The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are the newest phones from Google, released on October 4, 2023. Here are some details about the phones:
Design and Materials
- The phones are elegantly designed with softer silhouettes, beautiful metal finishes, and recycled materials.
- Pixel 8 has contoured edges and a smaller size than Pixel 7, with a 6.2-inch Actua display that is 42% brighter than Pixel 7s display. It comes in Rose, Hazel, and Obsidian, with satin metal finishes and a polished glass back.
- Pixel 8 Pro has a 6.7-inch Super Actua display, our brightest display yet, with a matte glass back and a polished aluminum frame. It comes in Porcelain, Bay, and Obsidian.
Features
- Both phones are powered by Google Tensor G3, with first-of-their-kind features, all powered by Google Tensor G3. Theyll get seven years of software updates, including Android OS upgrades, security updates, and regular Feature Drops.
- Pixel 8 Pro has a new temperature sensor on the back that lets you quickly scan an object to get its temperature. You can use it to check if your pan is hot enough to start cooking or if the milk in your babys bottle is at the right temperature. Google has also submitted an application to the FDA to enable Pixels Thermometer App to take your temperature and save it to Fitbit.
- Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro feature powerful cameras with advanced sensors and lenses for better light sensitivity. They also have Ultra HDR capture and display, which shows brighter white highlights in high contrast scenes.
- The phones have anti-malware and anti-phishing protection, including support for passkeys, automatic security checks, and Security and Privacy Hub. They also have VPN by Google One at no extra cost and end-to-end security designed by Google.
- Pixel 8 Pro has Pro controls that unlock advanced camera settings like shutter speed, ISO, and more. They also enable high-resolution images for richer detail. Video Boost automatically adjusts color, lighting, stabilization, and graininess, and it enables Night Sight Video on Pixel 8 Pro.
Positive
- The phones have a polished design with softer silhouettes, beautiful metal finishes, and recycled materials.
- They are powered by Google Tensor G3, with first-of-their-kind features, and will get seven years of software updates.
- The cameras are powerful, with advanced sensors and lenses for better light sensitivity, and Ultra HDR capture and display.
- Pixel 8 Pro has a new temperature sensor that lets you quickly scan an object to get its temperature.
- The phones have anti-malware and anti-phishing protection, VPN by Google One at no extra cost, and end-to-end security designed by Google.
Negative
- There is no information available on negative aspects of the phon...
