Google Pixel 8

Released October 2023

Premium ($600-$800)
Google Pixel 8

Summary

Pros

  • Excellent video and camera performance that matches some current flagships
  • Very good screen readability in all environments
  • Outstanding screen color rendering in most viewing conditions
  • Solid HDR video experience in low light and indoors
  • Smooth and reactive touch interactions for web browsing
  • Good sound rendition as a playback device, at a nominal volume
  • Recording performance overall, even in concert use case
  • Good autonomy when gaming and streaming videos

Cons

  • No dedicated tele lens
  • Limited audio zoom performance
  • Inconsistencies in minimum and maximum volume settings
  • Long wireless charging time

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
148
camera
2024
19th

in Global Ranking

2nd

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
148
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
152
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
70
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
64
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
129
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
148
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Google Pixel 8 camera
153
display
2024
10th

in Global Ranking

3rd

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
153
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
150
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
Top score Best
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
165
Video i
146
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Touch i
155
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Google Pixel 8 display
140
audio
2024
23rd

in Global Ranking

7th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Audio Score i
140
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
140
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
139
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Google Pixel 8 audio
103
battery
145th

in Global Ranking

26th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
103
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 164
Top score
Honor X9c

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
98
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 197
Top score
Honor X9c
Charging i
114
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
97
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 1h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h48
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h36
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
3h20 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Google Pixel 8 battery

Specifications

150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

5G
spec.Sim

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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