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Google Pixel 8 hands-on: Testing the 8 and eight Professional


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Google Pixel 8

6.2-inch OLED
2,400 x 1,080 decision
428ppi
20:9 side ratio
60-120Hz refresh fee
1,400 nits brightness (HDR)
2,000 nits brightness (peak)
HDR help
Gorilla Glass Victus

Google Pixel 8 Professional

6.7-inch LTPO OLED
2,992 x 1,344 decision
489ppi
20:9 side ratio
1-120Hz refresh fee
1,600 nits brightness (HDR)
2,400 nits brightness (peak)
HDR help
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Processor

Google Pixel 8

Google Tensor G3

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Google Tensor G3

RAM

Google Pixel 8

8GB LPDDR5X

Google Pixel 8 Professional

12GB LPDDR5X

Storage

Google Pixel 8

128 or 256GB
UFS 3.1

Google Pixel 8 Professional

US:
– 128, 256, or 512GB, or 1TB
– UFS 3.1

Exterior US:
– 128, 256, or 512GB
– UFS 3.1

Energy

Google Pixel 8

4,575mAh (typical)
27W wired charging (USB-PD 3.0 PPS)
Qi wi-fi charging

Google Pixel 8 Professional

5,050mAh (typical)
30W wired charging (USB-PD 3.0 PPS)
Qi wi-fi charging

Cameras

Google Pixel 8

Rear:
– 50MP vast (1.2μm pixel width, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82-degree FoV, 1/1.31-inch sensor, AF, OIS, EIS)
– 12MP ultrawide (1.25μm pixel width, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 125.8-degree FoV, AF)
– Single-zone laser-detect auto-focus (LDAF) sensor

Entrance:
– 10.5MP (1.22μm pixel width, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 95-degree FoV, FF)

Digital camera app doesn’t have professional controls

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Rear:
– 50MP vast (1.2μm pixel width, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82-degree FoV, 1/1.31-inch sensor, AF, OIS, EIS)
– 48MP ultrawide (0.8μm pixel width, ƒ/1.95 aperture, 125.5-degree FoV, AF)
– 48MP telephoto (0.7μm pixel width, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 21.8-degree FoV, 5x optical zoom, OIS, EIS)
– Multi-zone laser-detect auto-focus (LDAF) sensor

Entrance:
– 10.5MP (1.22μm pixel width, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 95-degree FoV, AF)

Digital camera app has professional controls

Dimensions and weight

Google Pixel 8

150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm
187g

Google Pixel 8 Professional

162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8mm
213g

{Hardware} extras

Google Pixel 8

N/A

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Temperature sensor

Video

Google Pixel 8

Rear:
4K (24, 30, or 60fps)
1080p (24, 30, or 60fps)

Entrance:
4K (24, 30, or 60fps)

Helps: Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR, Cinematic Blur/Pan, Slo-Mo as much as 240fps, 4K timelapse, Astrophotography timelapse, OIS, digital zoom as much as 7x, HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Rear:
4K (24, 30, or 60fps)
1080p (24, 30, or 60fps)

Entrance:
4K (24, 30, or 60fps)

Helps: Video Increase, Evening Sight Video, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR, Cinematic Blur/Pan, Slo-Mo as much as 240fps, 4K timelapse, Astrophotography timelapse, OIS, digital zoom as much as 20x, HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)

Audio

Google Pixel 8

Stereo audio system
Triple-microphone
Spatial audio help

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Stereo audio system
Triple-microphone
Spatial audio help

Ports

Google Pixel 8

USB-C 3.2
Twin-SIM (1x nano SIM and 1x eSIM)

Google Pixel 8 Professional

USB-C 3.2
Twin-SIM (1x nano SIM and 1x eSIM)

Safety

Google Pixel 8

Titan M2 safety chip
Below-display fingerprint sensor
Face Unlock (Class 3, highest tier)

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Titan M2 safety chip
Below-display fingerprint sensor
Face Unlock (Class 3, highest tier)

Sturdiness

Google Pixel 8

Gorilla Glass Victus (back and front)
IP68 score

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back and front)
IP68 score

Connectivity

Google Pixel 8

US (PR), CA, UK, EU, AU:
– Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
– 2×2+2×2 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3

JP:
– Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
– 2×2+2×2 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3

TW, SG, IN:
– Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz
– HE160 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3

Google Pixel 8 Professional

US (PR), CA, UK, EU, AU:
– Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
– 2×2+2×2 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3
– UWB

JP:
– Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
– 2×2+2×2 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3
– UWB

TW, SG, IN:
– Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz
– HE160 MIMO
– NFC
– Bluetooth 5.3
– UWB

Community

Google Pixel 8

Mannequin G9BQD (US and CA)
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5/ 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 48 / 66 / 70 / 71 / 77 / 78

Mannequin GKWS622 (US and CA):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 48 / 66 / 70 / 71 / 77 / 78
– 5G mmWave: Bands n258 / 260 / 261

Mannequin GZPFO (JP):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78 / 79
– FeliCa

Mannequin GPJ41 (All different nations):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Mannequin GC3VE (All nations besides JP):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78

Mannequin G1MNW (All nations besides JP):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1,2,4,5,6,8,19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 46 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 48 / 66 / 70 / 71 / 77 / 78
– 5G mmWave: Bands n257 / 258 / 260 / 261

Mannequin GE9DP (JP):
– GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
– UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
– LTE: Bands B1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
– 5G Sub-6: Bands n1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 28 / 30 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 77 / 78 / 79
– 5G mmWave: Bands n257
– FeliCa

Software program

Google Pixel 8

Android 14
7 years of OS upgrades
7 years of safety patches
7 years of characteristic drops

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Android 14
7 years of OS upgrades
7 years of safety patches
7 years of characteristic drops

Colours

Google Pixel 8

Obsidian (black), Hazel (blue-gray), Rose (pink)

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Bay (blue)

Guarantee

Google Pixel 8

US, CA, JP, TW, IN, SG:
– 1 12 months

EU, UK, AU:
– 2 years

Google Pixel 8 Professional

US, CA, JP, TW, IN, SG:
– 1 12 months

EU, UK, AU:
– 2 years

In-box contents

Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8
1m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0 velocity)
Fast Change adapter
SIM device
Paperwork

Google Pixel 8 Professional

Google Pixel 8 Professional
1m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0 velocity)
Fast Change adapter
SIM device
Paperwork

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