Google’s new phones are packed with new camera features, Google Assistant updates and brighter screens, while the Pro has a temperature sensor.
Read the CNET Hands-On Review:
Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro Pack More AI and New Cameras, But at a Higher Price
00:00 Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
00:13 Pixel 8 is leaning on AI
00:24 Temperature sensor
00:31 Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro price
00:46 Screen size
01:15 Pixel 8 camera
01:42 Pixel 8 Pro camera
03:05 Google Assistant
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Jman thegiantsfan
October 4, 2023 at 2:04 pm
I wondered if you can use the thermometer to check how hot the phone is getting because if it’s anything like the last model on the 7 pro it’s going to need it. I’ve always loved my pixels but once I got the s23 ultra I have basically had my pixel 7 pro sitting in my drawer in my bedroom it’s almost unusable
SSaini
October 4, 2023 at 7:58 pm
I returned my S23 Ultra because of overheating
Jose Sierra
October 4, 2023 at 2:07 pm
If Apple made a phone with a thermometer, you would be like “OMG”!
David Westwood
October 4, 2023 at 2:25 pm
Pro looks awesome, but it’s too big for me
Brandon Stickel
October 4, 2023 at 2:33 pm
As a handyman and parent I was actually excited for the temp sensor. There are many times that I am troubleshooting something and wish I could verify the temp read outs I am seeing without having to track down my other tool bag for a thermal imager or temp gun (its always in the other tool bag, lol) . And once it’s approved for forehead temp checks it will be so easy to check my kid for a fever. Not gonna lie though would have been awesome if it was lidar for 3d scanning.
Subtickle
October 4, 2023 at 4:12 pm
Yes lidar would be super useful, hope they add it soon
Keith Stevens
October 4, 2023 at 4:28 pm
You realize it has to be 2 inches or closer right? Lol. It won’t replace a temp gun. A laser temp gun is what 10 bucks? Depending on what your temping like computer etc that sensor on the phone aint gonna cut it
Brandon Stickel
October 4, 2023 at 2:33 pm
Is the front glass on the pixel 8 pro curved like the pixel 7 pro?
Mubashir Mulaffer
October 4, 2023 at 3:24 pm
No, it’s flat this time.
J Barn
October 4, 2023 at 2:34 pm
need the pixel 8 to succeed, so Apple will actually innovate
AlpoterOragon
October 4, 2023 at 3:03 pm
I thought I’m watching onlyfans
Ricardo Amesquita Jr.
October 4, 2023 at 3:13 pm
You forgot pixel enhancement & video booster at the end!
Malcolm Davis
October 4, 2023 at 3:23 pm
I love nice stuff like the temperature sensor—it’s not necessarily a “needed” feature, but it’s one of those things that can get sincerely handy, especially once they get clearance to read human temps. Thermometers aren’t usually in pocket like your phone is; it could be nice in case your child starts feeling under the weather while you’re out somewhere.
Hopefully this is well-received and we can start getting more little features (fingers crossed for IR blaster).
I love the flat screen on the Pixels. They, in my opinion, look a lot better than curved. And this is coming from someone who was once a curved screen truther. I always felt the Pixel 6 and 7 were too slick because of the curved screen, and screen protectors were a pain to install.
Overall, aesthetically, I think this looks like the best Pixel to date. Now, we still gotta see how it works in the hands of consumers, given the Tensor chip’s sometimes wonky performance, with overheating, modem issues etc. Hopefully G3 performs a lot better. I’ll definitely be interested in getting a 8 Pro.
Tony P
October 4, 2023 at 4:25 pm
I am sitting here just pissed off google still doesn’t have a small pro device these phablets are horrible! I went from a 7 pro to regular 8 because I cant stand these huge phones I am pissed I have to sacrifice features just because I dont want a tablet in my pocket
Yellow
October 4, 2023 at 4:56 pm
Then don’t buy pixel phones
Tony P
October 4, 2023 at 5:24 pm
@Yellow whats wrong with wanting the company that makes the best phones to do better? If google was to copy one thing from apple it would be the whole pro and pro max thing so if people want a stupid large phone like idiots they can have it, but the every day person isn’t screwed over. phones should be easy to use in one hand if you want a tablet buy a tablet
thomas m
October 4, 2023 at 4:27 pm
Ugh where they find these ppl smh
C M
October 4, 2023 at 4:33 pm
I love the way that Google has come up with real world uses for the cell phone. Anyone with a young kid trying to gauge the temperature on the bottle or someone like me that’s dealing with liquids and experiments all the time. This is going to be a great tool to use. Bravo Google!
Mo SOG
October 4, 2023 at 4:50 pm
My biggest concern is battery life, period!.
Ronald David
October 4, 2023 at 5:00 pm
The design is still ugly. Android has poor app development.
vsm
October 4, 2023 at 5:01 pm
Its a spyware phone, its gonna record your temperature gonna see your videos in the name of “video booster” and sell your data to companies
Paul
October 4, 2023 at 5:28 pm
For me, the most tempting feature is the extended software support.
Ming Luke
October 4, 2023 at 6:23 pm
To me, the pixel 8s looks slightly better than the 8 pros
Asher Chen
October 4, 2023 at 7:18 pm
pre order one because my iPhone 12 Pro worth $750 trade in value.
Jokast88
October 4, 2023 at 7:46 pm
If G3 have solved G2 issues like overheating and battery life, 100% will get pixel 8 series!
kratu420
October 4, 2023 at 8:06 pm
More innovation than Apple can even imagine
Andrés González
October 4, 2023 at 8:08 pm
Temperature sensor sounds infrared camera to me, which is actually more attractive as a gimmick.
EUPLOADS
October 4, 2023 at 8:13 pm
Can’t wait for camera tests of this phone
J Leo
October 4, 2023 at 8:48 pm
Stupid phone
AJYap3
October 4, 2023 at 9:02 pm
Whoever decided to put chrome on the pro model is a moron.