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Google Pixel 8 5G (8GB/256GB) Obsidian Black

Name: Google Pixel 8 5G (8GB/256GB) Obsidian Black
Brand: Google
SKU: 46565625
Rating: 4.5 (53 reviews)

Key features:

Model 2023
6.2" OLED Display 120Hz 1080 x 2400
Google Tensor G3 Processor
Dual Rear Camera 50MP 4K@60fps
4575mAh Battery (0-50 in 30 minutes)
7 years of support with updates

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Wireless Charging

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Battery Capacity

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It is measured in mAh - a larger number usually indicates greater autonomy, always in combination with the usage and features of the device.

For example, a mobile with a 4000 mAh battery lasts about a day with normal use.

With 5000 mAh or more, you comfortably have autonomy for the whole day, even with heavier use (such as video or games).

If you often use your mobile for video, gaming, or work on the go, choose a device with a large battery (5000 mAh and above) for more autonomy and less dependence on the charger!
Rear Camera Lenses

Wide Angle 50MP

The wide-angle lens offers a larger field of view than our eyes and is usually the default lens used when opening the camera application. The most common resolution is 12MP.

Ultra Wide Angle 12MP

The ultra-wide lens offers a much wider angle of view than our eyes and is usually used for indoor shots to fit more people in a photo. Ultra-wide lenses may distort the subject of the photo at the edges. The most common resolutions are 8MP and 12MP.
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Description

Night Shots

With the help of Night Sight, create vivid photos with city lights or the starry sky.

Easy Searches

In whichever application you are, circle what you want to search for in a photo, text, or video and Google AI will find it quickly.

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Google - Mobile Phones Google

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Specifications

Main Specifications

Mobile Phone Type: SmartPhone

Operating System: Android

SIM: SIM + eSIM

Release Year: 2023

Colour: Black

Weight: 187 gr

Package Contents: Charging Cable

Processor & Memory

Processor Model: Google Tensor G3

Processor Power: 3 GHz

Processor Cores: 1+4+4

RAM: 8 GB

Capacity: 256 GB

Card Slot: No

Display

Size: 6.2 "

Analysis: 2400 x 1080 pixels

Refresh Rate: 120 Hz

Maximum Brightness: 2000 nits

Handling: Touch screen

Type: OLED

Definition: Full HD

Camera

Rear Camera: Dual

Rear Camera Lenses: Wide Angle 50MP, Ultra Wide Angle 12MP

Rear Camera Video Resolution: 1080p 240fps Slow Motion, 4K 60fps, 1080p 30fps, 1080p 60fps, 4K 24fps, 4K 30fps

Rear Camera Flash: Yes

Selfie Camera Lenses: Ultra-wide 10.5MP

Features: HDR, Dual-tone Flash, Slow Motion

Network & Connectivity

Network Connection: 5G

Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB-C, Wi-Fi

NFC: Yes

Battery

Capacity: 4575 mAh

Removable: No

Fast Charging: Yes

Charging Power: 24 W

Wireless Charging Qi: Yes

Wireless Charging Power: 12 W

Fast Charging Technology: Power Delivery 3.0

Special Features

Protection: Dust Resistant, Water Resistant

Protection Certification: IP68

Type: Accelerometer, Face ID, Proximity, Barometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor

Fingerprint: Under the Screen

Dimensions

Length: 150.5 mm

Width: 70.8 mm

Thickness: 8.9 mm

AI Features

AI Photo Editing: Yes

AI Text Generation: Yes

AI Call/Speech Translation: Yes

AI Image Search: Yes

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JohannStrauss
2026-06-20

This review is about the memory: 8/128GB

fantastic phone and the best of all, stripping Android, installing GrapheneOS, Google services in a sandbox and the phone becomes a rocket bound for Mars + a hacker's privacy.
Generally though, from Pixel I come to Pixel I end up, I don't think it's a coincidence. Let the iPhone people live in their golden cage that they pay for in installments too.

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Petros. b
2025-08-23
This review is about colour: Turquoise, memory: 8/128GB

I give it a 4 because the new sides of the 9 are much more beautiful.
Now, having tried the 9, the difference with the flat side instead of the rounded ones like the 8, 7, 6, etc. was a plus.
Beyond that, it is quite more compact and probably the last in its size.
The software is the same for those who know, and for those who don't, I will say in simple words that it is like the iPhone of Android. Simple, minimal, and unpretentious. It has pre-installed Google apps, half of which are necessary for the proper functioning of the phone, and if you prefer Google, you will feel right at home.
The assistant has reached another level (Gemini instead of Google Assistant) and outside it can have conversations in Greek, but unfortunately, you have to speak English if you want to give commands.
The 10 will help lower the price of the 8 even further, which, however, still has 5 years of updates and upgrades.
Here, I should mention that the camera is the same as the 9, and also that the 10 did add a x5 telephoto lens but downgraded the main camera, putting in the same one as the 9a, which is rated lower on dxomark than the 8a! So you will have the camera used by the 10 pro!
Personally, I find the x2 zoom more important than the x5. Especially now with the downgrade of the main camera, I wouldn't choose it.
In the end, if you find it at 400-450€, get it.
But for 500-550, I would get the 9.
And if you don't care that much about the camera, the 8a.

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2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

vasilis78
2025-01-02

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Owner of previous Pixels, transitioning from 4a (which still works excellently after a battery change). Flawless software as always, very high-quality construction, excellent camera, good size in hand, very good speakers.

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antonis.papanikolaou
2024-11-14

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This review is about colour: Grey, memory: 8/128GB

I've been using it for about a month. My only comment concerns the battery life, but this is probably due to the charging optimization algorithms. As they learn my usage and charging patterns, the phone improves in this area. Otherwise, it has all the positives that everyone comments on.

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Eleni_Ppdl
2024-10-01

This review is about colour: Pink, memory: 8/128GB

I am puzzled by the positive comments about this device.
I come from the Huawei P30 Pro, fully used for 5 years, completely satisfied, and had to replace it.
I ended up with Google due to the reviews.
The camera is indifferent, the selfie camera is unacceptable, it makes you look sick, the rear camera is okay good but definitely not worth the €450 it was purchased for. It already lags in various applications, the full charge takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, the screen brightness is tiring and dull.
It keeps overheating.
Great disappointment.

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soa008
2024-09-11 Expert user

This review is about the memory: 8/128GB

Positives:
-Amazing cameras, amazing video.
-Very good and bright screen.
-Speakers are quite clear and loud (but not the loudest).
-Nice haptics.
-Classically good software from Google.
-Very comfortable in hand.
-Quite good battery with 5-6 hours of screen-on time (social usage). For most, it will last 2 days.

Negatives:
-Mediocre signal, definitely needs VoWiFi at home.
-Temperatures, the phone heats up relatively easily (obviously due to the Tensor G3 and lack of cooling). It usually operates at 37-40 degrees (Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, Reddit).
-Performance, generally it's quite good and smooth but at high temperatures, you can see it struggling a bit. Also, it’s not suitable for gaming at all. (Gaming like COD Mobile, PUBG, etc., for simple games it has no issue).
THE WORST OF ALL
CHARGING. Unfortunately, the device has a major issue with charging. Due to the temperature and the "cut-off" that Google has implemented, the phone charges incredibly slowly. Specifically, I saw that at temperatures above 35 degrees, it charges at 10 watts and near 40 it’s at 2-3 watts (original Google charger). When you cool the phone below 35 degrees, the charging rises to about 25-27 watts. In relation to the high temperatures that the phone has, you end up putting it to charge and it doesn’t charge. Unacceptable from Google on this part, they could have fixed it via an update. (Adaptive charging and anything else related to the charger, obviously I have those settings turned off).

IN SUMMARY: The phone is not for everyone. If you play games, don’t buy it; if you want to work for many hours with maps using data, don’t buy it. It’s fantastic for photos and videos. It’s good for social usage. Personally, I found it at a very good price and that’s why I chose it knowing its problems (the charging doesn’t bother me as I charge it at night and it easily lasts throughout the day).
P.S.: If Google ever fixes the basic problems with temperatures and performance, then it will be a very good choice for everyone

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Constantine Hai
2024-08-15

This review is about the memory: 8/128GB

Because I read some comments about the charging and battery life that may create wrong impressions, I will say the following:
The phone has adaptive charging. Which is parametric. Also, adaptive charging has the property that it learns from the usage of the device in order to improve the quality and duration of the battery over time. This is the reason why sometimes, especially at night, it charges very slowly. Those of you who are not familiar with smartphones, please do not make criticisms as you mislead consumers. As for the device, as a holder of many Androids, I would say that Google now "makes" the best Android devices.
Cheaper than Xiaomi, Samsung, VFM. Better photos, better screen, and better software.
The only one that can be considered better than Google at this moment, but due to its issues, is Huawei.
Xiaomi and OnePlus have fallen behind.

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5 out of 8 members found this review helpful

ioanpats
2024-05-25
This review is about the memory: 8/128GB

Owner of pixel 8 the mobile is good or calls very good you do not miss any works the 5G works normally the photos perfect you have 1X 2X and up to 8X digital and the video very good

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dimitris737
2024-05-03

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I am an iPhone 12 mini user and I made the transition with skepticism. Appearance: black color, very beautiful and unique. The screen is very good, very bright

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21 out of 23 members found this review helpful

john_papasiriopoulos
2024-03-30
This review is about the memory: 8/128GB

For the money you find it now I think it's a very good choice!!!
The 5g works fine and I haven't missed any calls!!! It would definitely need a stronger antenna. The camera is very good and the night shots are one of the best I've seen... the phone runs fast but not like a bullet... the battery lasts me 2 days without much use.
Overall, the feeling you get from the phone is very premium and you feel like you have something different.... I would call it the iPhone of Android

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9 out of 10 members found this review helpful

george.ts12345
2024-03-15
This review is about colour: Grey, memory: 8/128GB

Very beautiful device and in a convenient size. Impeccable photo, satisfactory use in all basic functions and the battery after 15 days of use lasts 5:30-6:00 hours of screen time.

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Jadawin
2024-03-07
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Fast, beautiful and sturdy. Incredible camera and software.

update 13/3. After two weeks of use, the "smart" battery improved and gave me about 20-30% more.

update 15/6. It showed me the well-known green line. I'm talking with Google to see if I can send it abroad for repair, but it looks like we're out of luck.

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ElpatronLT
2024-02-27

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It is exactly what I needed. It is true that it heats up easily, but other than that, the phone is perfect. An example of the image quality is this. If you want it for gaming, the phone performs quite well, but the battery will drain easily.

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Aikkon
2024-02-10
This review is about colour: Pink, memory: 8/128GB

It only has a very good camera and nothing else. The battery runs out quickly and charges slowly. If it shuts down due to low battery and you plug it in to charge, it turns on after half an hour. It doesn't have a very good signal reception and I frequently receive messages that I missed calls (which didn't happen with my previous phone). The user interface is not very user-friendly. For example, it automatically changes the icons on the home screen based on their frequency of use. Another example is that to take a screenshot, there is no specific icon, but you have to simultaneously press the power button and the volume button (and in general, various functions don't have specific icons, but are done through button combinations that you have to search for on Google). I regret buying it!

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eleleft
2024-02-03
This review is about the memory: 8/128GB

As time goes by, Google ruins it. They focus on the camera, which is definitely excellent, but beyond that, it's a disaster. Just to note, I have had Google Pixel since the Nexus era and I upgrade almost every year with the new Pixel, so I'm not writing this lightly. Tensor is nothing special, and the green horses, in practice, are very mediocre, just like the previous two models. I'm sorry, but I see myself switching to Samsung soon.

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gramer961
2023-12-23
Let me also write my experience after a week of using the mobile phone. The Pixel 8 is characterized by one thing only. The camera. We're talking about an incredible set and result when it comes to cameras that surpasses iPhones in photos and comes close in videos. The second interesting thing about this particular phone is the software support. And I specifically mean the support that is expected to be long-term, not the software itself that I will mention later. And here is where the good things end. Yes, as quickly as the battery of this phone runs out, which barely lasts a day. Tragic duration for such a small mobile phone. Maybe this will improve later. Continuing with the negatives, the screen of the phone is bad. Not tragic, but bad. It is fast with normal resolution BUT the white balance is completely off. And the truly unbelievable thing is that you don't have the option to adjust it. As a result, it appears yellow. This brings us to the software I mentioned earlier. The automation and intelligence of the phone are impressive and can be lifesaving for someone who wants and uses them, but basic and simple things are missing and this is truly inexplicable. The customization options it offers are minimal or at least insufficient, while simple things like double tap to turn off the screen are missing as well. I don't know if the above will be fixed later, but you can't sell AI and stories without basic capabilities. Finally, I will mention another negative, which is the fingerprint sensor, which is relatively slow and unreliable. In summary, the Pixel 8 is an awesome phone for someone who wants to take photos and be productive, as long as they have a charger with them for the latter. It is in no way worth the 800 euros it asks for, hence the low rating.

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24 out of 27 members found this review helpful

Apostolos Batsaras
2023-12-16

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The best thing about Android, if you don't want to play games. It now supports voLTE and 5G (on cosmote, which is what I have).
Other than that, the camera and smooth operation are flawless. +7 years of updates. Unprecedented.
The only downside is the lack of official service in Greece.

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19 out of 23 members found this review helpful

kiriakidis.pm
2023-12-06

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I had the Pixel 5 and switched to the 8 a few days ago.

You can notice a huge difference in all aspects, it remains an excellent choice for anyone who wants a clean phone without bloatware.

The only negative is that having gotten used to the 5, the 8 seems a bit bulky

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Artem Lomakin
2025-04-03

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Absolute heaven comparing to Xiaomi, Samsung and other Android devices

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Paraskevas_Tsiaklagkanos
2026-06-23

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smarnoy
2025-12-10

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miramaio.gr
2025-11-09

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Dmytro Suprun
2025-09-03

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5

vasileios.siak
2025-08-28

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KOMCOMOLEC
2025-07-17

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eliza_tasiopoulou
2025-07-02

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Alex_Kapniaris
2025-06-16

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iothomas
2025-06-10

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paris_polychronou
2025-05-02

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Mich_Docs
2025-04-20

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JohannStrauss
2026-06-20

fantastic phone and the best of all, stripping Android, installing GrapheneOS, Google services in a sandbox and the phone becomes a rocket bound for Mars + a hacker's privacy.
Generally though, from Pixel I come to Pixel I end up, I don't think it's a coincidence. Let the iPhone people live in their golden cage that they pay for in installments too.

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Petros. b
2025-08-23

I give it a 4 because the new sides of the 9 are much more beautiful.
Now, having tried the 9, the difference with the flat side instead of the rounded ones like the 8, 7, 6, etc. was a plus.
Beyond that, it is quite more compact and probably the last in its size.
The software is the same for those who know, and for those who don't, I will say in simple words that it is like the iPhone of Android. Simple, minimal, and unpretentious. It has pre-installed Google apps, half of which are necessary for the proper functioning of the phone, and if you prefer Google, you will feel right at home.
The assistant has reached another level (Gemini instead of Google Assistant) and outside it can have conversations in Greek, but unfortunately, you have to speak English if you want to give commands.
The 10 will help lower the price of the 8 even further, which, however, still has 5 years of updates and upgrades.
Here, I should mention that the camera is the same as the 9, and also that the 10 did add a x5 telephoto lens but downgraded the main camera, putting in the same one as the 9a, which is rated lower on dxomark than the 8a! So you will have the camera used by the 10 pro!
Personally, I find the x2 zoom more important than the x5. Especially now with the downgrade of the main camera, I wouldn't choose it.
In the end, if you find it at 400-450€, get it.
But for 500-550, I would get the 9.
And if you don't care that much about the camera, the 8a.

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vasilis78
2025-01-02

Owner of previous Pixels, transitioning from 4a (which still works excellently after a battery change). Flawless software as always, very high-quality construction, excellent camera, good size in hand, very good speakers.

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antonis.papanikolaou
2024-11-14

I've been using it for about a month. My only comment concerns the battery life, but this is probably due to the charging optimization algorithms. As they learn my usage and charging patterns, the phone improves in this area. Otherwise, it has all the positives that everyone comments on.

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Eleni_Ppdl
2024-10-01

I am puzzled by the positive comments about this device.
I come from the Huawei P30 Pro, fully used for 5 years, completely satisfied, and had to replace it.
I ended up with Google due to the reviews.
The camera is indifferent, the selfie camera is unacceptable, it makes you look sick, the rear camera is okay good but definitely not worth the €450 it was purchased for. It already lags in various applications, the full charge takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, the screen brightness is tiring and dull.
It keeps overheating.
Great disappointment.

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JohannStrauss
2026-06-20

This review is about the memory: 8/128GB

fantastic phone and the best of all, stripping Android, installing GrapheneOS, Google services in a sandbox and the phone becomes a rocket bound for Mars + a hacker's privacy.
Generally though, from Pixel I come to Pixel I end up, I don't think it's a coincidence. Let the iPhone people live in their golden cage that they pay for in installments too.

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Petros. b
2025-08-23
This review is about colour: Turquoise, memory: 8/128GB

I give it a 4 because the new sides of the 9 are much more beautiful.
Now, having tried the 9, the difference with the flat side instead of the rounded ones like the 8, 7, 6, etc. was a plus.
Beyond that, it is quite more compact and probably the last in its size.
The software is the same for those who know, and for those who don't, I will say in simple words that it is like the iPhone of Android. Simple, minimal, and unpretentious. It has pre-installed Google apps, half of which are necessary for the proper functioning of the phone, and if you prefer Google, you will feel right at home.
The assistant has reached another level (Gemini instead of Google Assistant) and outside it can have conversations in Greek, but unfortunately, you have to speak English if you want to give commands.
The 10 will help lower the price of the 8 even further, which, however, still has 5 years of updates and upgrades.
Here, I should mention that the camera is the same as the 9, and also that the 10 did add a x5 telephoto lens but downgraded the main camera, putting in the same one as the 9a, which is rated lower on dxomark than the 8a! So you will have the camera used by the 10 pro!
Personally, I find the x2 zoom more important than the x5. Especially now with the downgrade of the main camera, I wouldn't choose it.
In the end, if you find it at 400-450€, get it.
But for 500-550, I would get the 9.
And if you don't care that much about the camera, the 8a.

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vasilis78
2025-01-02

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Owner of previous Pixels, transitioning from 4a (which still works excellently after a battery change). Flawless software as always, very high-quality construction, excellent camera, good size in hand, very good speakers.

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antonis.papanikolaou
2024-11-14

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This review is about colour: Grey, memory: 8/128GB

I've been using it for about a month. My only comment concerns the battery life, but this is probably due to the charging optimization algorithms. As they learn my usage and charging patterns, the phone improves in this area. Otherwise, it has all the positives that everyone comments on.

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Eleni_Ppdl
2024-10-01

This review is about colour: Pink, memory: 8/128GB

I am puzzled by the positive comments about this device.
I come from the Huawei P30 Pro, fully used for 5 years, completely satisfied, and had to replace it.
I ended up with Google due to the reviews.
The camera is indifferent, the selfie camera is unacceptable, it makes you look sick, the rear camera is okay good but definitely not worth the €450 it was purchased for. It already lags in various applications, the full charge takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, the screen brightness is tiring and dull.
It keeps overheating.
Great disappointment.

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soa008
2024-09-11 Expert user

This review is about the memory: 8/128GB

Positives:
-Amazing cameras, amazing video.
-Very good and bright screen.
-Speakers are quite clear and loud (but not the loudest).
-Nice haptics.
-Classically good software from Google.
-Very comfortable in hand.
-Quite good battery with 5-6 hours of screen-on time (social usage). For most, it will last 2 days.

Negatives:
-Mediocre signal, definitely needs VoWiFi at home.
-Temperatures, the phone heats up relatively easily (obviously due to the Tensor G3 and lack of cooling). It usually operates at 37-40 degrees (Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, Reddit).
-Performance, generally it's quite good and smooth but at high temperatures, you can see it struggling a bit. Also, it’s not suitable for gaming at all. (Gaming like COD Mobile, PUBG, etc., for simple games it has no issue).
THE WORST OF ALL
CHARGING. Unfortunately, the device has a major issue with charging. Due to the temperature and the "cut-off" that Google has implemented, the phone charges incredibly slowly. Specifically, I saw that at temperatures above 35 degrees, it charges at 10 watts and near 40 it’s at 2-3 watts (original Google charger). When you cool the phone below 35 degrees, the charging rises to about 25-27 watts. In relation to the high temperatures that the phone has, you end up putting it to charge and it doesn’t charge. Unacceptable from Google on this part, they could have fixed it via an update. (Adaptive charging and anything else related to the charger, obviously I have those settings turned off).

IN SUMMARY: The phone is not for everyone. If you play games, don’t buy it; if you want to work for many hours with maps using data, don’t buy it. It’s fantastic for photos and videos. It’s good for social usage. Personally, I found it at a very good price and that’s why I chose it knowing its problems (the charging doesn’t bother me as I charge it at night and it easily lasts throughout the day).
P.S.: If Google ever fixes the basic problems with temperatures and performance, then it will be a very good choice for everyone

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Constantine Hai
2024-08-15

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Because I read some comments about the charging and battery life that may create wrong impressions, I will say the following:
The phone has adaptive charging. Which is parametric. Also, adaptive charging has the property that it learns from the usage of the device in order to improve the quality and duration of the battery over time. This is the reason why sometimes, especially at night, it charges very slowly. Those of you who are not familiar with smartphones, please do not make criticisms as you mislead consumers. As for the device, as a holder of many Androids, I would say that Google now "makes" the best Android devices.
Cheaper than Xiaomi, Samsung, VFM. Better photos, better screen, and better software.
The only one that can be considered better than Google at this moment, but due to its issues, is Huawei.
Xiaomi and OnePlus have fallen behind.

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ioanpats
2024-05-25
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Owner of pixel 8 the mobile is good or calls very good you do not miss any works the 5G works normally the photos perfect you have 1X 2X and up to 8X digital and the video very good

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dimitris737
2024-05-03

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I am an iPhone 12 mini user and I made the transition with skepticism. Appearance: black color, very beautiful and unique. The screen is very good, very bright

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john_papasiriopoulos
2024-03-30
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For the money you find it now I think it's a very good choice!!!
The 5g works fine and I haven't missed any calls!!! It would definitely need a stronger antenna. The camera is very good and the night shots are one of the best I've seen... the phone runs fast but not like a bullet... the battery lasts me 2 days without much use.
Overall, the feeling you get from the phone is very premium and you feel like you have something different.... I would call it the iPhone of Android

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george.ts12345
2024-03-15
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Very beautiful device and in a convenient size. Impeccable photo, satisfactory use in all basic functions and the battery after 15 days of use lasts 5:30-6:00 hours of screen time.

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Jadawin
2024-03-07
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Fast, beautiful and sturdy. Incredible camera and software.

update 13/3. After two weeks of use, the "smart" battery improved and gave me about 20-30% more.

update 15/6. It showed me the well-known green line. I'm talking with Google to see if I can send it abroad for repair, but it looks like we're out of luck.

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ElpatronLT
2024-02-27

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It is exactly what I needed. It is true that it heats up easily, but other than that, the phone is perfect. An example of the image quality is this. If you want it for gaming, the phone performs quite well, but the battery will drain easily.

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Aikkon
2024-02-10
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It only has a very good camera and nothing else. The battery runs out quickly and charges slowly. If it shuts down due to low battery and you plug it in to charge, it turns on after half an hour. It doesn't have a very good signal reception and I frequently receive messages that I missed calls (which didn't happen with my previous phone). The user interface is not very user-friendly. For example, it automatically changes the icons on the home screen based on their frequency of use. Another example is that to take a screenshot, there is no specific icon, but you have to simultaneously press the power button and the volume button (and in general, various functions don't have specific icons, but are done through button combinations that you have to search for on Google). I regret buying it!

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eleleft
2024-02-03
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As time goes by, Google ruins it. They focus on the camera, which is definitely excellent, but beyond that, it's a disaster. Just to note, I have had Google Pixel since the Nexus era and I upgrade almost every year with the new Pixel, so I'm not writing this lightly. Tensor is nothing special, and the green horses, in practice, are very mediocre, just like the previous two models. I'm sorry, but I see myself switching to Samsung soon.

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gramer961
2023-12-23
Let me also write my experience after a week of using the mobile phone. The Pixel 8 is characterized by one thing only. The camera. We're talking about an incredible set and result when it comes to cameras that surpasses iPhones in photos and comes close in videos. The second interesting thing about this particular phone is the software support. And I specifically mean the support that is expected to be long-term, not the software itself that I will mention later. And here is where the good things end. Yes, as quickly as the battery of this phone runs out, which barely lasts a day. Tragic duration for such a small mobile phone. Maybe this will improve later. Continuing with the negatives, the screen of the phone is bad. Not tragic, but bad. It is fast with normal resolution BUT the white balance is completely off. And the truly unbelievable thing is that you don't have the option to adjust it. As a result, it appears yellow. This brings us to the software I mentioned earlier. The automation and intelligence of the phone are impressive and can be lifesaving for someone who wants and uses them, but basic and simple things are missing and this is truly inexplicable. The customization options it offers are minimal or at least insufficient, while simple things like double tap to turn off the screen are missing as well. I don't know if the above will be fixed later, but you can't sell AI and stories without basic capabilities. Finally, I will mention another negative, which is the fingerprint sensor, which is relatively slow and unreliable. In summary, the Pixel 8 is an awesome phone for someone who wants to take photos and be productive, as long as they have a charger with them for the latter. It is in no way worth the 800 euros it asks for, hence the low rating.

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Apostolos Batsaras
2023-12-16

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The best thing about Android, if you don't want to play games. It now supports voLTE and 5G (on cosmote, which is what I have).
Other than that, the camera and smooth operation are flawless. +7 years of updates. Unprecedented.
The only downside is the lack of official service in Greece.

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kiriakidis.pm
2023-12-06

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I had the Pixel 5 and switched to the 8 a few days ago.

You can notice a huge difference in all aspects, it remains an excellent choice for anyone who wants a clean phone without bloatware.

The only negative is that having gotten used to the 5, the 8 seems a bit bulky

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Artem Lomakin
2025-04-03

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Absolute heaven comparing to Xiaomi, Samsung and other Android devices

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Paraskevas_Tsiaklagkanos
2026-06-23

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smarnoy
2025-12-10

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miramaio.gr
2025-11-09

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Dmytro Suprun
2025-09-03

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vasileios.siak
2025-08-28

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KOMCOMOLEC
2025-07-17

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eliza_tasiopoulou
2025-07-02

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Alex_Kapniaris
2025-06-16

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iothomas
2025-06-10

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paris_polychronou
2025-05-02

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Mich_Docs
2025-04-20

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JohannStrauss
2026-06-20

fantastic phone and the best of all, stripping Android, installing GrapheneOS, Google services in a sandbox and the phone becomes a rocket bound for Mars + a hacker's privacy.
Generally though, from Pixel I come to Pixel I end up, I don't think it's a coincidence. Let the iPhone people live in their golden cage that they pay for in installments too.

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Petros. b
2025-08-23

I give it a 4 because the new sides of the 9 are much more beautiful.
Now, having tried the 9, the difference with the flat side instead of the rounded ones like the 8, 7, 6, etc. was a plus.
Beyond that, it is quite more compact and probably the last in its size.
The software is the same for those who know, and for those who don't, I will say in simple words that it is like the iPhone of Android. Simple, minimal, and unpretentious. It has pre-installed Google apps, half of which are necessary for the proper functioning of the phone, and if you prefer Google, you will feel right at home.
The assistant has reached another level (Gemini instead of Google Assistant) and outside it can have conversations in Greek, but unfortunately, you have to speak English if you want to give commands.
The 10 will help lower the price of the 8 even further, which, however, still has 5 years of updates and upgrades.
Here, I should mention that the camera is the same as the 9, and also that the 10 did add a x5 telephoto lens but downgraded the main camera, putting in the same one as the 9a, which is rated lower on dxomark than the 8a! So you will have the camera used by the 10 pro!
Personally, I find the x2 zoom more important than the x5. Especially now with the downgrade of the main camera, I wouldn't choose it.
In the end, if you find it at 400-450€, get it.
But for 500-550, I would get the 9.
And if you don't care that much about the camera, the 8a.

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vasilis78
2025-01-02

Owner of previous Pixels, transitioning from 4a (which still works excellently after a battery change). Flawless software as always, very high-quality construction, excellent camera, good size in hand, very good speakers.

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antonis.papanikolaou
2024-11-14

I've been using it for about a month. My only comment concerns the battery life, but this is probably due to the charging optimization algorithms. As they learn my usage and charging patterns, the phone improves in this area. Otherwise, it has all the positives that everyone comments on.

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Eleni_Ppdl
2024-10-01

I am puzzled by the positive comments about this device.
I come from the Huawei P30 Pro, fully used for 5 years, completely satisfied, and had to replace it.
I ended up with Google due to the reviews.
The camera is indifferent, the selfie camera is unacceptable, it makes you look sick, the rear camera is okay good but definitely not worth the €450 it was purchased for. It already lags in various applications, the full charge takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, the screen brightness is tiring and dull.
It keeps overheating.
Great disappointment.

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