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Pixel 8 reviews have dropped today, including our own in-depth reviews of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro , and tech experts are hailing Google’s next-generation flagship phone line as one of the best yet. gave Best — Android devices in the market.
But of course no technical feat is perfect.
Looking through the reviews, I couldn’t help but notice that there was a common thread among the critics. do not Like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices. While phone pundits have praised the line for its incredibly useful suite of AI features, impressive set of cameras, and seven years of OS support, the Pixel 8 phones’ power efficiency, price hikes, and more There are some mixed reactions.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Review
Google Pixel 8
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Without further ado, allow us to break down a few things critics dislike about the Google Pixel 8.
Note: We only looked at reviews that examined both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
1. Pixel 8’s battery life isn’t that great.
If you snag the Pixel 8, don’t expect mind-blowing power performance. According to tech outlets like the edge, WiredAnd Blow the whistle.battery life is neither impressive nor exceptional — it’s just fine.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
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“If battery life is important to you, I don’t have good news,” Wired said. “Pixel 8’s 4,575 mAh capacity battery can last a full day with average usage.” Wired Recommends carrying a power bank so you can top it up with extra juice throughout the day. The Pixel 8 Pro packs a 5,050 mAh battery, which is more than what the Pixel 8 offers, and Wired Claims you can squeeze a bit more out of the Pro model – “a day and then some.”
the edge Agree with of Wired Battery life experience. “I was able to comfortably get through a day of heavy use, but I wouldn’t try to extend it to two days,” warns Alison Johnson.
Blow the whistle. There was a lot more to say about the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro’s runtimes. The outlet found that the phones last four to five hours while connected to a 5G network. however, Blow the whistle. It concluded that the average Joe should be able to get a full day of standard phone use. “But you will regularly find yourself falling into the sub-20% risk zone.” Blow the whistle. warned
Keep in mind, however, that some stores actually Complimented Pixel 8 line battery life Compared to the Pixel 7 line, Engadget Its video rundown test saw improved battery life across the board: 20 hours and 16 minutes for the Pixel 8 and 21 hours and 9 minutes for the Pixel 8 Pro.
Mashable Also experienced good battery life on both devices: “I was able to get about a full day of heavy use (I watch Twitter a lot, right?) from both devices,” said our reporter Alex Perry.
2. Why is there a temperature sensor?!
For the uninitiated, the Pixel 8 Pro has a temperature sensor, which you can use to test the thermals of cookware that could potentially burn you, according to Google. Another use case for Search Engine Dev is checking the temperature of your baby’s milk.
If the FDA approves a built-in thermometer, it should be the same. More Useful, allows you to use it to measure body temperature. Still, many shops found it worthless.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
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the edge A temperature sensor is suspected to have been on Google’s 2020 roadmap when the COVID-19 news cycle was at the top, and now, people are less afraid of the virus, so a built-in thermometer may not be resonating with reviewers. Google may have. Hoped
“I didn’t find much use for the temperature sensor while testing the phone; it told me at one point that my obviously hot cup of coffee was hot.” the edge added
Hot hardware Turned out the temperature sensor was accurate while testing it, but struggled to understand its utility. Even if the FDA clears the temperature sensor, Yahoo! Finance The purpose of the sensor is not visible, he added, adding, “Not sure why [users] Will want it.”
Mashable Agree with the reviewers here. “I get nothing out of learning that my coffee table is 66.8 degrees Fahrenheit,” Perry said.
3. It is more valuable.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro increased by $100, which means they now cost $699 and $999, respectively. Google Pixel phones had a reputation for being top-of-the-line, midrange phones, but now that the Pro model is closer to $1,000, “it’s all flagships, baby,” as the edge puts
Google Pixel 8
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The problem with that, however, is that it pits the Pixel 8 phones against the dominant devices in this price range, including the mighty iPhone 15. To answer a new question: “Why would a consumer buy the Pixel 8 Pro over a similarly priced iPhone?”
“It’s a bit of a shame that both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro now cost $100 more than before.” Engadget said. “Google’s smartphones have lost their price advantage over other manufacturers’ high-end devices,” The Taylor Report noted
The Pixel 8 Pro is still slightly cheaper than the likes of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but as Blow the whistle. “Your battery life also ends up with a crappy and slow processor,” he claims. However, the outlet suggests that if you prefer high-end photography, you should snag the Pixel 8 line over one of Apple and Samsung’s current-generation offerings.
