Google Pixel 8

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23th best phone of 2023 (~$549)

6.2-inch

187g

8.9mm

24W

waterproof

85

Click to open full specs on GSMArena.com:
Google-Pixel-8

* Screen covers 85.5% of body.

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

90

1st review by

80

6th review by

80

2nd review by

85

GSMCritic Score

90

5th review by

80

3rd review by

90

4th review by

* how the score is calculated?

Last update: 2023-10-13

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
The Google Pixel 8 wows with its AI-powered camera features, including Best Take, Magic Editor and Audio Magic Eraser.
Terrific cameras.
Performance
The Pixel 8 offers similar performance and functionality as the larger Pixel 8 Pro.
Design
You also get a brighter display in a more compact and comfortable design.
Software
The seven years of updates makes this flagship nearly future-proof.
The Google Pixel 8 matches most but not all of the Pro model's major updates.
Advanced AI features.
Other
It has a slightly refreshed look and the new Tensor G3.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
But it doesn't really move the needle on camera hardware. [source: techradar]

No telephoto camera. [source: pcmag]

Performance
The Pixel 8’s performance still trails the competition. [source: tomsguide]

Battery
The battery life — while improved — is not best in class. [source: tomsguide]

Unimpressive battery life. [source: pcmag]

Other
While the Pro is starting to push the limit on pixel counts. [source: techradar]

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2023: #23

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2023: #72

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2023: #7

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2023: #21

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2023: #51

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2023: #68

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2023: #53

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2023: #40