Review of Google Pixel 8 & 8 Pro

As we rush towards their anticipated October launch, the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are most certainly two of the greatest Android smartphones of 2023. However, we haven’t heard anything official about them. Even though we were hoping to see a teaser at Google I/O 2023, it didn’t materialize. The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, which had an early debut at I/O 2022, are still a mystery, unlike their predecessors. Except if you keep up with the rumors, in which case we constantly discover more about the Pixel 8 series.

With the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, Google applied the knowledge it gained from its first-generation Tensor-powered smartphones to provide a complete solution at competitively low costs. But now that those devices have cemented their position as the leaders of the smartphone industry, it’s time to consider what the Pixel series has in store. Although it’s still too early to know many specifics regarding the Pixel 8, we do know some essential information.

Husky appears to be the Pixel 8 Pro, with a resolution of 2822x1344p, while Shiba, the smaller Pixel 8, has a resolution of 2268×1080. Both are smaller than the existing Pixel 7 variants, indicating some modest but welcome upgrades to Google’s design skills.

A more capable and effective Pixel 8 processor

We are aware of the Google Tensor G3’s testing status and its specifications. The unannounced Samsung Exynos 2300 processor is thought to be the foundation of Google’s third-generation custom chipset, code-named Zuma.

A revamp of the Google Pixel 8 lineup’s cameras in its entirety

The camera is an important topic to bring up while talking about the Pixel series. Using cutting-edge software, AI-powered photo processing, and excellent hardware, Google built the Nexus program’s successor on its impressive photo capabilities. We’ve seen Google stick with camera sensors in the past for years at a time; the company didn’t get rid of the sensor it used in the Pixel 3 until the Pixel 6.

You can see the feature in action below, as these movies also provide us the first video of the Pixel 8 Pro’s new look. It’s substantially comparable to the Pixel 7 Pro. Unlike previous generations, the camera lenses on this gadget are much more spread out over the handset, allowing each sensor some more room and maybe helping to prevent a horrific shattering issue on previous year’s phone. They’re all in the same element this time. On the Pixel 7 Pro, two cameras were coupled together, with the third camera working independently.

Last but not least, it’s distressing to hear that the Pixel 8 series may not benefit from one of the most eagerly awaited developments in wireless charging in recent memory. Though it’s unlikely to be included in this year’s phones, Qi2 promises to bring MagSafe-style pucks and pads to Android phones. The Qi certification for the Pixel 8 was just obtained, and its listing has the same Qi 1.2.4 version number and 12W power limitations. Only time will tell whether the Pixel 8 Pro receives this functionality, which is still improbable. To utilize magnetic pucks, you’ll probably have to rely on third-party cases. We are at least experiencing a slight increase in charging speed.