Launch report · Google
Pixel 8 Pro: The 2023 Pro Pixel — temperature sensor, 7-year promise, superb cameras.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2023·$999·Score 86/100
The Pixel 8 Pro pairs one of the best camera systems around with a seven-year update promise. With the Pixel 9 Pro out, it is one of the best-value flagships on the used and discount market.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.7" LTPO OLED
Chipset
Google Tensor G3
Memory
12 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.68
Battery
5,050 mAh
Weight
213 g
What stands out
- Outstanding camera system with a 5× telephoto.
- First phone with a 7-year update promise.
- Large 5,050 mAh battery.
- Polished, bright LTPO display.
What to watch
- Tensor G3 lags on raw performance and thermals.
- 30 W charging is mid-pack.
- Temperature sensor is a gimmick.
- Superseded by the Pixel 9 Pro.
The phone it has to beat
iQOO 12
$580 · score 92/100