed. The size isn't as bad as I thought it would be. The camera edge makes the phone much easier to hold. The build quality is really nice, the brighter screen is great, and the long term updates give peace of mind. The watch bundle made the price easier to digest as I wanted the watch too.
Got the Pixel 8 Pro yesterday for me and for my wife. Haven't had a Pixel since the Pixel 4 and I believe this is the one to get. So far so good and we're both loving it.
Hello Mr TechChap. In these reviews I would like to see camera comparison with 2 or 3 gens behind, as example the Pixel 6 Pro or the Pixel 5. Many people (like me) would rather upgrade every 2-3 years than every year. But I would still understand the choice with comparing only the last gen in future videos. Have a good one, thanks for your videos :)
Yeah, +1 to this. I went from a Samsung Note 2 (my first smart phone ever) to a Pixel 2 to a Pixel 5. The longer I can keep my device, the better, so I'm really curious not about the incremental increase but rather what the new phone can do that the old, perfectly functional phone can't.
I think we should now distinguish between "full" and "partial" updates! Yes, Apple gives 5+ years of updates, but has a noticeable tendency to artificially cut features that would be technically possible without problems to give customers a reason to buy the new devices. So, we should judge companies on whether they really deliver full updates (if technically possible) or artificially withhold individual features from older devices.
Good that you pointed out the improved aspect ratio of 20:9 because of the width difference it brings. I still like the squarish corners. So Series 7 is still the better looking Pixel for me.
Switched from a S23 Ultra. I never used super zoom outside of a party trick and never touched the S Pen. The smoothness of software and the flawless integration with the free watch makes me an early fan boy!
@@Joker-yu5kp I am a pretty heavy user. 100% in the morning and I'll have about 20% when I go to bed. The Watch 2 is around 27% when I go to bed with always on display on both and all sensors running constantly on the watch so not too bad!
@@foysalahmed3881 Well when I had my Bluetooth Galaxy Watch, I would get delayed notifications, sometimes nothing at all on either the phone or watch. With the Pixel Watch it hasn't missed a beat! My phone and Watch go off at the same time every time and app controls work perfectly
@@Joker-yu5kpthe s23 ultra definitely has longer battery life, I'd say around 25% maybe. I made the same switch, I wanted a slightly smaller form factor, round edges and hadn't used the pen either. Performance is less, cameras are probably about equal I'd say. I like the software of the pixel more.
I heard they plan these phones years out, which makes sense to me. If this phone was originally drawn up a little while back when Covid was more front and center, having a thermometer makes sense.
Honestly, when I heard about the thermometer, I was excited at first. I'd hoped it was a laser thermometer so I could use it for cooking when I have my recipes app open, and of course as a parent with relatively young kids a thermometer would be so useful. But I guess it can't do any of that....
@@marcuswoodgate4026early leaked marketing showed it as a body thermometer but they didn't get FDA approval, so had to remove that option and add the disclaimer. I believe they're still trying to get approval to add the feature back. It would have been better if they'd gone with a better sensor, like one that could also be used for thermovision or measuring distances, but they didn't.
@@marcuswoodgate4026Google said during the reveal presentation that they submitted an application to the FDA to measure body temperatures. And there was a leaked video months ago that showed the 8 Pro being used to check temperature by scanning the forehead. I think they were betting on people continuing to check their temperature frequently and on getting FDA approval before launch, neither of which has panned out so far. I'm skeptical they'll ever get FDA approval but who knows.
@@taejaskudva2543 That "laser thermometer" that you are using does not measure temperature by the laser itself, it has an infrared sensor that does the temperature measurement. The laser light is used for pointing the device at an object. Look closely and you will see two sensors on a hand-held laser/infrared thermometer
@@anathebudgetfriendly5963 I wanted to update my previous comment. I returned the Pixel 8 Pro and exchanged it for the new iPhone 15 Pro Max. If you are located in the U.S., I don't think it's worth switching to the Pixel right now, at least not until 2026. Although the Pixel is great, it still needs a couple more years to mature. With the iPhone ecosystem, all of your apps and environments work seamlessly together. I initially thought the Pixel was great, but I found myself missing the ease-of-use that comes with the iPhone, starting from the way you unlock your phone with your face, to all of the apps available to you at home. Pixel is great for photos, but it lacks the luxury and aesthetics of the iPhone. In my opinion, it's not quite there yet.
@@ChristianQuilantang-ef3mp If you are in the U.S., keep the iPhone 15 Pro. I used Pixel 8 Pro for couple of weeks and got really frustrated. Google has gotten everything except the ease of the iPhone and the ecosystem around you are partial towards the iPhone here. I returned Pixel 8 Pro and now using the iPhone 15 Pro, feel so much relieved. The best part of Pixel 8 Pro is the camera and the Photo App, everything else, may be will get better in 2 years. But, will certainly beat the iPhone soon, they released tons of software features, which will take years for Apple. Like I said they got everything great except the quality of the hardware (can't compare to the richness of the iPhone) and the ecosystem around an Android is not great I feel, maybe Android are the best in Asia.
Am I the only one thats sick of these camera centric reviews? For me im trying to get an understanding of the actual phone (not just the camera). Last year I rushed out with excitement on release day to buy the pixel 7 pro to then after a week get rid of it due to the terrible battery life, bugs with software, overheating issues, terrible display quality amongst a lot of other things. Yet now trying to gauge if Google has actually improved all fixed all those issues all ii get is these you tubers crapping on for 10mins about the camera.
The temperature scanning feature is designed to monitor your other devices and detect overheating issues, similar to what you might experience with an iPhone 15 Pro Max recently LOL
Samsung Displays makes the screens for Samsung Electronics and Apple within their specifications. I would say Apple has stricter specs than Samsung Electronics does.
The pixel 8 pro is stunning. The watch 2 runs out fast but the phone with screen at 120 and smoothness on it lasts 2 days. Got 7 hours screen time still at 38%. I started pixel at 4a and whenever been without always went back. Speed isn't the fastest but the features make up for this. Love the flat screen always preferred flat screens. Watching content is crisp and clear. A1 Google your heading in the right direction ⬆️
8 Pro in UK. Generally good but some annoying issues which really deminished the experience for me. Called Google support, they gave up. 1. The wifi calling option is missing from menus. 2. App dots appear but don't populate with numbers of alerts 3. Can't swap back, home, switch buttons at bottom of screen for right/left handed 4. Max grid is 5x5. Why not 5x6 with such a big screen 5. You can't remove 'overview ' on 1st home screen to use for you own widget 6. When on a phone call and walking, there is a 'click' sound in time with each step. I haven't had time to try the settings but it shouldn't do it. 7. You can't reorder home screen pages, you have to move each app icon around However, battery good, screen lovely, camera excellent, photo editing awesome, form factor light and not too big. I'm hoping many of the issues will be fixed in post👍😁
Great review. Highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses. Thank you! Only had my P8 Pro a few days and waiting for the PWatch 2, but would agree with everything said. Love the phone, and love the Bay blue colour, but not sure I'm brave enough to go without a case. Even with the lovely mat back, still slippery.
I bought the Pixel 8 Pro this morning, just finished installing it. I would have liked all the features of the 8 Pro in a smaller body since I prefer smaller phones but I am happy with it anyway :)
Hows now? Are you facing overheating issue? Or green screen or other issue on pixel 8 pro? Hows the battery life is it good for watch movie on OTT and webstreaming and play music and play instagram hows it plss I need your review bcz I wanna buy it now 🙏🏻
Google needs to update their core apps. Calendar is straight from 1990. Mail is very basic and no universal boxes other than inbox. Also androids PDF game is poor. Gotta get more native PDF editing/manipulation options. Lastly, some Pics when you edit gets saved as a new photo and sometimes it writes over original photo.
The video looks so choppy (16:20). I know it’s only 30fps but other shots with movement don’t look this choppy. It’s 2023, I thought we had resolved choppy videos on phones?
I have the 8 pro and love it so far. It's a bit disappointing that it doesn't have video out over the USB-C. So a Software Update with something like Samsung Dex isn't possible.
Glad you noticed the oversharpening issue with the front camera, my hypothesis is that because of the lack of AF in past models (and base p8) the software it's tuned to compensate the lack of sharpness that implies not having AF, something the P8P doesn't need but that tuning it's still present, for now the best way to use the selfie is to shot RAW, the issue isn't present in raw, but it takes more steps to get the photo obviously, hope google fix this sooner than later.
I switched from the Huawei P30 Pro to the Pixel 8 Pro and I'm not so sure yet. At first glance, the photos aren't much better. If you then zoom in here, you can of course see that the P30 pro lacks details. Nevertheless, I find the Huawei's photos more pleasing without zooming in. Then there is the issue of software. The Pixel 8 pro has probably frozen 2-3 times. Strangely enough, most mornings after getting up, I suddenly couldn't close the alarm app (clock). Other apps can also be laggy and sometimes freeze for a few seconds. Quite strange. TH-cam Music drains the battery like crazy... an hour of listening to music takes away 15-20% of the battery. The phone definitely gets very warm. Even today I could clearly feel it through the cover. On TH-cam Music, change background images, while looking at pictures on “Photos”. Compared to my Huawei, which was always fluid, never crashed and always stayed cool, it was actually a disaster. I'm thinking about returning the phone... I'm not sure yet. Actually, the camera is one of the most important things to me... let's see.
Excellent review. I'm watching this video on my 7 Pro with a battery saver warning popping up. I'll be setting up my 8 Pro this weekend, and it'll be interesting to see just how much better the new phone is over the old one.
My first google phone since nexus 6p. Initially a little disappointed, especially with performance. Seemed to be a little laggy and stuttery throughout the UI. Also screen and speakers especially sucked compared to the z fold 4 i came from. However, over the last 72 hours it seems to be smoothing out. Maybe learning my usage patterns or me just getting used to the performance but definitely seems better now. Battery life has been pretty inpressive for me. I wish i'd just waited on the s24 but i'll see it out for the next year and hopefully a couple of software updates improve it further.
@@wrakorI found that most lag and stuttering happens because I transferred all my old data so the background processes still are catching up , 3 days in it's smooth no lag
@@rx3la yeah it's definitely smoothed a couple days in but general scrolling through twitter, web pages etc isn't as smooth as it was on my Samsung. I read the GSM arena review that said it was a lack of optimisation across all apps for the exynos/tensor
The Pixel 8 Pro is the only phone that's made me think about trading in my s23 ultra for 🤔 it really looks like a killer phone. I love my Ultra though...what to do, what to do.
Viewing angles getting worse is actually a "good" thing. For a superbright screen to not drain the battery really fast, a screen can improve efficiency by aiming it's oled's as much as possible at the user, and not send light in directions unlikely to be of use. It seems to be like the greenish tint only appears at extreme angles, way past 45%, so it doesn't seem to be a bad thing.
@@Thetechchap Many people would probably like a screen that is superbright to the front, but that gets dark fast as the viewing angle increases, as a privacy feature ;-)
I own many pixel throughout my life. And the fact they simply offer great hardware for the most affordable price kept me with them. But I will refuse to pay over $799 for any damn phone
got tired of the poor batterylife due to exynos chip they built their plattform on. It also suffered from lagg, smudgy fotos compared to SD and so forth. Pitty since the software is awesome.
Nice review as the guy side clearly the only difference between the pro and the none pro varient is 3 things the size the tomomiter and the 5X lens camera 🤳📸 I am definitely going to get one was thinking to get the iphone pro max but I am loving the 7 years update and the AI features totally amazing 😮😮😮
The best feature imo is the audio noise reduction, the meh temperature feature was a missed opportunity to do something better, if it had the Flir infra red system, that would have been way cool. Some of the AI features are cool , some are very gimmicky , still good to have though.
Don’t buy the 8 Pro if you want a good photo or video experience! The Tensor 3 chip is seriously underpowered, it’s mid-level at best - as a result you'll get slow night sight performance and choppy, laggy video in a real time and in the video files themselves. The hardware cannot keep up with the software requirements, which are quite heavy in the various Google photo and video apps. The battery life really isn’t great in everyday use, especially in cities where towers ping the device regularly. I was getting 8 hours with Wi-Fi scanning and location services switched off. With the Apple 15 Pro Max, I'm getting 13hrs with everything left on. Luckily I managed to get a refund from Google after 2.5mths of use and switched back to Apple (15 Pro Max). The difference in performance and general experience is absolutely MASSIVE...its not even close. Google just isn’t a hardware company, almost every selling point is software. Software can be fixed but hardware can’t, not really. That’s the fundamental difference between Apple and Google, Apple nails the hardware and Google just can't seem to get it right. I'm certainly not an Apple fan boy, but after 10yrs of Android Nexus and numerous Pixel devices, I’m done. Pixel is just not worth the price tag and broken promises from Google any more 👋✌️
I ordered the Pixel 8 Pro, upgrading from solid 4+ years of iPhone XS Max. Getting the Pixel Watch 2 for free which costs 399€ was an amazing deal. I also ordered the Pixel Buds Pro. Even if for any reason i decide to sell it later on, i will still be at no loss. And sell the watch as well. The front facing camera supporting purchases is also amazing coming from the iPhone perfect faceID unlock. Gaming is not something i do anymore so i should be fine with that. Pure Pixel / not bloated android is the best looking one for me.
Excellent video Tech Chap - having Motorola Android...Shooting photos with this device and want to use the AI Gizmos of magic erase, dynamic touch up ? - do I need to purchase a Google One / Photo and storage account ? ( From my motorola states this service starts at min £1.90' ish per month ).
This new Google phone looks very interesting indeed, however, I still prefer the price to come down a bit more before I upgrade my phone. Is it possible to do a full comprehensive cameras comparison between this 8 pro and the iPhone 15 pro max when you feel better? By the way, get well soon, mate.
The most important tests are often never done which is signal tests and uptime tests. The Exynos modems for the Pixel 6 and 7 had major network issues. Had a Pixel 6 dozens of times a day no signal at all up to 20 minutes at a time on both ATT and T-Mobile even in populated cities around DFW. Same sim cards in a $50 UMX phone didn't have those issues. Got it RMA'ed same exact issue with a different Pixel 6 device inspected. Others had 3+ RMA's and just ended up giving up selling the phone for a loss or traded it in which is what I had to do too. Google only offers to keep doing RMA's. Every review for every phone should do signal DBM comparisons and other tests that are the main point of a phone. I had no signal on both that I physical was there to witness 1-2 hours daily and it did it nonstop randomly throughout the day. Not 5G bandwidth or network unable to make/receive calls/text or use the network. Changed every possible setting that exist flashed the rom's tried Android 14 beta ect. The Pixel 7 also had the same issues. There wasn't a day over the 4-5 month period that I didn't lose signal at least half a dozen times.
Thanks for an excellent review. For some reason the pidgeons marching perfectly in rhythm at around 16:21 looks so creepy and artificial to me. Is this because the Google Pigeon March (GPM™) feature is turned on or do they just do this normally?
Fab honest review, you're my go to reviewer..and local! I struggle with the cost of these, I'm keen on my photography. My present S20FE with optical zoom was the best until it started smouldering whilst charging, any replacement suggestions without the cost ? Of the three Samsungs S2, A41 I've had they have all let me down ...
Tom - the best review of the phone I have seen. I have a Tesla model 3 also and my 7 Pro would always randomly stop charging on the wireless pad (I presume this was a temperature related issue). Does the 8 Pro do this for you? Thanks. Matt
Interesting to see when all AI features roll out in the UK. The key difference between 8 Pro and 8 is Gemini Nano, available only for the Pro model. So, if you want all promised AI features, there's a distinction between the two. Unfortunately. Great job, Tom, as always! Love your reviews
Thermals are about the same, battery seems about the same 22% vs 27% is not a big enough difference to say improvements, especially within its first week.. also is this comparing a new phone to a used phone? Pretty sure even google has given the 8 and 8 pro the same endurance rating as last year's models. Time will tell but rhe problem with 90% of reviews are spent with a week or less with the phone when it can take weeks for battery etc to find its feet/ settle
No vapour chamber not heat pipe. Throttles under load. No UWB. Can't remove the homescreen widget. Modem umder performs. NPU / GPU / CPU underperform. Not worth the current price but could be good vakue if they drop £150-£200 once they unbundle the watch / earbuds.
I had the 6 pro this is an excellent upgrade. The battery is good, the heating issue is a lot better. The phone feels premium. It feels great in the hand. Everything else is a good upgrade and I'm glad I did because the 6 pro was annoying.
Is google gonna fix that disgusting judder/stutter in videos? Because it's even worse IRL and not even my old S10 + has it. I'm about to send my 8 pro back. Videos Judder/Stutter = No Go Low light Videos = No Go Battery = No Go Call Screening = Not available in my country even tho on the supported list?! 4K@60 = No HDR!
Excellent video Tech Chap - having Motorola Android... how good is the 4K Telephoto video shooting subjects in distance - using Optical Zoom at 2x and 5 x ? is it detailed or wash out lane content
I got tired of apple taking advantage of its customers. iPhone user for 12 years. This year was my limit. iPhone is great, however, 60hz, usbc 2.0, last years chip, no always on display, etc. for $830. No thanks.
Nice and honest review, thank you. I got a good deal on the 8 pro when switching phone service provider, which means I get the phone and a watch for the equivalence of £795 (I'm in Denmark). If I sell the watch it's all good. I'm switching from the OP 7 pro, so I expect it to be more than enough for me. Not a gamer, don't really shoot videos and not a huge "screen on time user". However, there are a couple of thing that worry me. Does the phone heat up during normal day to day use? Is there a lot of freezing and lacking? How about battery time, is it good? Also, I'm worried about connectivity issues, WIFI, Bluetooth etc. It's funny how some people say that there are no issues, while others complain about many things. I mean, it's the same phone, right? It's a brand new phone, so I would guess that, a lot of these issues will be fixed with updates. All new phones have issues... I would really appreciate if current 8 pro users would share their experiences 🙂
The best objective review out of all the big tech TH-camrs.Thank you 🙏🏽
Cheers!
it’s always a good benchmark to see if the reviewer is spending their own cash on the phone like this reviewer did
Reasons to use thermometer:
1/ A bath for your young ones. Double check temp.
2. Babies milk - as above.
3/ Cooking, check cooked properly.
4/ Elderly family, use to check tea, coffee, soup, etc to make sure it is not too hot.
5/ Check the fridge to see actual temp is correct.
6/ In a fire emergency, check temp of door to see if fire behind it.
7/ poke it out the window in cold mornings to see if you need an extra jumper.
8/ Skating on ice, check for weak (less cold spots).
9/ Meals or hot drinks to check at restaurants and coffee machines to see if cooked or hot enough?
10/ If at work to check your employer is not beaking the law with a lower than expected environment.
11/ If you have pets to check temp if they are not their normal self.
12/ check temp of fish tanks.
13/ Check electrical stuff like plugs to make sure no overheating.
14/ to check windows or doors to see if there is any energy gaps.
15/ Checking temps of stuff like slides on hot days for kids.
16/ check for insulation by measuring inner and outer walls.
There are probably many I missed. But it could be useful for some?
This list is freaking awesome 😂 seriously LOVE it.
When learning to steam milk it's good to get a feel of how hot 65°C milk feels as the milk breaks down when it gets hotter. So you can measure a few times just to get more confident.
Also when brewing coffee you can measure water temp to get f.e. 90°C, so you don't have to buy a 150$+ kettle.
I think many niche use cases, but people disregard it because they don't need it and everything needs to be made for them and only them.
I have a fish tank just tried it. Awesome list!
The one thing that seems to have improved quite noticeably is the video quality. Together with the generally better build quality and the long term support, Google seem to be going the right way with the Pixels
Pixel has stepped up video recording significantly... But at the same time the iPhone just added Log support, so is still massively in the lead (provided you know what you're doing with that footage!)
*audio recording at video is awfull*. distorted, isolaed, noise cancelled, just unnatural comletelly, Especially in quite environments
The longer support is important. In a year or so the value of the phone should have dropped, but still has 6 years worth of updates left. €860,- for the pixel 8 is a lot of money for a lot of people. but in a year they will probably have some sales dropping it to €500,- which is much more reasonable. This way they can sell old stock. Only thing is that it might interfere with the pixel 8a in terms of budget so they should price that accordingly to keep it as the budget option. €450,- would be a reasonable starting price for the 8a.
@@lucvandriel2408 pixel is giving me a trade in value of 1/4 of new.price for a p7pro that is 11months
Fu Google turning into apple at a crazy pace
I'm glad I went with the pro. I was a little concerned about the size and while I can't use it one handed. The size isn't as bad as I thought it would be. The camera edge makes the phone much easier to hold. The build quality is really nice, the brighter screen is great, and the long term updates give peace of mind. The watch bundle made the price easier to digest as I wanted the watch too.
For me, I feel like the curve corners make it much more manageable to hold.
Got the Pixel 8 Pro yesterday for me and for my wife. Haven't had a Pixel since the Pixel 4 and I believe this is the one to get. So far so good and we're both loving it.
Which memory version did you buy?
Great to hear!
@@credomargonem6352 we both got the 512GB version, Bay and Porcelain colorway
You're one of the most honest reviewers ... Please don't change ❤
I love my 8 Pro. I find the battery life a lot better than the 7 Pro in my brief time with it. I’m very happy with my purchase!
Which memory version did you buy?
How much is charging time?
@@PrabhatXLR81h30 0-100 and battery 7-8.5 sot hours
How long does the 7 pro get and how long is the 8 pro battery
Well the battery is new so of course 😅 I remember when my pixel 6 was easily lasting full days. Now I'm struggling for 12 hours after 2 years
Hello Mr TechChap. In these reviews I would like to see camera comparison with 2 or 3 gens behind, as example the Pixel 6 Pro or the Pixel 5. Many people (like me) would rather upgrade every 2-3 years than every year. But I would still understand the choice with comparing only the last gen in future videos.
Have a good one, thanks for your videos :)
That’s a great idea! I’ll look into doing this
Yeah, +1 to this. I went from a Samsung Note 2 (my first smart phone ever) to a Pixel 2 to a Pixel 5. The longer I can keep my device, the better, so I'm really curious not about the incremental increase but rather what the new phone can do that the old, perfectly functional phone can't.
me too - considering upgrading from 6pro....
One of the best practical reviews out of the lot! Thank you
Thank you!
@@Thetechchapyou are the best and English speaking 😂 love you ❤
Why would you buy a 1000 dollar phone and run it at such a low resolution....
it would be amazing if you could use the temperature sensor in conjunction with the cameras to create some really weird sciencey stuff
I think we should now distinguish between "full" and "partial" updates!
Yes, Apple gives 5+ years of updates, but has a noticeable tendency to artificially cut features that would be technically possible without problems to give customers a reason to buy the new devices.
So, we should judge companies on whether they really deliver full updates (if technically possible) or artificially withhold individual features from older devices.
man i like your reviews, they are honest, simple and straight forward! no bs and that is just cool! thanks for your effort.
@SEND..AN..SMS..TO..CLAIM...76dis nuts
Good that you pointed out the improved aspect ratio of 20:9 because of the width difference it brings. I still like the squarish corners. So Series 7 is still the better looking Pixel for me.
The 7 pro lies a loooot better in the hands. Also the screen is wider and more beautiful
@@Kratos30000except for those worthless curved edges which do nothing but pick up glare, reflections, and color distortion.
@@theMLBfan Glare yes, but no color distortion
Switched from a S23 Ultra. I never used super zoom outside of a party trick and never touched the S Pen. The smoothness of software and the flawless integration with the free watch makes me an early fan boy!
I wanna switch but I'm worried about the battery life, how do you compare both?
What is this flawless integration with the watch you speak of?
@@Joker-yu5kp I am a pretty heavy user. 100% in the morning and I'll have about 20% when I go to bed. The Watch 2 is around 27% when I go to bed with always on display on both and all sensors running constantly on the watch so not too bad!
@@foysalahmed3881 Well when I had my Bluetooth Galaxy Watch, I would get delayed notifications, sometimes nothing at all on either the phone or watch. With the Pixel Watch it hasn't missed a beat! My phone and Watch go off at the same time every time and app controls work perfectly
@@Joker-yu5kpthe s23 ultra definitely has longer battery life, I'd say around 25% maybe. I made the same switch, I wanted a slightly smaller form factor, round edges and hadn't used the pen either. Performance is less, cameras are probably about equal I'd say. I like the software of the pixel more.
I heard they plan these phones years out, which makes sense to me. If this phone was originally drawn up a little while back when Covid was more front and center, having a thermometer makes sense.
Well google said the thermometer isn’t for measuring body temperatures. So I doubt that’s the reason.
Honestly, when I heard about the thermometer, I was excited at first. I'd hoped it was a laser thermometer so I could use it for cooking when I have my recipes app open, and of course as a parent with relatively young kids a thermometer would be so useful. But I guess it can't do any of that....
@@marcuswoodgate4026early leaked marketing showed it as a body thermometer but they didn't get FDA approval, so had to remove that option and add the disclaimer. I believe they're still trying to get approval to add the feature back. It would have been better if they'd gone with a better sensor, like one that could also be used for thermovision or measuring distances, but they didn't.
@@marcuswoodgate4026Google said during the reveal presentation that they submitted an application to the FDA to measure body temperatures. And there was a leaked video months ago that showed the 8 Pro being used to check temperature by scanning the forehead.
I think they were betting on people continuing to check their temperature frequently and on getting FDA approval before launch, neither of which has panned out so far. I'm skeptical they'll ever get FDA approval but who knows.
@@taejaskudva2543 That "laser thermometer" that you are using does not measure temperature by the laser itself, it has an infrared sensor that does the temperature measurement. The laser light is used for pointing the device at an object. Look closely and you will see two sensors on a hand-held laser/infrared thermometer
Nothing on the secure face unlock or mentioning the fingerprint sensor? Both big deals / issues on pixels.
Ive had mine for a week now. If you're thinking of getting one, do it! Best phone ive ever had!
Moved from iPhone 15 Pro to Pixel 8 Pro, no regrets at all. Loving it!!
Do you see a performance difference??
I was looking for this comment, I still have my iPhone 14 Pro Max and thinking about checking out the pixel 8 pro
@@anathebudgetfriendly5963 I wanted to update my previous comment. I returned the Pixel 8 Pro and exchanged it for the new iPhone 15 Pro Max. If you are located in the U.S., I don't think it's worth switching to the Pixel right now, at least not until 2026. Although the Pixel is great, it still needs a couple more years to mature. With the iPhone ecosystem, all of your apps and environments work seamlessly together. I initially thought the Pixel was great, but I found myself missing the ease-of-use that comes with the iPhone, starting from the way you unlock your phone with your face, to all of the apps available to you at home. Pixel is great for photos, but it lacks the luxury and aesthetics of the iPhone. In my opinion, it's not quite there yet.
How was it so far? Currently using an iPhone 15 Pro and tempted to switch to Google Pixel 8 Pro. Man, so hard to decide:(
@@ChristianQuilantang-ef3mp If you are in the U.S., keep the iPhone 15 Pro. I used Pixel 8 Pro for couple of weeks and got really frustrated. Google has gotten everything except the ease of the iPhone and the ecosystem around you are partial towards the iPhone here. I returned Pixel 8 Pro and now using the iPhone 15 Pro, feel so much relieved.
The best part of Pixel 8 Pro is the camera and the Photo App, everything else, may be will get better in 2 years. But, will certainly beat the iPhone soon, they released tons of software features, which will take years for Apple.
Like I said they got everything great except the quality of the hardware (can't compare to the richness of the iPhone) and the ecosystem around an Android is not great I feel, maybe Android are the best in Asia.
Great review. Actually, the best review I've seen for the Pixel 8 Pro!
Am I the only one thats sick of these camera centric reviews? For me im trying to get an understanding of the actual phone (not just the camera). Last year I rushed out with excitement on release day to buy the pixel 7 pro to then after a week get rid of it due to the terrible battery life, bugs with software, overheating issues, terrible display quality amongst a lot of other things. Yet now trying to gauge if Google has actually improved all fixed all those issues all ii get is these you tubers crapping on for 10mins about the camera.
The temperature scanning feature is designed to monitor your other devices and detect overheating issues, similar to what you might experience with an iPhone 15 Pro Max recently LOL
S23 Ultra switches to a more blueish greenish tint when viewing the screen at an angle as well but iPhone screens don't do that which is interesting
Xdr super retina displays samsung makes for apple are meant to look the same at all angles and consistent partially
@@bl00dkillzyeah the new iphone oled displays are the best out there, though the pixel and samsung aren’t far behind
@@SheikhRZTalukderunless they develop the rainbow screen of death like my iPhone has😕
@@SheikhRZTalukderlmao Samsung makes them and not any better than samsung phones screen. Fanboy don't even know what you are talking about 😂
Samsung Displays makes the screens for Samsung Electronics and Apple within their specifications. I would say Apple has stricter specs than Samsung Electronics does.
The most awaited Pixel 8 review 🎉❤ Tech Chap - The Best !!!!
The pixel 8 pro is stunning. The watch 2 runs out fast but the phone with screen at 120 and smoothness on it lasts 2 days. Got 7 hours screen time still at 38%. I started pixel at 4a and whenever been without always went back. Speed isn't the fastest but the features make up for this. Love the flat screen always preferred flat screens. Watching content is crisp and clear. A1 Google your heading in the right direction ⬆️
wtf is that xD I'm getting like 4-5 hours SOT with my Pixel 8 Pro and I'm at like 20% left
No draining issues? They say the pixel faces draining issues in standby
As usually you always do the best reviews, 10 out of 10.
The selling point for me was the thermometer, lol.
You are slowly becoming my favorite tech reviewer.
8 Pro in UK. Generally good but some annoying issues which really deminished the experience for me. Called Google support, they gave up.
1. The wifi calling option is missing from menus.
2. App dots appear but don't populate with numbers of alerts
3. Can't swap back, home, switch buttons at bottom of screen for right/left handed
4. Max grid is 5x5. Why not 5x6 with such a big screen
5. You can't remove 'overview ' on 1st home screen to use for you own widget
6. When on a phone call and walking, there is a 'click' sound in time with each step. I haven't had time to try the settings but it shouldn't do it.
7. You can't reorder home screen pages, you have to move each app icon around
However, battery good, screen lovely, camera excellent, photo editing awesome, form factor light and not too big.
I'm hoping many of the issues will be fixed in post👍😁
My pro in Bay is coming Tuesday 🎉😅 I can't wait... Free watch too so I'm happy enough
Great review. Highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses. Thank you! Only had my P8 Pro a few days and waiting for the PWatch 2, but would agree with everything said. Love the phone, and love the Bay blue colour, but not sure I'm brave enough to go without a case. Even with the lovely mat back, still slippery.
You’re so creative glad ur feeling better
Thanks JD! 👊
This is my first pixel I can't wait to use it
You're a wellspring of motivation! 🌟 - "Love what you do, and the rest will follow."
I bought the Pixel 8 Pro this morning, just finished installing it. I would have liked all the features of the 8 Pro in a smaller body since I prefer smaller phones but I am happy with it anyway :)
Hows now? Are you facing overheating issue? Or green screen or other issue on pixel 8 pro? Hows the battery life is it good for watch movie on OTT and webstreaming and play music and play instagram hows it plss I need your review bcz I wanna buy it now 🙏🏻
Google needs to update their core apps. Calendar is straight from 1990. Mail is very basic and no universal boxes other than inbox. Also androids PDF game is poor. Gotta get more native PDF editing/manipulation options. Lastly, some
Pics when you edit gets saved as a new photo and sometimes it writes over original photo.
The video looks so choppy (16:20). I know it’s only 30fps but other shots with movement don’t look this choppy. It’s 2023, I thought we had resolved choppy videos on phones?
Wow the video quality is amazing.
My 8 pro will be becoming tomorrow. Super excited going from the 6 to 8 pro definitely will test everything
Great review, once again though we are done over in phone prices here in the UK tho
I have the 8 pro and love it so far.
It's a bit disappointing that it doesn't have video out over the USB-C. So a Software Update with something like Samsung Dex isn't possible.
The only let down is the Exynos base Tensor G3.
Hope they can create there own chipset soon.
They are. Pixel 10 using tsmc.
Glad you noticed the oversharpening issue with the front camera, my hypothesis is that because of the lack of AF in past models (and base p8) the software it's tuned to compensate the lack of sharpness that implies not having AF, something the P8P doesn't need but that tuning it's still present, for now the best way to use the selfie is to shot RAW, the issue isn't present in raw, but it takes more steps to get the photo obviously, hope google fix this sooner than later.
Your hypothesis, OK Mr. engineer
I switched from the Huawei P30 Pro to the Pixel 8 Pro and I'm not so sure yet. At first glance, the photos aren't much better. If you then zoom in here, you can of course see that the P30 pro lacks details. Nevertheless, I find the Huawei's photos more pleasing without zooming in. Then there is the issue of software. The Pixel 8 pro has probably frozen 2-3 times. Strangely enough, most mornings after getting up, I suddenly couldn't close the alarm app (clock). Other apps can also be laggy and sometimes freeze for a few seconds. Quite strange. TH-cam Music drains the battery like crazy... an hour of listening to music takes away 15-20% of the battery. The phone definitely gets very warm. Even today I could clearly feel it through the cover. On TH-cam Music, change background images, while looking at pictures on “Photos”. Compared to my Huawei, which was always fluid, never crashed and always stayed cool, it was actually a disaster. I'm thinking about returning the phone... I'm not sure yet. Actually, the camera is one of the most important things to me... let's see.
Could you do a HP Spectre review by any chance,?
I've had the 8 pro for about a month and absolutely love it! I also love the price. I got it free through a promotion by my carrier.
Excellent review. I'm watching this video on my 7 Pro with a battery saver warning popping up. I'll be setting up my 8 Pro this weekend, and it'll be interesting to see just how much better the new phone is over the old one.
I hope they get it right with Pixel 9. This one didn’t excite me enough to switch back to Android. But I am sick of Siri…
My first google phone since nexus 6p. Initially a little disappointed, especially with performance. Seemed to be a little laggy and stuttery throughout the UI. Also screen and speakers especially sucked compared to the z fold 4 i came from. However, over the last 72 hours it seems to be smoothing out. Maybe learning my usage patterns or me just getting used to the performance but definitely seems better now. Battery life has been pretty inpressive for me. I wish i'd just waited on the s24 but i'll see it out for the next year and hopefully a couple of software updates improve it further.
Laggy and stuttery scrolling for sure, having that same issue.
I dont know how reviewers are not pointing this out...
You need to go under settings to enable 120hz mode default is 60hz
@@wrakorI found that most lag and stuttering happens because I transferred all my old data so the background processes still are catching up , 3 days in it's smooth no lag
@@rx3la yeah it's definitely smoothed a couple days in but general scrolling through twitter, web pages etc isn't as smooth as it was on my Samsung. I read the GSM arena review that said it was a lack of optimisation across all apps for the exynos/tensor
@@rx3la It's been two days already, doubt it will get better. Did you check scrolling in Play Store?
The Pixel 8 Pro is the only phone that's made me think about trading in my s23 ultra for 🤔 it really looks like a killer phone. I love my Ultra though...what to do, what to do.
Don't even bother. This is the usual hype when a phone comes out.
Don't
Keep your Ultra bro,best phone on the market..
@PAVEL--JAKL I have to agree 👍 the smart things on the Pixel intrigue me, though 🤔 I LOVE my s23 ultra but I think the pixel is smarter for sure.
@@fraghead9813 Ultra is the best..😉
Viewing angles getting worse is actually a "good" thing. For a superbright screen to not drain the battery really fast, a screen can improve efficiency by aiming it's oled's as much as possible at the user, and not send light in directions unlikely to be of use. It seems to be like the greenish tint only appears at extreme angles, way past 45%, so it doesn't seem to be a bad thing.
Interesting thought. Need to look more into that. I suppose the tricky part is accepting something a little worse in order to boost battery
@@Thetechchap Many people would probably like a screen that is superbright to the front, but that gets dark fast as the viewing angle increases, as a privacy feature ;-)
What kind of lighting do you use for behind your television? I wanna get that lighting. Looks super slick. Great vid too
I own many pixel throughout my life. And the fact they simply offer great hardware for the most affordable price kept me with them. But I will refuse to pay over $799 for any damn phone
I feel the same way no phone is worth 1k
got tired of the poor batterylife due to exynos chip they built their plattform on. It also suffered from lagg, smudgy fotos compared to SD and so forth. Pitty since the software is awesome.
Nice review as the guy side clearly the only difference between the pro and the none pro varient is 3 things the size the tomomiter and the 5X lens camera 🤳📸 I am definitely going to get one was thinking to get the iphone pro max but I am loving the 7 years update and the AI features totally amazing 😮😮😮
The pixel 8 Pro
The camera lenses aren't quite as good either
I’m getting the 8 Pro tomorrow. I had about $300 store credit and with the Black Friday sale it was definitely worth it.
The best feature imo is the audio noise reduction, the meh temperature feature was a missed opportunity to do something better, if it had the Flir infra red system, that would have been way cool.
Some of the AI features are cool , some are very gimmicky , still good to have though.
Awesome review! Did you notice any fluidity issues that is being reported on Reddit? Any frame drops where it didn't on the P7P?
Great presentation. You touched on all the important points to consider when choosing a phone.
Best pixel to date i can see Pixel eventually be the king of Android.
Don’t buy the 8 Pro if you want a good photo or video experience! The Tensor 3 chip is seriously underpowered, it’s mid-level at best - as a result you'll get slow night sight performance and choppy, laggy video in a real time and in the video files themselves. The hardware cannot keep up with the software requirements, which are quite heavy in the various Google photo and video apps. The battery life really isn’t great in everyday use, especially in cities where towers ping the device regularly. I was getting 8 hours with Wi-Fi scanning and location services switched off. With the Apple 15 Pro Max, I'm getting 13hrs with everything left on. Luckily I managed to get a refund from Google after 2.5mths of use and switched back to Apple (15 Pro Max). The difference in performance and general experience is absolutely MASSIVE...its not even close. Google just isn’t a hardware company, almost every selling point is software. Software can be fixed but hardware can’t, not really. That’s the fundamental difference between Apple and Google, Apple nails the hardware and Google just can't seem to get it right. I'm certainly not an Apple fan boy, but after 10yrs of Android Nexus and numerous Pixel devices, I’m done. Pixel is just not worth the price tag and broken promises from Google any more 👋✌️
You just go through a break up or something? JEEZ
Fantastic video. I love this smartphone and I'm sure it will get better and better over time. Excellent work
I've pre-ordered the Pro 8 and awaiting it sometime this week.
My word, the trumpeter was playing my life away.
Battery life is the only reason I'm using an S23+ over a pixel
Watching your videos jut makes me so happy and sets my mood) I really hope that you and your family are happy in your life.
I ordered the Pixel 8 Pro, upgrading from solid 4+ years of iPhone XS Max.
Getting the Pixel Watch 2 for free which costs 399€ was an amazing deal. I also ordered the Pixel Buds Pro. Even if for any reason i decide to sell it later on, i will still be at no loss. And sell the watch as well.
The front facing camera supporting purchases is also amazing coming from the iPhone perfect faceID unlock.
Gaming is not something i do anymore so i should be fine with that.
Pure Pixel / not bloated android is the best looking one for me.
Flossy said spend more to buy 8P. You say spend less to buy 8. Confused af. 😭
Excellent video Tech Chap - having Motorola Android...Shooting photos with this device and want to use the AI Gizmos of magic erase, dynamic touch up ? - do I need to purchase a Google One / Photo and storage account ? ( From my motorola states this service starts at min £1.90' ish per month ).
You are the best tech TH-camr to me I really appreciate your work keep up 🎉❤ I will be here when you reach 10 million inshallah
As a long time iphone user I’m definitely tempted to buy Pixel this year ) Thanks for the review, Tom )
This new Google phone looks very interesting indeed, however, I still prefer the price to come down a bit more before I upgrade my phone. Is it possible to do a full comprehensive cameras comparison between this 8 pro and the iPhone 15 pro max when you feel better? By the way, get well soon, mate.
The most important tests are often never done which is signal tests and uptime tests. The Exynos modems for the Pixel 6 and 7 had major network issues. Had a Pixel 6 dozens of times a day no signal at all up to 20 minutes at a time on both ATT and T-Mobile even in populated cities around DFW. Same sim cards in a $50 UMX phone didn't have those issues. Got it RMA'ed same exact issue with a different Pixel 6 device inspected. Others had 3+ RMA's and just ended up giving up selling the phone for a loss or traded it in which is what I had to do too. Google only offers to keep doing RMA's. Every review for every phone should do signal DBM comparisons and other tests that are the main point of a phone. I had no signal on both that I physical was there to witness 1-2 hours daily and it did it nonstop randomly throughout the day. Not 5G bandwidth or network unable to make/receive calls/text or use the network. Changed every possible setting that exist flashed the rom's tried Android 14 beta ect. The Pixel 7 also had the same issues. There wasn't a day over the 4-5 month period that I didn't lose signal at least half a dozen times.
Thanks for an excellent review. For some reason the pidgeons marching perfectly in rhythm at around 16:21 looks so creepy and artificial to me. Is this because the Google Pigeon March (GPM™) feature is turned on or do they just do this normally?
Fab honest review, you're my go to reviewer..and local! I struggle with the cost of these, I'm keen on my photography. My present S20FE with optical zoom was the best until it started smouldering whilst charging, any replacement suggestions without the cost ? Of the three Samsungs S2, A41 I've had they have all let me down ...
Bruv..... The shot with the dove was lit! 🔥 🔥 🔥..... Nice review as always!
I do'nt think you can make an argument for the pixel 8. Pixel 8 pro is just overwhelmingly better.
I’m thinking of buying this phone to replace my iPhone 13 Pro Max but I’m not entirely sure yet. But I love the idea of stock Android.
I’m in exact same bout my 13pm is solid. So 15 pm or might go to pixel idk.
All i heard was battery is slightly better. Android Other than s23 ultra cant match iphone. I dont get it. With the battery size.
With Google being the creator of Android and a software company they can't get that battery life right. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Maybe when they switch to their own custom chip in 2025 we might see that good performance in 🔋 department
Tom - the best review of the phone I have seen. I have a Tesla model 3 also and my 7 Pro would always randomly stop charging on the wireless pad (I presume this was a temperature related issue). Does the 8 Pro do this for you? Thanks. Matt
Cheers Matt! I need to try it for longer on the charger, haven't used it that way much myself so far. will report back!
Interesting to see when all AI features roll out in the UK. The key difference between 8 Pro and 8 is Gemini Nano, available only for the Pro model. So, if you want all promised AI features, there's a distinction between the two. Unfortunately. Great job, Tom, as always! Love your reviews
Thermals are about the same, battery seems about the same 22% vs 27% is not a big enough difference to say improvements, especially within its first week.. also is this comparing a new phone to a used phone? Pretty sure even google has given the 8 and 8 pro the same endurance rating as last year's models. Time will tell but rhe problem with 90% of reviews are spent with a week or less with the phone when it can take weeks for battery etc to find its feet/ settle
No vapour chamber not heat pipe. Throttles under load. No UWB. Can't remove the homescreen widget. Modem umder performs. NPU / GPU / CPU underperform. Not worth the current price but could be good vakue if they drop £150-£200 once they unbundle the watch / earbuds.
Can you please make a detailed comparison video between vivo, oppo and iPhone flagships please?
Just got my pixel 8 pro for 630 euros can’t wait 🙃
Excellent and much appreciated review.
I would imagine the thermometer will sync up with Google Home as a secondary or tertiary remote sensor amongst other temp-based apps.
Battery and camera performance is what I am looking fore. So as the video say, there is other options. Thanks
$999 for you in your country is super cheap compared to us here in Canada pixel 8 pro is nearly $1500 price point.
4:45 It is a conversation starter when two people meet, one owning iPhone 15 the other one having a Pixel.
16:04 what do you mean the selfie camera now supports auto focus, did you have to manually pull focus when taking a selfie up to now??😅
I had the 6 pro this is an excellent upgrade. The battery is good, the heating issue is a lot better. The phone feels premium. It feels great in the hand. Everything else is a good upgrade and I'm glad I did because the 6 pro was annoying.
Geekbench scores:
iPhone 12 mini: 1994 / 4404
Pixel 8 Pro: 1764 / 4381
🥲
Damn
Is google gonna fix that disgusting judder/stutter in videos? Because it's even worse IRL and not even my old S10 + has it.
I'm about to send my 8 pro back.
Videos Judder/Stutter = No Go
Low light Videos = No Go
Battery = No Go
Call Screening = Not available in my country even tho on the supported list?!
4K@60 = No HDR!
Excellent video Tech Chap - having Motorola Android... how good is the 4K Telephoto video shooting subjects in distance - using Optical Zoom at 2x and 5 x ? is it detailed or wash out lane content
This phone is recommended to people who have had pixel 6 or below. I traded the 6a to 8 pro. It's good so far
I still maintain the iPhone 15 is the best phone for most people but good to see Google step it up this year.
I got tired of apple taking advantage of its customers. iPhone user for 12 years. This year was my limit. iPhone is great, however, 60hz, usbc 2.0, last years chip, no always on display, etc. for $830. No thanks.
Nice and honest review, thank you. I got a good deal on the 8 pro when switching phone service provider, which means I get the phone and a watch for the equivalence of £795 (I'm in Denmark). If I sell the watch it's all good. I'm switching from the OP 7 pro, so I expect it to be more than enough for me. Not a gamer, don't really shoot videos and not a huge "screen on time user". However, there are a couple of thing that worry me. Does the phone heat up during normal day to day use? Is there a lot of freezing and lacking? How about battery time, is it good? Also, I'm worried about connectivity issues, WIFI, Bluetooth etc. It's funny how some people say that there are no issues, while others complain about many things. I mean, it's the same phone, right? It's a brand new phone, so I would guess that, a lot of these issues will be fixed with updates. All new phones have issues... I would really appreciate if current 8 pro users would share their experiences 🙂
Awesome full review keep it up as always brother
Im in love with my pixel 8 pro and don't no why never back to iPhone who knows why who knows why, just IA its sufficient for choice that one.
4:25 Love that llama cup ❤