The Pixel 8 series has been announced on October 4th and was available from 11th, 2023. They both (Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro) come with the Tensor G3 chipset and offer different display sizes. The Pixel 8 have a 1080 x 2400 resolution display (427 PPI) and a smaller form factor than its predecessor, while the Pixel 8 Pro have a 6.7″ QHD+ LTPO OLED, 12.Hz (1344 x 2992 resolution) screen (490 PPI).
After the huge success of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in 2022, Google will want to continue its momentum and offer great innovations in both hardware and software.
Pixel 8 and 8 Pro still use the camera chipset Samsung ISOCELL GN1, while everyone was expecting an improvement with the use of the GN2 chip. We hope want to see the GN2 next year in the Pixel 9.
Unfortunately, prices are in the rise, and now start around $100 more than its predecessor the Pixel 7 series.
Google Pixel 8 Specifications:
| Model | Pixel 8 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement | October 4th, 2023 | October 4th, 2023 |
| Release Date | October 11th, 2023 | October 11th, 2023 |
| Starting Price | $699 | $999 |
| Colors | Rose, Obsidian, Hazel | Bay Blue, Obsidian, Porcelain |
| Storage | 128 or 256GB | 128, 256 or 512GB |
| Display | 6.2″ 1080×2400 120Hz (427 PPI) | 6.7″ QHD+ LTPO OLED 120Hz (490 PPI) |
| Processor | Google Tensor 3 | Google Tensor 3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Rear Camera(s) | 50MP (wide f/1.68) + 12MP (ultrawide f/2.2) | 50PM (wide f/1.68) + 48MP (ultrawide f/1.95) + 48MP (telephoto f/2.8) |
| Battery | 4575mAh | 5050mAh |
| Android Version | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Weight | 6.59oz (170g) | 7.51oz (212g) |
| Size | 5.92×2.79×0.35″ (150x70x8.9mm) | 6.4×3.01×0.34″ (163x76x8.6mm) |
Pixel 8 pictures:
You will find the latest pictures from the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro below.
List of Pixel 8 issues:
Heat Management Concerns:
The Pixel 8 may experience overheating issues during the use of mobile data, resource-intensive applications, or gaming, potentially leading to reduced battery life, performance degradation, and, in extreme cases, device failure.
Unusual Battery Drain:
Some Pixel 8 users have encountered unexpected battery drain, notably when using mobile data.
Connectivity Challenges:
Connectivity issues, such as signal dropouts and sluggish connections, have been reported by a subset of Pixel 8 users.
Has Google fixed the Pixel 8 issues?
Google’s Remedial Efforts: Google has acknowledged these issues with the Pixel 8 and attempted to address them through a software update. Nevertheless, not all problems have been completely resolved.
Is there a class action for the Pixel 8 ?
No class action yet. Usually class actions happens a few years after the first symptoms or problems occurs.