Launch report · Google

Pixel 8 Pro: 2023 first temperature sensor + 7 yrs OS.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2023·$999·Score 90/100

Google's 2023 Pixel 8 Pro hit FIRST IR temperature sensor + 2400 nits HDR brightest + 7 yrs OS updates.

Key specs at launch

Display

6.7" QHD+ Super Actua LTPO 120Hz

Chipset

Tensor G3

RAM

12 GB

Sensor

IR temperature

What stands out

FIRST phone with IR temperature sensor.
2400 nits HDR peak — brightest 2023.
7 years OS updates.
Triple cam with 48 MP UW + 5x tele.

What to watch

Tensor G3 not flagship-tier perf.
213 g.
$999.
30 W charge slow for 2023.

The phone it has to beat

iQOO 12

$580 · score 92/100