Google Pixel 8 Pro + Pixel Watch 2: The Whole Package?
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[GOOGLE PIXEL 8 PRO REVIEW / GOOGLE PIXEL WATCH 2 REVIEW]
It took me seven weeks and two trips to tropical microchip conferences to figure out what to say about the new Google Phone … and even then, I had to rope in its sibling smartwatch and earbud buddies to summon anything of substance. Why? Well, as Daniel Bader said on a recent episode of the Android Police podcast about those microchips:
“Talking about these things is the equivalent of talking about drying paint.”
It’s not because they’re not impressive - in fact he was making the opposite point: that mobile silicon has gotten so good across the board that comparing it is ultimately futile if you’re talking to a mainstream audience. And folks: with smartphone reviews, we’re getting to the same exact point!
The Google Pixel 8 Pro lasts all day. Its display is bright. Its speakers are loud. It “feels good,” as they say, “in the hand.” It’s nearly everything a high-end smartphone should be, offered at a competitive price. To quote the Dismemberment Plan: "WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO SAAAAYYYYYY?"
And that’s good news for the Pixel 8 Pro! Two years after the risky reinvention of the Pixel line, Google has blended boring iteration with buzzworthy innovation to produce a phone that’s easy to recommend. But when you zoom out to include the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro that complete the Google mobile ecosystem in 2023 … well, the Pixels get a bit fuzzier. Join me for the MrMobile Google Pixel 8 Pro Review / Pixel Watch 2 Review!
[ABOUT THIS VIDEO]
This review was produced following approximately two months with Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro review samples, all provided by Google.
MrMobile does not accept compensation from the manufacturers of the products he reviews in exchange for producing content. No payment was provided and no manufacturer or carrier was afforded a preview, editorial input or copy approval rights concerning this review. The lone sponsor of this video is dbrand.
[CHAPTERS]
00:00 Watching paint dry
01:33 Covalent bonds: the Google ecosystem
02:51 Pixel Buds Pro
03:45 Pixel Watch 2
05:48 Pixel 8 Pro [AI Features]
07:14 Pixel 8 Pro [Camera]
10:02 What do you want me to say? [The Basics]
10:52 Better phone than ecosystem (for now)
14:00 Shilling for robots
14:30 Disclosures
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Theres people who review things quickly and then theres people who review them right. Bravo sir Mobile!
agree lots of promise but still some hiccups and not as smooth as Apples Ecosystem...
The pixel buds still playing in their case is shocking considering even my $20 earbuds from Aliexpress have never had that trouble
I've had the buds since they came out and literally never had that happen once. Michael is pretty good at finding bugs lol.
same@@ihave7sacks
@@ihave7sacks I have them. it happens. Not often, but when it does, it's frustrating.
@@ihave7sackssame. Zero issues. Yet I have had nothing but fail after fail on sony
Same. That's such a nieche bug too, I didn't know it existed at all. Never considered it.
The issues with the Pixel Buds Pro are kind of astonishing. I've had two pairs now, and both of them had issues with fully disconnecting from my phone when I put them in the case. Not only that, but the on-board Google Assistant will occasionally fail to properly initialize, and timers are currently completely broken on them (it'll tell you it set a timer, but it actually won't), and have been so for at least a month. I love Google products and the Google ecosystem, but Google really seems to go out of its way to make it as difficult as possible to do so sometimes. It makes their devices really tough to recommend.
As much as I love the pixel line, it seems as if the pixel buds have many of the same issues as the original corded design for some reason.
That's weird, I used the Buds Pro with 3 different Android devices from Asus, Samsung, and Oneplus, as well as a Windows Laptop and I've never experienced any issues. So perhaps it's the issue with the Pixel phones? Not really surprising if that's the case given Google track records.
From what I heard--and this is hearsay, mind you--Google executives expect each branch of the company to turn a profit. Well, what about Google Assistant? It can't turn a profit, it's literally against its nature to earn revenue directly. Voice assistants and assistant services will always be a money sink, and Google execs are NOT happy about this. They're cutting funding to the Assistant branch of Google. Essentially they're shooting themselves in the foot, from what I understand--again, hearsay here... An assistant isn't there to turn a direct profit. It's there to attract new buyers, and to entice current users to stick around! So Google is essentially self-sabotaging behind the scenes, and I don't expect that to change any time soon, given how long I've seen bad management hang around unpunished in my years alive. As long as the company can turn at least some profit, they'll make as many bad decisions as they please--even if it's costing them, and us, in the long run.
I was suprised to hear that, bar one time I had to reset them my Series A buds have been working great, I switch between a ton of devices too (phone, watch, Switch, Steam Deck, iPad, work laptop…)
That’s a cheap earphones problem imo.
From what I’ve found with my “cheap” 60€ wireless earphones from a randomish Amazon brand, it’s due to the (lack of) contact with the case as the gold pins don’t align very well.
Having happened to me after a year of use from a random brand, it pissed me off and switched company but if was to happen to me on a 100+€ premium device. I work probably switch ecosystem
i would just like to say that your are incredibly underrated. Your bright, fun editing style, your subtle humor, uour story-like scripts. Its all perfectly mixed to make an amazing video. I love how your reviews and videos arent slways based on specs, but more on real world performance. Ive been watching for 4 years now and although i am just a highschool student, i know i can trust your word when you recommend it :). Keep it going!
Picked up the 8 pro on launch. First pixel ever and first google made phone since nexus 6. Massive inital dissappointment. Mainly due to horrible lag compared to the samsung it replaced. Considered selling it at a loss but ultimately stuck with it. Seems to have had some behind the scenes updates or maybe its some futuristic AI learning algorithm but its a really solid phone now. Performance is awesome. Dont care what the benchmarks say but everything opens instantly and scrolls smoothly. Battery, camera, screen, speakers, build quality are all true flagship quality. Can recommend it to anyone.
In that regard, Pixels age like fine wine. I’ve picked up used Pixel 6 Pro recently; it was on some old version of Android. Latest updates from 2023 literally made it snappier and more responsive.
Yeah good thing is Google provides constant updates so performance often gets better. Plus, the phone needs a bit of a time to adapt to your specific style of usage and change stuff accordingly from what I've heard
I have the baby brother, the Pixel 8. And it's a solid phone. I love the camera features that the competitors don't have. And I too think benchmarks are not the be all and end all.
Most phones are sketchy the first day or two as they update, calibrate, etc etc. give it a few days to a week and it's smooth sailing
Ever since the Android 14 update my Pixel 7 battery has gotten so much better! I was thinking about ditching it. But I just can't now.
Always admire the artfully articulated alliterations aesthetically arranged all over the review.
i wish i could put the pixel software on the S23 ultra hardware. It would be my dream phone.
You might like to try custom roms
@@PixelSheepcan you still do this in 2023
@@PixelSheepunless you live in North America, where Samsung doesn't let anyone unlock the bootloader. And no, this has nothing to do with carriers, because their SIM unlocked phones are also permanently bootloader locked.
I like my pixel but outside of pictures it's just a step short on performance.
Had my pixel watch 2 for about 2 weeks now. I haven't had a single issue since I got it, I understand why people are complaining about the battery life but quite honestly I think the battery is pretty decent compared to my good old s4!
Love your work, mate - it's a pleasure to watch your videos! From editing to scripts and your unique style - keep it up!
Michael Awesome video was waiting for more on this and feel so much better with the choices that I have made.Also love seeing all the people I follow show up on the reviews. Thanks so much for sharing great job.✌️💯
I bought a pixel 6, and the bugs never went away. They just sometimes changed from one bug to another. I constantly wished for my old oneplus 5, and now that I'm on an s23 I am not looking back. Especially with bixby call doing the same thing as Google call screening I am not missing anything (other than 7 years software gotta give props for that!)
Tbh you should've given the 7 series a try but I understand you must've faced a lot of issues with the 6 series so it's understandable
Are you in US? Bc Bixby works for you
S24 has 7 years now also
Great video as usual, and the beginning really helped exemplify why I feel so anchored to one brand and why trying to move from one to another when you’re in so far into an ecosystem can be challenging. I hope Google fixes its bugs and refines its silicon to a point where it’s less hesitant to recommend. But luckily they aren’t the only option.
I got the Pixel 8 and Pixel Buds Pro and they both have been performing amazing for me personally, but I can imagine things being different for other people, also I got them for free with my Pixel 8 so I can't be too mad in the worst case
Amazing content Michael Fisher! Your videos seem so fresh and different from the rest! My favourite tech channel. We're here with you in this tech journey 🎉
At 5:47 I just assumed you were dabbing it up 😤💯
Another great video!
Hey Mike. Great content, like always.
Great video. It was a brilliant mix of color music and motion. Thanks Michael
Is there better aesthetic pleasing video narrating content creator out there than Mr. Mobile. My goodness! What a great video. Please don't ever stop making them. Great job!
Always great when a new video comes. Would you consider doing a Galaxy Fold 5 long term review? Take care.
Misssd your videos! Welcome back!
Man, I was about to give up on you covering this one. I am rocking the 8pro and always enjoy your take on phones over all others🎉❤
Another fine review as always Mr Mobile the magic audio eraser is good your voice sounded good strong but with a couple of tweaks I think it will be goggles crowning glory
I visited your channel every single day for this review, thank God you did it.
Sincerely, your long time subscriber🙏
I've always been a big fan of your videos. I think you give a really good perspective on the issues I usually have with Google. I'm enjoying the same pixel set combo as you and I hope with time that Google will put more thought and care into both of the pixel phone and the pixel watch
Always happy to wait and watch! 👏🏼👏🏼
What a review video! Amazing production value.
MrMobile reviews are always classy and insightful ! Love it!
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your thoughts and perspective. Blessings on your day!
Nice video as always! ❤
BTW, LG's foldable laptop launched in Korea and I'm curious about will there be a MrMobile's review about it 😄
Wow, that video is so impressive. Android video is finally catching up to the iPhone (which its already done for still photos)
Never thought I would hear The Dismemberment Plan in a MrMobile video, loved that!
I don't quite know how you do it, but somehow, you make every video such a masterpiece MrMobile. Thank you for the efforts you put into every project.
Buds staying connected to the phone or not making great contact within the case has been an issue since the first true wireless Pixel Buds. I've had those, the A series, and the Pro Buds and while the problem is less frequent on my Pros, it still happens often enough to be frustrating, especially when I've never had this happen on Airpods or buds from Samsung, Soundcore, Razer, Jabra, and even a couple of really cheap no name Chinese sets. I also had an issue with my Pros where the colored touchpad started separating from the rest of the earbud - though Google was great about replacing them. Never had an issue with the multipoint though, it's always been flawless for me.
The Pros are awesome on paper but have the classic Google jank and lack of QC that's present in all their hardware, plus the lack of an earhook makes them one of the least stable-in-the-ear earbuds of I've tried, especially since they don't do the steam to essentially hook into the bottom half of the ear. When they work though, they're awesome for the price.
As far as the watch though, I haven't had really any of the issues you're experiencing (though I haven't tried the camera stuff). For me, the Watch 2 has been fast and responsive and I haven't had a single issue with daily use running errands, going to the gym, going on long walks, etc. Not sure if I'm lucky or you're unlucky (probably the former). I love how small it is for the gym, going on runs and walks, and other active endeavors. I do wish the bezels were smaller and it would be great if they made a larger model for people with larger wrists.
Pixel 8 Pro has been great for me, for the most part. Overheating from the 7 Pro does seem mostly fixed or at least very improved, phone feels fast for anything other than gaming, camera video seems much improved. The zoom is truly impressive, I took pictures at an NBA game and was able to zoom as if I were mere inches away from players and the quality was crisp. I sent them to my iPhone friends and they were blown away by the level of detail. The only issue I'm experiencing is occasional times where touch is clearly recognized by hardware since I can feel the haptics, but then nothing happens in the software - this happens most often when tapping the search bar at the bottom of the home screen. It's almost like it's intentional or something.
As far as ecosystem, Android is in a tough spot since they don't have a true desktop computing platform from Google with which to integrate. Trying to wedge Windows in the mix hasn't been great and to me, the desktop aspect is more important than a tablet being in the mix. I know there's Chrome OS but that's not great for real, intensive work.
There's always Dex and Ready For, but those don't come with android. They're specific to Samsung and Motorola phones. By the time you've bought a keyboard, mouse, and monitor that work with your phone, you might as well just get a regular computer to use with them instead...
One of my biggest issues with this phone is that if you are located outside the US you lose a huge amount of the "smart" part of the phone - they're US exclusive whether that's due to data processing laws that Google is frankly too lazy to deal with or because they aren't confident enough to release them elsewhere. As a UK Pixel owner it's always been frustrating to deal with and I think a big barrier for them to really show off how good it is globally.
@@The86rick The new Call Screening (the one showed off in the P8 demo) as well as automatic call screening, hold for me, Summarise (web page summaries), Magic Compose... Lol
@@ZetpheriousPixel 8 Pro 256Gb costs 1159€ in France, with a lot of features missing, only for USA, and no official calendar => No, thanks you 👎🏿. Overpriced
@@iAfroTech 💯
So true! It seems Google thinks only the US exists, it's ridiculous
Awesome videos as always
I love the earpads dummy smile when laid open. :D
Still making kick ass videos with awesome production!
Great video. I hoped Google would be at the stage to at least come close to Apple in terms of ecosystems by now. Also quality control really needs to be thought about more. I had to have replacement devices within a month of launch of both the 7 and 8. I finally gave up with the 8 after constant crashes.
Been waiting for this video. I agree with everything you said. I have a P8P and buds pro. Ecosystem is very important.
oh boy! what a soothing narration!
12:04 as an assistant, Google and the live call screening can’t be beat but I’ve found the recent iOS 17 and live voicemail transcribe feature to be more practical. It’s like having an old school answering machine where I can pick up the call if important whereas most callers drop off once the Google Assistant answers vs leaving a VM.
A great clear and concise review. With the exception of a few bugs, the 8 pro is a terrific phone in many ways. Keep up the good work.
Great Review as always, fun and very descriptive. Is it possible to have something like this for the Samsung Ecosystem? Since they do have high tier silicon and have been working on the ecosystem for a while.
It’d be nice to see
Authentic beautiful and witty content! You stand out amongst tech reviewers!
The Pixel 7 Pro is so good after a year i see no need to upgrade. Somehow my battery is still at 100%. The software and that main camera are still so good I could not consjder another brand.
10:25 OH MY GOD, the wallpaper switching to lightning bolts when being charged, that is so cool!! I don't even want to use that wallpaper because I don't like how it looks lol, but that feature is really neat
Is that a pixel exclusive wallpaper?
When Michael creates a video, any video, he really delivers unlike anyone else. Well done AGAIN Mr. Fisher
Thank you for amazing review
Got the vanilla pixel 8... Absolutely love it... After 10-15 days of use this phone becomes absolutely perfect learning your usage patterns... Battery lasts more than a day, cool as a cucumber and amazing camera with an amazing display... What more do you want from a phone..! Yes obviously call quality as pixel is known for network issues .. This one is working fine on the network I use, so no complaints there...
Perfect phone... ❤
Thanks for this bro! I'm getting it soon with a trade in. I'm sold on sheer camera photo performance. Phenomenal!
Amazing video. Love your take on technology.
I think the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel 8/8Pro are fantastic devices for everyday people. Heck, I have them and love them. Granted they have their issues, but Samsung and Apple have their issues too. It's hard to be 100% happy. Rather you have to be content with 80% of happiness. If that makes sense.
Great review again.
Im not a big "techie" and i don't watch reviews often, but when deciding on a new phone I will and this guys videos always impress me over all the other guys
I like that the Pixel watch is about normal case size. My biggest complaint with a lot of fitness oriented smart-watches is that they're obnoxiously large. Most people would be between 40mm and 42mm if they went to a jeweler and actually got fitted for a watch. The general rule is that the lugs should not be hanging off your wrist. That 41mm looks fine for your wrist, but I can see how the display size might be a tad small for precise touch input.
I agree that the lug to lug is the important dimension. With the lugless design you can get away with a larger diameter watch. For a traditional watch 40mm is my sweet spot
Always appreciate your take on why you like certain products and platforms! Have so much respect for your perspective, while reminding myself why I personally prefer Apple for my daily drivers 🙂
Another great video, thank you!
I appreciated the cats, effort and frankness you displayed. I just got the 8 pro, upgrading from the pixel 6.
Looking forward to a follow up on the oneplus open Michael. Im dying to pull the trigger on one 😊😊😊
would be interesting to see a foldable with a super thick side to support the high end hardware and a thinner side to keep it not so chunky
Great editing! Don't think we don't see it!
Loved your time for the temperature sensor 🤣🤣🤣🤣
With the camera app on the watch you can press the menu icon and turn on a 3 second timer so you can get into position
I knew I should have put this into the script. The fact that the timer option exists doesn't excuse the fact that *by default,* the watch gives you a shutter cue that's delayed by several seconds.
@@TheMrMobile Using the "viewfinder" and capturing pics using my PW2 has no delay
The great thing about the Pixel 8 Pro is that you don't need to hook it up to a Pixel Watch 2. I got the watch, but like you said, it's too small for a man. I gave it to my wife who loves it. She has a Samsung Galaxy S23 Pro... I have a Samsung Tizen Watch from 2018 and it works well with the Pixel 8 Pro. In fact it works even better now than when I had a Samsung phone. The notifications are awesome. Making phone calls is great! Using my watch to take photos is fantastic. There are some annoying things on the Pixel 8 Pro. Those horrible option bubbles in the Notification bar. Why are they so BIG? The camera is annoying especially the selfie mode. No palm start automatically. I have to go into the settings to turn on the timer. WHY? It totally ruins the selfie spur of the moment photography. Everything else though, the AI features, everything Google is great! The battery life rocks. Great review Michael!
I honestly didn't see that Brian Tong Collab coming!! That was insane!!!
Shoutout to Golden Reviewer. Love to see bigger channels show him love.
My pixel 6a got an update lately and DAMN what an upgrade on the camera! Bought it 300€ brand new and I love it.
@ 1:40, what calendar app/widget is that on the iPhone? i really like the look of it...
I watch every video of yours just to support your authenticity since years
The Audio Magic Eraser is incredible
Been waiting for this ❤
That's some beautiful music game, added with a calming voic and brilliant content.
Mr. Mobile is the thing. Peroid.
Finally much awaited review by THE reviewer 😊
That PW's strap color is *chef's kiss*
Quite the witty, quirky, and fun-filled review this one was Michael.
Your cinematography is award worthy
Hi Michael
What is the widest phone in the market excluding the foldable.
I love small phones but my eyes are not helping to keep my iPhone 13 mini. I believe a wider phone would help me.
A great review. I have the same issue with the buds pro. It is very annoying to put them in their case and they don't disconnect. Why have in ear detection that is useless?
Best review ive seen !
Stunning review! As always
Yeah totally agree with what you are saying. I used to be a devout Google user but now the assistant is so frustrating, as in setting a timer (set timer 2 mins 30secs - ok 30 secs...) or playing music on my home group which always disappears off Google Home...
Great video 😎
There's a solution to you capturing your nose on the watch, in the camera app on the watch there's an option to have a 3 or 10 second timer.
My gripe with the camera app is the focal lengths being on a slider rather than toggles like the phones app. 🤣
I would love to go all in Google or Sammy but much like you at the moment I prefer to mix and match. Soundcore are my go to buds 🔥
FINALLY been waiting for your review for forever 😭 I got all three devices (8 pro, buds pro and watch 2), and while I absolutely love them, there is definitely room for improvement. very much in the box of "the pros outweigh the cons", but I really want the Pixel ecosystem to truly rival Apple's, and this year they got about 85-90% of the way. I'd recommend these products to anyone, but they should definitely know about the bugs that u mentioned, as I've experienced them all myself
I would like to see you review the Unihertz Jelly Star. Unihertz is one of the only companies bringing back the flavor of "when phones were fun". I liked the other reviews you did on their phones.
@mrmobile What is you daily foldable driver the One Plus open or the Google Fold?
Great video!
0:53 feels good as they say in the hands 😄👏.
Floss approves ☺️😄😎
Does anyone know the company name for that leather case for the buds? The patina is looking so good on them
I love how you wrote the script for transitioning into the magic eraser feature
I don't have the buds issue. They last for ever and just work. I find that sometimes they connect without making the chime that lets you know they're connected but still...small things.
@11:24 I've experienced that Spotify bug on my Galaxy Fold 5. Pertains to foldables more so than just Pixel devices
Get vid brother I'll be waiting for the next Google fold still rocking my LG V60!
What is the name of the live wallpaper that you use?
Excellent job 👍
I love Pixel phones, I swear I can ignore the bugs because of the pixel features, they're on a whole new level. The buds and the watch though... it's a different story: until the tech is ready I'm going to buy them. I'm hopeful.
As a fan of Google products, the glitchiness is their biggest achilles heel. Seems like every problem I had with my pixel products could be described in the same way, "I went online and thousands of people have been complaining about it for a while."
Will you do a video on the pixel 7 and 8 like you did on the pixel 6 6 pro and the 6a
Just ordered my Pixel 8. My first pixel. Can't wait!
Excellent phone.
I bought the hazel pixel 8 and love it. Device is very solid feeling, camera cutout looks better and battery life is decent.
Interesting review because I was expecting something at the end like " if you want to go Android it's the way" but you are right it's better being android with the mix of devices and gadgets that fills the individual needs.
Looking forward to this wondering will it be worth going from a galaxy s10 to pixel 8 pro be worth the upgrade
Is that really even an question😂😂 Of course that's an hefty upgrade to say the lease 😎😎
The S10's were really good phones, but this would definitely be a nice upgrade from that. Especially as updates for the S10 have now officially ended.
Hey MrMobile! With the advent of (relatively) inexpensive HDR monitors, tvs and even cellphone screens, can you eventually upgrade your great videography with HDR content as well?