Google Pixel 8 (8GB + 128GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
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When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
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Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
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What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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#8 in Best 6-Inch Smartphones
#15 in Best Google Phones
#103 in Best Smartphones Under £400
#122 in Best Mid-Range Smartphones
#143 in Best Smartphones Under £500
#186 in Best Android Smartphones
#205 in Best NFC Smartphones
#208 in Best 5G Smartphones
#211 in Best Smartphones
#211 in Best AI Smartphones
#459 in Best Value Smartphones
#903 in Best Battery Life Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
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Battery
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Software
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Audio
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Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
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(Reviews last updated: March 2026)
(Reviews last updated: March 2026)
The Google Pixel 8 features a redesigned, compact 6.2-inch form factor with a 120Hz "Actua Display" that hits 2,000 nits peak brightness, offering excellent, comfortable handling. Key pros include the improved, smooth display and premium build quality, while the glossy back finish, which easily attracts fingerprints, is a notable con. Driven by the AI-focused Tensor G3 chip, the device powers advanced tools like Magic Editor and Audio Magic Eraser. Although performance is solid for daily tasks and gaming, the chip lags behind competitors in raw power and can run warm during heavy usage, according to the review. The camera system, featuring a 50MP main sensor with Macro Focus, produces top-tier images, supported by a remarkable seven years of software updates. However, the absence of a telephoto lens and merely mediocre battery life are key downsides.
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are highlighted as significant year-over-year upgrades, featuring the new Tensor G3 processor and refined, elegant designs with more aggressively rounded corners. A major pro of these devices is the commitment to seven years of OS and security updates, alongside significantly brighter displays—reaching up to 2,400 nits on the Pro model. The Pixel 8 Pro further distinguishes itself with a new flat LTPO OLED screen and a unique non-contact thermometer sensor. The camera systems receive notable AI-driven enhancements, such as Magic Editor for moving objects in photos and Audio Magic Eraser to reduce background noise in videos. The Pixel 8 Pro specifically benefits from a new 48MP ultrawide sensor and exclusive features like Pro camera controls and the upcoming Video Boost. However, a significant con is that these advanced manual controls and video features are arbitrarily limited to the Pro model, despite both phones sharing the same primary camera and processor. Despite being "the smartest smartphones in town," the review notes that the Tensor G3 still lags behind competitors in gaming performance. Additionally,...
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, reviewed by Wired, are defined by transformative AI tools like Magic Editor and Best Take, which, despite a 20-to-30-second processing wait time, offer impressive, user-friendly photo manipulation. Both models feature refined, comfortable, and fully flat designs, with the Pro model boasting a superior ultrawide camera and the standard model praised for its compact, pocketable 6.2-inch size. While they feature improved, high-visibility displays, the devices are hindered by underwhelming battery life, a lack of DisplayPort support, and a high starting price. Nevertheless, with seven years of software updates and exceptional low-light camera performance, the series is considered a top-tier, though costly, option.
The PCMag review highlights the Google Pixel 8 as a premium, compact device featuring a highly bright 6.2-inch "Actua" display and robust IP68-rated construction. The device is powered by the Tensor G3 chip and offers advanced AI-driven photo tools, including Magic Editor and Best Take, along with an industry-leading seven years of software support. While praised for its performance and camera capabilities, the Pixel 8 is constrained by only 256GB of maximum storage and lacks a dedicated telephoto lens. The most significant drawbacks identified are "unimpressive" battery life that lags behind competitors and a processor that falls short of top-tier flagships in raw benchmarking.
TechRadar describes the Google Pixel 8 as a versatile phone with notable strengths in its AI-driven features, impressive camera system, and a commitment to seven years of software support. While its camera produces superb photos with AI tools like Magic Editor and Best Take, and it features a bright 120Hz display, the phone's performance lags behind competitors for demanding tasks like serious gaming. Other drawbacks include merely adequate battery life, slower charging speeds compared to rivals, a fingerprint-prone glossy back, and a higher price than its predecessor.
The Google Pixel 8 is described as a compact smartphone featuring a 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED display and the new Tensor G3 chip, which provides performance and powers AI tools. A major pro is the commitment to seven years of software and security updates, extending the phone's longevity. While the 50MP main and 12MP ultrawide cameras deliver high-quality images and excellent low-light performance, cons include an inconsistent automatic macro lens and AI features like Magic Eraser occasionally leaving blurry artifacts. The primary drawbacks are battery life, which often struggles to last a full day under heavy use, and the device's tendency to get warm during intensive tasks.
According to a PhoneArena review, the Google Pixel 8 is a compact device emphasizing AI software and sustainability, notable for its 7-year update commitment and ergonomic design. It features a 120Hz "Actua" display and a Tensor G3 chip powering AI tools and a 50MP main camera with autofocus on the ultrawide lens. However, the review notes performance lags behind rivals, potential overheating, merely "decent" battery life and charging speed, and some advanced camera features being exclusive to the Pro model.
The Verge characterizes the Google Pixel 8 Pro as a "gadget-y gadget" focused on generative AI, highlighting its bright Super Actua display and Google's commitment to seven years of OS upgrades. While features like Audio Magic Eraser and Best Take are notable, tools like Magic Editor raise questions about photo authenticity, and some anticipated features were not available at launch. Although the Tensor G3 chip enables AI features, it lags in raw processing power, leading to slow editing times, and the phone experiences only average battery life and can overheat during intensive tasks.
Tom's Guide characterizes the Google Pixel 8 as potentially "the best Android phone for most people," citing a strong balance between hardware and AI features. Key improvements noted include a brighter Actua display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a more compact design. The phone also features enhanced AI camera capabilities and benefits from a commitment to seven years of software updates. However, the review highlights drawbacks such as the Tensor G3 chip's performance lagging behind competitors and battery life that, while improved, is still less than top-tier rivals. The Pixel 8 also lacks a dedicated telephoto lens and some advanced camera controls found on the Pro model.
The Digitec review of the Google Pixel 8 series focuses on AI-driven software, powered by the Tensor G3 chip to deliver tools like "Best Take" for photo manipulation and "Magic Editor" for object restructuring. Key strengths include a highly bright, compact 6.2-inch "Actua" display, a premium, manageable build, and a seven-year update guarantee. However, the review notes that several AI features feel like early-stage, experimental tools and that the standard model lacks the Pro's telephoto lens, manual camera controls, and faster charging speeds.
The Google Pixel 8 represents a major shift toward sustainability, with the Süddeutsche Zeitung highlighting an industry-leading commitment to seven years of software updates and spare parts, lasting until 2030. This focus prioritizes long-term value and AI-driven software improvements over annual, massive hardware upgrades. As a compact, 6.2-inch flagship, the device features a significantly brighter 2000-nit "Actua" display and a top-tier 50MP camera optimized for low-light photography. Its AI-centric software, including Magic Editor and Best Take, makes advanced photo manipulation accessible. However, the review notes the standard model lacks a dedicated telephoto lens and manual camera controls, which are reserved for the Pro model. While functional, the Tensor G3 chip underperforms in demanding tasks compared to competitors, and the device experiences slow charging and some overheating.
The Google Pixel 8 is a refined, compact device featuring a 6.2-inch Actua OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. A notable con is the lack of an LTPO panel, requiring manual toggling for refresh rates. Powered by the Tensor G3 chip, it focuses on AI features like "Best Take," though it lags behind competitors in raw performance and gaming. A major advantage is the promise of seven years of software updates. The camera provides excellent computational photography, but lacks a dedicated telephoto lens and is hindered by relatively slow 27W charging.
The Beyond Pixels review identifies the Google Pixel 8 as a compact, high-performance Android device, highlighting its ergonomic 6.2-inch "Actua" OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits peak brightness. Key advantages include the Tensor G3 chip's AI capabilities, such as "Best Take" and "Magic Audio Eraser," along with an impressive seven-year software support promise. Despite these, the device faces criticism for only average battery life, slow 27W charging, and a price increase that reduces its value proposition. For more details, visit Beyond Pixels.
The Google Pixel 8 is reviewed as a compelling, compact 6.2-inch alternative to the Pro model, featuring a bright 120Hz Actua Display, though the display refresh rate only scales down to 60Hz. Key advantages include the premium design and a top-tier 50MP main sensor that delivers high-quality photos, alongside advanced AI editing tools like Magic Editor and Best Take. However, the device lacks a dedicated telephoto lens, relies on digital zoom, and the glossy back is noted to be a fingerprint magnet. Powered by the Tensor G3 chip, the device handles AI tasks well but may show minor lag under intense usage, while battery life is described as average and requires daily charging. Despite relatively slow 27W wired charging, the Pixel 8 is highlighted for its seven-year update guarantee and strong value proposition at a €799 price point.
The Google Pixel 8 is recognized as a top-performing camera phone in the mid-range market, featuring a 50MP main sensor that delivers exceptional, detailed, and vibrant images. Pros include a brighter 6.2-inch "Actua" display and a useful macro mode added to the ultrawide camera, while cons highlight the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens and limited manual "Pro" camera controls, which are exclusive to the Pro model. Performance is driven by the Tensor G3 chip, which effectively powers AI features but lags behind competitors in raw gaming benchmarks. A significant long-term benefit is the seven-year commitment to software and security updates.
The Fnac Labo review identifies the Google Pixel 8 as a balanced, high-value flagship featuring a compact design, robust build, and a 6.2-inch "Actua" OLED display capable of 2,000 nits peak brightness. While its Tensor G3 chip excels in AI-driven features like "Best Take" and "Magic Editor," lab tests show raw performance lags behind competitors, resulting in occasional thermal throttling during intense gaming. The camera system delivers excellent color accuracy and skin tone rendering, supported by an impressive seven-year software update commitment. Notable drawbacks include the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens and relatively slow 27W charging, which takes over 75 minutes for a full cycle.
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro shift to fully flat "Actua" OLED displays, with the Pro boasting a 2,400-nit peak brightness and a smudge-resistant matte back, though its polished camera bar scratches easily. Centered on the Tensor G3 chip, AI capabilities define the series, including the advanced Magic Editor and Best Take, complemented by a significant seven-year software update promise. However, the phones are hindered by a mediocre optical fingerprint sensor and battery life that often trails competitors.
The Presse-Citron review positions the Google Pixel 8 as a compact, premium flagship, breaking from its budget roots with a refined 6.2-inch 120Hz display reaching 2,000 nits brightness. Key strengths include seven years of software support, the AI-focused Tensor G3 chip, and impressive photo capabilities, though it faces limitations in gaming performance, slower 27W charging, and a higher price point. Despite lacking a telephoto lens found on the Pro, it delivers a high-end experience, marking a shift towards a more premium market segment. For more details, visit Presse-Citron.
The 01net review highlights the Google Pixel 8 as a compact and refined flagship, featuring a brighter 6.2-inch 120Hz "Actua" display and a more ergonomic, rounded design. Powered by the AI-focused Tensor G3 chip, it enables advanced features like Magic Editor and Best Take, while the 50MP main camera delivers top-tier, vibrant image quality. Despite these strengths, the review notes a $100/£100 price increase, mediocre battery life compared to rivals, and the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens.
The Google Pixel 8 is a highly refined, compact, and ergonomic smartphone featuring a 120 Hz "Actua" display with high brightness and accurate color reproduction, according to Les Numériques. The device is powered by the Tensor G3 chip, providing smooth performance and AI features, with a 50MP camera that delivers sharp images. However, the phone lacks a dedicated telephoto lens and its raw performance lags behind competitors. Furthermore, the review notes disappointing battery life and slow 27W charging, though these are partially offset by a generous seven-year software update promise. Les Numé
The Google Pixel 8 is a compact, refined flagship featuring a 6.2-inch 120Hz Actua display reaching 2,000 nits, offering excellent, comfortable ergonomics. A major pro is the industry-leading seven years of software support, while the AI-driven photography, including the 50MP main sensor and macro-capable ultrawide, excels in capturing high-quality, natural images. However, the device presents cons regarding raw performance and battery, as the Tensor G3 chip lags behind rivals in gaming, sometimes causing heat during heavy use. Battery life remains average, often failing to last through a heavy day, while 27W charging is relatively slow compared to competitors.
An Android Police review outlines significant regrets after four months with the Google Pixel 8, driven by unreliable hardware performance, specifically poor battery life that fails to last a full day and severe overheating during routine tasks. While praised for its compact size, the device's Tensor G3 chip struggles with thermal management, leading to performance throttling and app crashes. The user experience is further hampered by a buggy, minimalist software experience that lacks the functionality of competitors, and the camera, despite an intuitive UI, produces dull, lifeless, and inconsistent results. While the seven years of promised software updates are noted as a positive, the hardware's long-term viability is questioned due to these efficiency struggles. Ultimately, the review suggests that the Pixel 8's "pure Android" appeal does not outweigh the daily frustrations of thermal issues and poor battery endurance, resulting in a cautionary take on the device. Android Police
After three months of use, the Xataka review highlights the Google Pixel 8 as a balanced, compact flagship featuring an excellent, bright display and a fluid Android 14 experience. Pros include superior ergonomics and highly reliable, AI-enhanced camera performance, though the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens limits versatility. While the Tensor G3 chip manages daily tasks well, performance limitations and only average battery life, combined with slow 27W charging, represent the main cons.
The Google Pixel 8 is a standout compact flagship, featuring a 6.2-inch "Actua" display with up to 2,000 nits brightness and excellent ergonomics, though the glass back is quite slippery. It delivers a smooth, AI-driven experience via the Tensor G3 chip with7 years of updates, but the aluminum casing can scratch, and the device may warm up during heavy use. While the 50MP main camera produces high-quality images and the battery lasts a full day, the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens and manual Pro controls are noted limitations.
According to the Everyeye.it review, the Google Pixel 8 prioritizes artificial intelligence over raw hardware, with the Tensor G3 chip optimized for machine learning features like Best Take and Magic Editor. The 6.2-inch Actua Display offers exceptional 2,000-nit brightness, while the compact, rounded design improves ergonomics and long-term value is bolstered by a 7-year update policy. However, the device suffers from mediocre battery life, slow 27W charging, and a fingerprint-prone glossy back, with advanced features like Video Boost reserved for the Pro model.
The Evosmart re-review identifies the Google Pixel 8 as a balanced, compact flagship, highlighting its 120Hz 6.2-inch Actua Display and comfortable, ergonomic design. While praising the matured AI features like Magic Editor and improved battery life, the analysis notes persistent thermal throttling during intensive tasks. Despite slow 27W charging and the lack of a telephoto lens, the device is considered a smart, long-term choice due to its 7-year update guarantee.
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, as reviewed by Hardware Upgrade, emphasize on-device AI and display quality, with the Actua screens reaching 2,000–2,400 nits and a significant 7-year software update guarantee. The Tensor G3 chip powers advanced, transformative photo features like Magic Editor and Best Take, while camera hardware upgrades include a improved 48MP ultrawide on the Pro and macro mode for the base model. Despite these AI advancements, the devices face cons regarding the Tensor G3's performance trailing competitors, occasional overheating, merely sufficient battery life, and relatively slow charging speeds compared to rivals.
The Google Pixel 8 is characterized by Multiplayer.it as a refined, compact flagship featuring a superior 6.2-inch "Actua" OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits peak brightness. Powered by the Tensor G3 chip, it enables advanced AI features like Magic Editor and best-in-class seven years of software support, marking significant pros for longevity and usability. However, the review notes cons including a higher price point compared to its predecessor and the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens, forcing reliance on digital zoom. While battery life is solid, it is not class-leading, and the device can run warm during intensive tasks, notes the reviewer.
The SmartWorld.it review highlights the Google Pixel 8 as a refined, compact flagship featuring a bright 120Hz "Actua" display and unprecedented seven-year software support. Key pros include an exceptional main camera and AI-driven editing tools, though the Tensor G3 chip lags behind rivals in raw performance. Despite its comfortable design, the device faces criticism for only moderate battery life, slower charging, and a higher price point.
In his review, Andrea Galeazzi highlights the Google Pixel 8 as a highly refined device featuring a more ergonomic, rounded design and a 6.2-inch OLED 'Actua' display with exceptional brightness up to 2,000 nits. The Tensor G3 processor ensures top-tier performance, while a significant pro is the unprecedented 7 years of full operating system and security updates. The camera system is a major strength, with the 50MP main sensor delivering excellent results, although it lacks the dedicated telephoto lens and high-res ultra-wide camera found on the Pro model, which Galeazzi notes as a limitation. AI-powered features, including the 'Magic Editor' and advanced call filtering, are highlighted as key advantages, providing a superior software experience. While the haptic feedback is precise and the overall user experience is smooth, the 4,575mAh battery life is described as average rather than class-leading, performing slightly worse than the Pro variant. Ultimately, the Pixel 8 is praised as an excellent, compact 'cameraphone' for users who do not require a dedicated optical zoom.
The Google Pixel 8 is a compact, capable device featuring a 6.2-inch 120Hz Actua OLED display, a refined design, and the AI-focused Tensor G3 chipset. Key advantages include the industry-leading 7-year software update promise, excellent camera consistency, and advanced software features like Magic Editor and Best Take. Drawbacks highlighted in the review include a higher price point, "perfectly adequate" battery life, relatively slow 27W charging, and the lack of an LTPO display.
The Google Pixel 8 features a more compact design with a brighter 120Hz Actua display, though it faces criticism for a higher launch price that moves it out of the budget-flagship category. The device boasts exceptional camera quality enhanced by AI features like "Best Take," but lacks a dedicated telephoto lens for high-quality zoom. While the Tensor G3 chip delivers smart, AI-driven performance and a groundbreaking seven-year update policy, the phone's raw power trails competitors and its battery life is only moderate.
The Google Pixel 8 is a highly refined, compact Android smartphone featuring a brighter 120Hz "Actua" display and a remarkable seven-year software support promise. The device emphasizes AI-driven photography, utilizing the Tensor G3 chip for features like Magic Editor and Best Take, alongside an improved, comfortable design for one-handed use. While praised for its, capabilities, the device faces, limitations including, a lower raw performance compared to competitors, occasional, heating during, intensive tasks, and slower, 27W charging speeds. Furthermore, advanced features like telephoto zoom remain exclusive to the Pro model.
The Google Pixel 8 review from AndroidWorld highlights a compact, refined design featuring an improved 6.2-inch, 120Hz Actua display and excellent haptic feedback. Key advantages include secure Face Unlock, superior AI camera capabilities like Magic Editor, and an industry-leading seven years of software support. However, the device faces criticism for a higher €799 price point, lack of a dedicated telephoto lens, and the Tensor G3 chip's tendency to overheat during intensive tasks.
The Google Pixel 8 is a compact, 6.2-inch flagship featuring a bright 120Hz "Actua" OLED display and the Tensor G3 chip, which drives unique AI features like "Best Take". The device offers exceptional 50MP camera performance, premium build quality, and an industry-leading seven years of software support. However, drawbacks include inconsistent battery life, slower charging speeds, and a processor that falls behind competitors in raw power and thermal management.
Tweakers characterizes the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro as devices combining "super smart" AI with occasionally "outdated" hardware, featuring refined designs with rounded corners and flat displays. A key advantage is the industry-leading seven-year software support, while the Pro model boasts an exceptionally bright "Super Actua" screen. Camera versatility remains a strong point, featuring unique AI tools like Magic Editor, although video quality still lags behind competitors and the 128GB base storage is considered limited. On the downside, the Tensor G3 chip lags behind rivals in raw power and efficiency, leading to disappointing battery life and slow charging. Additionally, the new temperature sensor on the Pro is deemed to have limited practical utility, feeling more gimmicky than essential.
The Google Pixel 8 review from Androidworld.be highlights a refined, compact design featuring a bright 120Hz Actua display and a capable Tensor G3 chipset. Pros include the impressive 50MP main camera, the "wow-effect" of AI-driven tools like Magic Editor and Best Take, and a landmark seven-year software support commitment. However, the device faces cons such as a higher €799 price point that breaks its budget-friendly reputation, only moderate battery life, and slower charging compared to competitors.
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