Pixel 8 Pro 72 Hours Later... I ACTUALLY Switched (Honest Impressions)

This is the Google Pixel 8 Pro after 72 hours of use. My first impressions with the Google Pixel 8 Pro have been FANTASTIC. Though, I will be uploading a full review going over everything I can possibly think of. At the moment though, I have switched to the Pixel 8 Pro because for me, it's the PERFECT phone.
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[@Lazy943]

congratulations you played yourself with that garbage pixel

[@valismind]

Clown alert

[@Lazy943]

😂 thanks for announcing yourself my guy u indeed are a clown

[@jakublizon6375]

Lol you don't know anything about smartphones.

[@Lazy943]

@@jakublizon6375 Incorrect I know everything now stand down my young apostle

[@Blockbuster626YT]

Bro I have a Pixel 8 Pro and it is the best experience I've had on a smartphone period, this is coming from a previous Samsung and Apple user.

[@6cmh3]

I took my pixel 8 pro to my friends wedding, put on the 50mp setting and was amazed at how high quality the photos were. I’d honestly believe they were taken on a professional camera

[@davidfox9642]

I absolutely agree. I came from Samsung S21pro and 22pro I am blown away. Yes spec wise it's just not quite there yet but bring it to the real world it's amazing. Everything you said I completely agree.

[@Joescarescrowe]

I've owned both galaxy and iPhone. This phone is a breath of fresh air

[@valismind]

I agree

[@mackmccord3743]

Tell more people this. Most people don't believe it because they never attempt to use a Pixel and it's Experience

[@Lazy943]

rookie

[@StevePozek]

I'm not familiar with your channel, but you feel like a real guy giving an honest review. I sorta hate when people compare an Android phone to an iPhone because I don't think most people are going to drop their Apple for Android. Anyway, this was a really nice review. It was fun hearing you geek out with surprise about a phone with middling specs impressing you. And, you know it's just going to get better with time! That never happened to me with my Samsung phones.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Middling specs? I mean I recognize the chipset is basically akin to a flagship chipset in terms of peak power with maybe the 8g1... Or the a14. But does that really qualify as middling? A flagship chipset from 18 months ago?! Otherwise it has QHD screen, 12 GB of RAM (no Samsung phone under $1,000 offers those specs and no iPhone offers those specs at all), 5x telefoto and 7 years of updates? To get class leading computational photography.... that has dominated MHKBD's blind test, easily defeating Samsung and Apple's best flagships with their $350 option? I mean that's right, the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 pro were number 1, 2 his blind test using ELO ratings from last December which had over 600,000 people and over 20 million individual votes. Samsung finishing 5th place, iPhone finished in 7th. Again there are flaws with the pixel, it has pretty weak Samsung modem, It's not great at pushing optimal framerates for games that require it (but really how many high-end mobile games are there anyways like besides the genshin impact.... I wouldn't know because I don't play mobile games but s*** it can't be many).

[@passivaggressor]

Picked up the eight and I love it. Great video as always sir

[@valismind]

Thank you sir 👍 enjoy it!

[@ijamorris]

Really no complaints from me on my 8pro. Coming from the 7pro, it works as expected. Loving the new screen brightness! Fingerprint scanner is hit or miss sometimes but other than that, I'm happy with it. Got the pixel watch 2 for free with my preorder and Surprisingly it seems to work pretty good! Better than my galaxy 5. They just need to make a bigger version

[@MyKneeHurts]

hmm. I havent had a single fingerprint issue so far, its literally been flawless for me, much better than the 7 pro

[@ijamorris]

@@MyKneeHurts that's good. My 7pro got real good over time. I'm hoping my 8pro will do the same.

[@CaponeXTF]

​@@MyKneeHurtsHow is battery?

[@lucaspanasski331]

​@bossxftw9972 no reply from him, just awkward silence. Thats just telling how good that battery is 😅

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Man some people update with such frequency... I still feel like I'm barely getting to know phones that I bought 18 months ago... I guess everybody's different though.

[@Robcadams1974]

Thank God it's not another click bait im returning my Pixel 8 video

[@christians218]

Highly rate this vid, seems like a genuine viewpoint and real perspective. P6P user here, getting thr 8 pro soon.

[@davidmaskew]

I've just got this phone and it's my first Pixel phone. I didn't really go for it because of the hype about AI or anything, I'd kind of decided to get a pixel 7 pro a little before the 8 was due out but never got around to it and then the 8 was close so I waited. I don't change phones very often and I'm really liking it, I think the screen is very good and the camera seems good too and I've played about with the AI camera stuff but I'm not planning on using it too much. I don't really play games much, especially not the more demanding ones but I think if game performance was my main concern I'd go for something like the Asus ROG phones. I think people get too caught up on things like benchmarks and forget that it's the actual real life day to day usage that counts. The tensor chips have never been top end performance but I honestly can't argue with my experience of the phone.

[@Jo5ue1]

I'm telling you, all these paid KZbinrs don't represent what the usual consumer really cares about. The Pixel gets better through time, with Google's software updates.

[@valismind]

If you're referring to me, I don't have a partnership with Google and I paid for the device outright. One of the few to be honest.

[@Jo5ue1]

@@valismind no, I wasn't referring to you. I was talking about other paid KZbinrs that clearly have an agenda. Your review was spot on. And like I said Pixels get better through time with how Google updates them with software updates.

[@neilmcguinness4422]

It is not the Pixel's poor benchmark test showing that is the issue with other reviewers. It is the fact that Google will NOT allow any of it's Pixel 8 owners to download benchmark apps like Geekbench and 3D Mark from the Play Store. And we all know why. Why do this and only emphasize it's midrange device level in some performance tests?.

[@davidmaskew]

@@neilmcguinness4422 Yeah but it's like everything in life. It's not how high you score on tests that counts, it's how you perform in the real world that counts. 😂

[@mattclark1970]

Switched from iphone 15 pro max and I'm loving it. Not missing the iphone at all. My only gripe is some apps do lag such as X when scrolling.

[@valismind]

Yeah that's just android to be honest. X has always had jitter scrolling on Android.

[@mattclark1970]

That's my only complaint. Loving everything else.

[@therealzuluking]

Thank you for making an honest review about the pixel 8 Pro, unlike a lot of other KZbinrs

[@valismind]

I appreciate that!

[@samanthamarasca8864]

Just got one alongside my S23 Ultra, pretty excited to be able to get different experiences with both.

[@techfan8457]

Interesting that you mention that. I took my IPhone 15 Pro Max on vacation last weekend. Was expecting much better results than what I got.

[@therealzuluking]

Truthfully it's the iPhone. That's no hate on the iPhone but that is to say that they haven't been taking good pictures and they have not been the best camera since the pixel has come out. The pixel has been the best phone camera every year since it's come out

[@techfan8457]

@@therealzuluking yeah. Between my s23 ultra and iPhone 15 pro max I like the pics that came out of the s23 ultra better

[@Ale7it]

Great video as always, Valis. I follow you from Italy. All in all, do you prefer Samsung's One UI or Google's Pixel Experience? At the end of the day, that's the real difference between Pixel and Galaxy. A hug!

[@Voltar78]

Samsung Calendar or Phone is much better especially on Fold

[@valismind]

I'll be honest, I've been enjoying the Android 14 UI on the Pixel. It's so much cleaner. But One UI has a lot more customization right out the box.

[@Ale7it]

@@valismind Thank you! Do you recommend that I switch from iPhone to Android with Pixel 8 for the first time in my life? I have always had iPhone. I currently have 14 Pro but I am getting tired of the slowness of iOS. It is not responsive.

[@smartphonefan5226]

@@Ale7itIf it is your time switching to Android, I would go for the Pixel as it has the closest experience you would get on an iPhone. If you end up liking Android and want a bit more, you can always exchange it for a Galaxy within the return window.

[@Voltar78]

Fantastic content as always

[@valismind]

Much love!

[@jimv1983]

Thank you for mentioning that you were on mobile data during your battery life test. Wifi vs mobile data makes a huge difference and not enough reviewers mention that.

[@Lanshyy]

True, yet most of us will be using Mobile Data most of the time based on daily routines. Not shaming it just mentioning that it is something to take into consideration

[@LikelyBell51251]

Switched from my iPhone yesterday and this phone is incredible. Can't be happier

[@ismaelhernandez4425]

The only thing I don’t like is the size. I want something small to use with one hand

[@rileylocke9963]

The P8 Pro display has actually been benchmarked by DXOMark as the best on the market right now.

[@valismind]

Yeah it's absolutely amazing

[@griffielliott279]

It's only just the beginning wait till the updates starts rolling out.

[@rogersung4321]

Great review! You have earned a new subscriber. What screen protector are you using? Is it glass?

[@gamio7603]

I bought my first Android (pixel 8 pro) in October 27 one week after it came out and I’m steel waiting on it to get here where I live

[@Knowledgeway-life]

Now finally no sponsorship video.. good reviews keep going

[@valismind]

lol, yeah, seems like everyone’s getting Pixels for free 💀

[@Knowledgeway-life]

@@valismind actually Few content creator Show 🍎 good good very good and pixel useless that means They don't exist

[@exzld]

Don't you think it's silly we all talk about the feel of a phone when almost always we end up putting a case on it never to feel the touch of the woman again?

[@fraghead9813]

I still say the s23 ultra is king but pixel has stepped its game up for sure! Ill be getting the s24 ultra and im sure itll be a hit 🤴

[@valismind]

I’m scared for the S24 Ultra to be honest. It’s going to be an absolute powerhouse but it looks super uncomfortable from the renders. Not sure why everyone is going sharp, and boxy.

[@fraghead9813]

@ValisMind it's a design I'm used to though and with a case you don't even notice it. The improvements to the camera battery and chip alone with android 14 will make it an absolute beast 💪 the s23 ultra is already (in my opinion) beating the competition slightly, imagine the s24 ultra 😳

[@eg8049]

Interesting what google is going when samsung and apple have kinda been dull. Will be interesting to see what s24U will offer

[@smartphonefan5226]

Sadly, this is true. Apple and Samsung have been slowing down for the past few years now. My main issue with the iPhone is iOS. If Apple wants to call their top of the line iPhone “Pro”, they need to catch on the software to take advantage of the hardware. Also, some of Apple’s business practices have rubbed me the wrong way. As for Samsung, the Galaxy S series as of late has been quite disappointing. I want to be clear that the software is not the issue. One UI is actually my favorite implementation of Android and the features it offers are unmatched. My biggest gripe with Samsung’s flagships is the value proposition. Since they have removed features such as the headphone jack and microSD card slot, it makes it harder for me to the value despite One UI and S-Pen.

[@TheQasim95]

Picked up my Pixel 8 Pro and loving it! First time switching from iPhone. The only issue I found is my Messages app force closes whenever I try to create a new text :( Wish I could fix it

[@valismind]

Make sure the app is updated, I hadn't had this issue on Pixel, but I had it on Samsung and it just needed an update.

[@TheQasim95]

@@valismind Yes I have. It's the default messaging app on the Pixel. I tried updating and still force closes

[@katinasoutherland7693]

I'd take it back something is wrong

[@TheQasim95]

@@katinasoutherland7693 needed an update. Its working perfectly now! :)

[@donniethesportsguy893]

I using it for just home google services /home phone. Happy overall. The biometrics with fingerprint and face unlock in low light is TRASH. Temperature sensor is a stupid gimmick. They should have used the space for SD card slot, IR blaster or some extra battery. Temp sensor is a waste of resources IMO missed opportunity for something more practical.

[@CG-ql5rr]

After 2 weeks: why i switched back to iphone, we all know the story,copy paste,year after year, there is no real review anymore on KZbin

[@valismind]

You don't even know me bro, I haven't been daily driving an iPhone for a while lol

[@CG-ql5rr]

@@valismind alright, let's see then

[@aprilmiller2374]

​@@CG-ql5rrYou're obsessed with the most overrated basic phone on the market

[@exzld]

@ValisMind Regarding the special whiteface feature, do you know if there's a way to disable that from doing it automatically? Also great review.

[@okeoke4697]

I got mine a couple of days ago and I still can't figure out if I keep it or not. Many features are US only for now - I'm in EU. And even if pictures are detailed, I think my regular S23 takes better photos right away - I needed to retouched every shots I took with the Pixel. I don't know if it is because I take mostly pictures of objects, but even on some landscape or random pictures, the S23 seem more detailed. But I have to say the Pixel captures more light with more possibilities of treatment post capture. Overall, I was expecting much better - maybe I got bamboozled by all the hype around the phone 😂. I took a Pro primarily to have a bigger screen but it's too big too for me on day to day usages, so it does not help. Maybe I should try a bit longer. I feel like a 6.4 would have been great. Thanks for you point of view anyway !

[@valismind]

The S23 has a fantastic camera, it's sharper because of its processing though. I wouldn't say it's better but then again, it's subjective. It's def a phone that is a tough sell, but if you like it, you'll love it.

[@alverofelipe]

I think maybe you should consider the Pixel 8 over the 8 pro. It’s smaller.

[@neilmcguinness4422]

Hype sweeps all of us up at some point in our lives.👍

[@ace0341]

Yeah Samsung, Apple and Google all process their pictures differently so yeah it is subjective. I've used all 3 brands I prefer the Google pixel personally because the colours are more natural instead of doing the over saturation that Samsung does. Remember though that pixels usually get better with time so there will surely be alot of updates during the 7 years of support

[@Ogura_Tech]

Great video! I love this phone

[@valismind]

Thanks! And me too!

[@jaaygonzo9721]

Saying "every phone is going to have something better " is a great thing to keep in mind when shopping around

[@kevinharris509]

Great honest review, thanks! Nice Bellroy case. What screen protector are you using?

[@valismind]

Thanks! And it's called amFilm from Amazon

[@rafikz77]

Nice vid I noticed through your different videos that you are using Spotify, Apple Music and YT Music Do you have paid subscriptions for all 3?

[@valismind]

I have YT Music because of KZbin Premium, Spotify I'm the 5th person in my cousins family plan, and Apple Music is because my dad has Apple One / family plan. I mostly use Spotify. But I've been leaning toward YT Music recently. Not much of a fan of Apple Music. If I was to personally pay for any of them, I'd just go with YT because I already pay for Premium.

[@rrmagne]

Love your review. A quick question. I am waiting for my pixel 8 pro. But do i really need to add extra screen protection? and what about lens protection?

[@pmokapdx]

Yes. I just got mine today, and there are already small micro scratches that I'm trying hard to forget are there.

[@perperikis5501]

2:05 iphone is still struggling badly with intense light sources. It's like a yellow explosion in the iphone photo for the upper half, and the water reflection parts on the lower half are a total mess.

[@A_Bamusa]

Nice case, really like the color. Can you share the link ?

[@coonjamalay]

nice video man. Since you used both phones, is it true that the animations of the iphone or smoothness is better than android?(pixel 8 pro in this)

[@valismind]

No. I think the Pixel is smoother. Maybe it’s placebo, because the animations are quicker, but the phone feels much snappier. Regardless though, animations don’t make or break a phone.

[@howyoudurrinhunneh]

Thankfully, I too am white.

[@Chasenchaos]

😂😂😂 I think that was a comment not for mixed company.

[@Johnnyiswhere]

Until you turn 40 😂

[@dword492]

Me too🎉

[@valismind]

Oh God what have I done 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@short_music_official.]

😂

[@dapsyn]

I took a puase to like and subscribe. But I have a question I will really appreciate it if you reply me, can you please share the link to your screen protector or the name of it. Thanks in advance.

[@valismind]

"amFilm 3+1 pack" on Amazon, $10 CAD. Pretty good deal. There's another I used in a clip or two from Spigen, it's the one with the bezels but I wouldn't recommend it as it cuts off the display area.

[@jaytee5773]

What case are you using?

[@Smartsparky]

After taking a photo, you can select an item of the photo to move within the photo editor, does it let you clip and save the image like iPhone and S23 Ultra?? No 1 has answered that.

[@valismind]

Like whether or not you can save the cutout images? I’ll have to try this and get back to you, but I don’t believe so.

[@kunalsharma2098]

Is that a tempered glass? If so plz so share the link of it.

[@valismind]

Yup! amFilm from Amazon

[@kunalsharma2098]

@@valismind no a tempered glass?

[@richmercer3717]

Are you getting any scrolling issues with yours? Im getting a some screen stutter on mine when scrolling through certain apps, especially Spotify

[@valismind]

Nah, and the inertia scrolling on Pixels is fantastic. I don’t use Spotify anymore though, could just be an app issue.

[@therealzuluking]

If you do have an app issue, some developers have an optimized their apps yet for Android 14 even though they should have like last month

[@mariowarioaz]

If you are a pixel fan and if you got a pixel 6 or below, it is worth the upgrade, but if you got an iPhone 15 or S23 line-up, you will be disappointed if you go to the Pixel 8 Pro, especially with the S24 around the corner to be released. The 8 Pro is not worth 1000 dollars in my opinion, the battery life is not that great compared to the 7 Pro, and charging times are slow, plus Google still has a reliability issue they need to fix with their customer base.

[@jordancooper0944]

They should do a third tier pixel ultra!

[@mackmccord3743]

And make a big and small version. This P8P is amazing. Just wish it were smaller and still had all the pro features

[@valismind]

I wish I could rock a mini pro phone

[@vin.k.k]

That means they'll strip features from Pro and increase price.

[@samanthamarasca8864]

Bellroy leather case?

[@snowman22ism]

Did you get the free watch or the Pixel buds?

[@valismind]

Watch :)

[@charlesong3448]

Hi can we have that purple wallpaper please thabks

[@valismind]

I can't send it 😞 it's made by the AI wallpaper feature, and even if you use the prompts, you can't generate the same thingn

[@acran127]

Can the skin lightening option be turned off

[@valismind]

I don't think so.

[@therealzuluking]

I wonder if it's the HDR. If it's enabled on video I might have to mess with it myself since I have the eight pro and figure that out

[@edwardmanjalyverghese2969]

What screen guard you have on the phone?

[@valismind]

amFilm 3+1 pack on Amazon

[@Jeroentjen1]

I'm experiencing some issues about showing notifications of messenger on the always on display...they don't always show...Someone got a solution to this?

[@valismind]

I don't have this but if I did id help out sorry

[@morm2173]

The s23 ultra is far superior with the s pen gestures and utilization when my fingers get tired and for photos from a distance , Samsung health , Samsung flow , Dex , Samsung TV , wireless projection , 10 x zoom , emulator gaming way beyond the iPhone 15 pro expensive gaming , superior multi tasking with exclusive edge panel up to 3 apps at a time , superior in screen fingerprint scanner etc . My s23 ultra is the phone champion on 2023 I love what pixel is offering with AI but I prefer Samsung variety and versatility.

[@axiom4018]

It's not lol

[@tdtone2]

Link to that case?

[@darenhill9431]

Is the camera bar made of the same as the others?

[@valismind]

Yeah, and it can collect scratches so I'd be careful

[@darenhill9431]

@@valismind cheers for getting back to me I always get iPhones and thinking about making a change, and now I can’t, decide on pixel 8 pro or the iPhone 15 pro

[@redh3d17]

@@darenhill9431Same. Still trying to decide. What did you come up with?

[@MrFTmedia]

Missing my 6 pro screen already, not pleased with the lower Res, PPI and washed out look

[@zd111809]

Maybe it's just me but I had to switch back to my s23u..... 23 hrs of battery off charge plus an amazing camera not to mention all my storage.... I got caught up in the hype and was severely disappointed... If you care for not having to carry a charger with you and about your photos/videos I would reconsider this pixel.... Let's not even start with the LAG when doing SIMPLE tasks plus the overheating ..... I gave this phone a full 48 hours..... Not impressed....

[@valismind]

Really curious about your experience. I haven't had any overheating issues, let alone had the phone get warm at all. And the battery life is close enough to the S23 Ultra for me.

[@Leon-td8zp]

And after 48 hours the battery is certainly not yet optimized, this will certainly need another week.

[@bdegrds]

No one talks about magic editor needing internet and cloud

[@valismind]

You don’t have data?

[@bdegrds]

​@@valismindit was billed as something the PHONE can do but it can't, it sends the photo off site to be processed, that's significant because clouds are hacked all the time

[@srbell67]

Which watch are you using?

[@valismind]

Currently, the Pixel Watch 2

[@srbell67]

@@valismind okay and initial thoughts? Would you prefer using a Galaxy Watch 6 (classic) instead of the pixel watch 2 w the pixel 8 pro?

[@therealzuluking]

​@@srbell67honestly, I will say since I have mine that the pixel watch too is a lot better. Charging is a lot better. I know for a fact if I wanted to get 2 days out of it I can turn on battery saver when I wake up the next day. And also the assistant is a lot faster. Usually with the first pixel watch it would take a beat or wouldn't hear me but with this one it's super responsive

[@er1c_s1lv3r7]

This phone is for people who still have their souls.

[@darkjord5823]

So not you

[@markpomerhn76]

Price is ludicrous in Canada eh?

[@valismind]

Yeah, 1450 for 255Gb. Not bad compared to a 1729 255Gb Pro Max, but depends on what you use the phone for. A17 Pro destroys this in terms of gaming performance if you're someone who cares about that.

[@cabletow]

Is it better than the s23 ultra?

[@valismind]

Depends on who you are really, I actually do like it more. But it's not as powerful.

[@alexanderolsson6632]

I, too, bought into the hype so I got the 8 PRO. However there is something hiding in plain sight here. Exatcly what is the AI doing in the phone? All the nice AI fearures requires photos to be uploaded to google before being available. Sooo in my mind its not using any AI/ML that's in the phone itself?

[@ThaThree]

What case is this?

[@valismind]

It's the bellroy taupe case :)

[@googleuser7126]

Good

[@mattalford3932]

That's not long enough to have a credible opinion about any phone.

[@valismind]

Which is why the title indicates the length in which I’ve been using the phone

[@atf56]

Compare with s21fe

[@Smartsparky]

Pixel 7 Pro- Auto brightness was a nightmare! Fingerprint reader embarrassingly terrible. Couldn’t cast to TV without a Chrome Cast. Battery Life Shockingly bad! Since switching to S23 Ultra, No handset touches this yet. It’s sooooooooooo bloody GOOD!

[@valismind]

To be honest I’ve been enjoying the Pixel a whole lot more, not sure why. Maybe because it’s just more comfortable, and the UI is pleasing. But I agree, the Pixel 7 Pro had very real issues almost made me not want to pick this one up.

[@RamblingPodcastTalks]

Thankfully I'm white... 😲😅

[@nasserjabi]

I have noticed that the screen has washed out colors

[@valismind]

You can change to vivid. But I disagree. If you want washed out, go with iPhone, and you can't change it 🤣

[@nasserjabi]

I can not find vivid, only natural an adaptive@@valismind

[@therealzuluking]

The screen doesn't have washed out colors. It has true to life but also that's based on how you have your color settings, whether it's natural or adaptive. Also watching the screen on through this video isn't going to give you an accurate representation

[@jermainehewitt3803]

Tsk! Come on son. Its hard to believe the 15pro took such horrible shots

[@valismind]

Well better believe it lmfao. It surprised me to be honest. It was also focused, its the best of the 3 I took on each device.

[@iwill_859]

Pixel is mid Samsung is better & this is coming from a 15 pro max user

[@terrencebenjamin7241]

Alluring but I am bypassing it. Sticking the pixel 7 Pro.

[@snowman22ism]

Financially I can understand that, but the 8 Pro is a vastly better phone:)

[@melaninking4551]

Thankfully, I am black.

[@hienho15]

What's wrong with saying you're white? Nothing wrong with that.

[@valismind]

Saying "thankfully I'm white" without the context is where that can go wrong LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@hienho15]

@@valismind understand. People take a lot of things out of content these days. Anyway back to talking about the pixel.

[@mike786551]

​@hienho15 no one takes anything out of context.. it's Always been the same. It's just that fox and other right wing media has brainwashed people in thinking that there's a PC culture.. nothings changed.

[@baronofgreymatter14]

How much will you actually use those tools? 95% of the people point and shoot

[@valismind]

All of the shots I show in the video are just by pointing and shooting.

[@mackmccord3743]

Point and shoot is where the pixels shine.

[@YoussefRamzy]

Thankfully, i am white... bruh

[@valismind]

Yeah. It sounded weird 🤣🤣🤣

[@YoussefRamzy]

Its okay bro, get content tho!

[@smguk2412]

That Google Turd is not worth it in the UK £1000 for outdated Hardware and Gimmicky software, And a load of features not even released or not available outside of the US 🤦 And the photos look like a HDR Shitfest 😂

[@valismind]

To be quite frank, no, I think the images are fantastic and captured the scene quite well. Every camera has its own characteristics because of the sensor, and lens, like how Leica is really well known for vibrant reds. I think the Pixel looks fantastic. As far as outdated hardware, it has the best display in any smartphone, and fantastic cameras. The only area it's lacking is in performance because of the tensor G3. But you bet what you pay for. In Canada, this phone is nearly $500 cheaper than the 15 Pro Max.

[@smguk2412]

@@valismind No it does not have best display not even close people see 2400 nits and they think that means it can maintain that 🤦 in fact most of the time it is not brighter than even the new iPhones and also it's missing Dolby Vision. It also has ufs 3.1 storage which is outdated compared to Samsung with UFS 4.0 and definitely outdated compared to the Nvme in iPhone, The modem is no way near the other phones either and the Battery Performance is also sub par and it doesn't even have video out from the usb port. And then there's the Biometric's the Fingerprint Scanner is still rubbish compared to S23U and the face unlock is Rubbish compared to iPhone they should have just gone one way or the other

[@alexn7378]

I used to have a pixel 3 and bought a galaxy s23 , and my goodness the camera quality pictures of people sucks on Samsung, i swear that i take better selfies and main camera pictures of myself in the gym with my pixel 3 than the new Samsung, it's outrageous that I'm looking to sell my phone now , My face would look incredibly washedout and muddy lacking any resemblance of details, so i tried the 50mp mode and it automatically adds on too much saturation that my skin shows very visible blotchiness that I can't fix, tried camera assistant app and expert raw and the stock camera to fix it Samsung horrible photo processing but couldn't make it work , I used to love Samsung but i will never buy their phones again , all reviews shows good lighting conditions for pictures, the minutes you take pictures indoors all the camera sharpness goes out the window and start to look like from a camera from 10 years ago 💔

[@dkpqzm]

But can I play angry birds on it?

[@valismind]

Lol of course 🤣

[@lu1s21]

😂

[@kpehe100]

I'm never impressed with pixel photos, they have always looked darker than normal especially in the winter weather which is the longest for us in Canada

[@valismind]

Just shoot RAW and edit to be honest

[@helterskelzer3883]

Nothing mind blowing about it I'm afraid

[@valismind]

I disagree. I think this is the first real competitor Googles released that can compete with the top end flagships from Samsung, and Apple.

[@helterskelzer3883]

@ValisMind it's still not quite flagship. Tensor is still rubbish.

[@therealzuluking]

​@@helterskelzer3883being flagship and competitive has nothing to do with the raw power of a chip. If we're being realistic, the only thing that you would use that raw power for on a smartphone would be gaming and that would be a graphic intensive quality type game. The pixel doesn't focus on raw power. It focuses on efficiency and managing its AI capabilities and assistant abilities which it does very well

[@helterskelzer3883]

@therealzuluking lol just what Google want people to think

[@therealzuluking]

@@helterskelzer3883 it's literally facts coming from someone who has the pixel 8 Pro

[@Greed850]

To be fair if ppl wanted just a reliable “phone’ the Nokias would be perfect, but we are talking about smartphones, and pixels are just dumbphones.

[@valismind]

Pixel is probably the smartest phone

[@Jo5ue1]

Apple isn't offering anything innovative or compelling at this time. If they ever do, revisit them. For now, stick with the Pixel devices.

[@Johnnyiswhere]

They don't have to. People buy iPhones in droves no matter what

[@Jo5ue1]

And on top of that bunch of snob reviewers keep lying to these people about how great they are. SMH@@Johnnyiswhere

[@tohhhype2043]

@@Jo5ue1true

[@tohhhype2043]

@@Jo5ue1my friend has the iphone 15 pro and he regrets it after seeing what the pixel 8 pro can do.

[@Jo5ue1]

Tell him to keep watching Mrwhosetheboss (Apple Paid reviewer) video reviews, that would make him feel better. LOL But seriously, the Pixel is truly a smartphone, I just can't live without so many features that you can't find in any other phone. Is it perfect no, but the 8 Pro makes your life a little easier with so many calling features just to point one out Call Screening, it's a life savior. @@tohhhype2043

[@darkjord5823]

Lmao. The pixel 8 pro is no more premium than the 7 my guy.

[@BlueAmerican26]

Mines comes in next month. Luckily for me I use googlefi and automatically got 400 off the 256gb version. So I paid around 700 USD for min.

[@valismind]

Sheeesh! Nice man!

[@thegimer4226]

lets be honset you are not going to use this phone as a daily phone rghit? i think this is show the point

[@zpl91]

He will find a reason to return the phone after 2 3 weeks and he goes back to iPhone. He is doing the same shit with every android phones.

[@thegimer4226]

how did you know? @@zpl91

[@glebheinke8402]

"Recording video on this phone, like a vlog, might not be your best option". Mkbhd did a full auto-focus filmed on it and it looks incredible Edit: I'm dumb, missed the part of the video before he says that

[@valismind]

You can't quote me and be selective. I was saying how if you have darker skin, it may not be reliable to vlog. MKBHD noticed the terrible face brightening that happens, and it looks shocking on darker skin.

[@glebheinke8402]

@@valismind My bad. I admittedly got distracted and missed that part!

[@omarreid7222]

Just got the 8 pro. I think theres needs to be an investigation into the negative comments i see . This phone is flawless. Best screen ever. Haptics. Software . Animation. Integration . Camera . Sounds . Brightness. Design . Bro .. 9.5/10

[@joshsmith7033]

lol, this mans never heard of the S23...LMAO

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I know there isn't much of an alternative on KZbin where timeliness and the algorithm is everything but it seems rough to try to make conclusions about a phone based on a few days.... Especially when things like adaptive charging take a few days to even stabilize. But I get it... If you wait two weeks, a month, the algorithm has no interest in the story anymore But I like pixels. I don't need to be sold on them anyways. I used a pixel 4a for years, and well I miss the headphone jack, and understand frustration with the Samsung modem and chipset, I love the newer pixels as well. I mean the s22 with the 8g1 The worst thermal issues than any of the pixel phones with tensor. And it cost $300-400 more MSRP at launch

[@Lazy943]

crazy how people prefer fake pics over real pics

[@valismind]

Hope you realize every phone uses AI to put different meshes together. How do you think iPhone HDR got good? Lol, you can literally see it processing if you load the image right after taking it.

[@Lazy943]

@@valismind don't be stupid youngster the pixel a.i is over the top garbage

[@stacyanderson1593]

Looking forward to your full review. Subscribed and liked. Thank you.

[@bdegrds]

Can you go more into detail of the Google call screening?

[@hienho15]

Question...what about connectivity. Is it reliable?

[@valismind]

I haven't had any issues with connectivity but I've seen some complaining. Even in my basement, I still get reliable 5G service where as with my 15 Pro Max, I don't.

[@hienho15]

@@valismind that's my sticking point. I have Samsung as my main phone and pixel as a secondary and I change it up. But what keeps me from the pixel is connectivity, bugs, and battery life. My Samsung just runs so smoothly for me . Everything just works. I am holding off buying the pixel 8 pro until I hear more about it.

[@DirtyWhiteBoy325]

What screen protector is that?

[@valismind]

amFilm from Amazon :)