Google Pixel 8 Pro

The bright, flat screen is stunning ; Often incredible camera performance across all sensors and lenses ; AI features offer unique software tricks ; 7 years of updates

Uncomfortable to hold ; Temperature sensor is pointless ; Performance not as strong as similarly priced phones ; Notable price increase over 7 Pro

Bursting with clever AI-infused software, the promise of software updates for many years to come and a camera and screen that thoroughly impress, the Google Pixel 8 Pro does a fantastic job at offering prospective buyers something a little different.

Google's best phone design yet Lovely, vibrant display Phenomenal cameras Unbelievable photo-editing tools Face Unlock is magical Tensor G3 is a big improvement Seven years of updates!

The temperature sensor Mediocre battery life Slow charging speeds

“With an exquisite design, top-notch cameras, and big processor upgrades, it's Google's strongest Pixel yet.”

Always evolving, the visor still makes for a recognizable design; the flat screen helps with usability and screen protectors.

Battery life is not competitive.

In the end, we think the Pixel 8 Pro is the evolutionary upgrade you'd expect it to be and then some. Google could have done less this generation and still charged the extra $100/€200, but instead, they actually did bring some meaningful improvements...

Great materials and matte finish refresh the Pixel design ; Call screening is natural and very useful ; Incredible seven-year commitment from Google for major updates

Android settings and features are confusing and hard to find ; Some AI features feel a bit creepy and impersonal ; Cameras don’t beat the iPhone 15 Pro without editing help

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the best Pixel that Google has ever made, and it represents Google’s vision for the future of mobile technology, though that vision does seem a bit clouded and unfocused at times. It has a fantastic display that’s bigger and...

Improved sound through headphones ; Responsive UI experience ; Upgraded design

Pictures lacking in shadow detail ; Colours are slightly overdone

Google’s latest Pixel isn’t worlds apart from its predecessor, but it’s certainly better in the audio department

Promise of 7 years of security/software/features support ; Gorgeous design that stands apart from competition ; Varied camera setup that's great and easy to use ; Smooth software experience

Tensor G3 performance isn't perfect ; Battery life still fairly average ; Why the temperature sensor? ; Pricier than predecessor

The Pixel 8 Pro could be the most accomplished Android phone of a recent generation. But in everyday use there are some minor disconnects – from battery life to refresh rates owed to the new Tensor processor – that hold back on some of the magic (not...

Exclusive Assistant features ; AI-assisted photo and video editing ; Seven years of software support ; Super-bright display ; Excellent build quality

Shorter battery life than predecessor ; Inconsistent Wi-Fi

The Google Pixel 8 Pro puts the power of machine learning and Google Assistant to effective use while offering a fine camera and the longest software support of any Android phone.