Design: Is Smaller Better?
If youve seen Googles last few phones, the Pixel 8 wont surprise you.
Specifications alone cant speak to how good the phone feels to use, though.
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Even the buttons, which rarely feel naturally placed on a modern smartphone, feel relatively well-placed and usable.
While theyre smaller than they were on this phones predecessor, they arent symmetrical.
Specifically, the bezel at the bottom of the screen is larger than the rest.
The Google Pixel 8 may not have everything its Pro sibling does, but it’s got a great size and feel, fantastic cameras, and some impressive AI-powered features that make this the best Pixel phone for most people.
The speakers are upgraded on the Pixel 8, offering better audio performance than the previous model.
That said, the speakers offer uneven sound, with the lower speaker being louder.
Its also easy to accidentally block this speaker with your hand while using the phone.
The Google Pixel 8 may not have everything its Pro sibling does, but it’s got a great size and feel, fantastic cameras, and some impressive AI-powered features that make this the best Pixel phone for most people.
Still, the more impressive aspect here is the AI features, which well look at later.
Previous Tensor chipsets were known for their tendency to warm up over time.
Fortunately, its far less of an issue here.
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A bad mobile connection can also cause the chipset to overheat as the phone struggles to connect.
Its nice to know that the phone wont suddenly slow down at a key moment.
With a bit of help from various AI-based features, the camera can easily produce some stunning photos.
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This is impressive, though whether youll still be using the phone in that many years is another question.
Another smart feature of the Pixel 8s camera suit is Best Take.
This lets you use parts of another image to fix an aspect of a nearly great photo.
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Other features have seen valuable updates, too.
The voice controls now wait for you to finish speaking, letting you use them more naturally.
This can make for improved battery life in the proper circumstances.
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This means its up to you to source one.
Should You Buy the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 is a fantastic phone, even if the price has increased slightly.
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That said, the Pixel 8 is the better best for most people.
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