Last Updated: November 28, 2023, 14:14 IST
Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with a design refresh and new cameras
Google Pixel 8 sequence makes use of the brand new Tensor G3 chip which many hope might assist ship a flagship-grade efficiency and digicam output. Here’s what we discovered.
Google Pixel 8 sequence has as soon as once more received a large launch this 12 months, which incorporates markets like India the place we additionally noticed the Pixel 7 sequence launch in 2022. The Pixel 8 sequence guarantees to make additional inroads into the world of AI on a smartphone that the entire world is now eager to expertise.
The Pixel 8 Pro is as soon as once more the spotlight of the lineup, not solely as a result of it packs one extra digicam on the again but in addition comes with premium options which Google believes makes it a cellphone value over Rs 1 lakh. Yes, there are some fascinating upgrades on provide, not no less than the brand new Tensor G3 chip which hopefully improves on the battery and thermal administration entrance. But as soon as once more it’s a matter of figuring out whether or not the brand new Pixels have sufficient within the tank to problem the premium friends.
Google Pixel 8 Pro, Starring AI Camera
Google had rather a lot to share in regards to the AI prowess of the Pixel 8 sequence cameras and the Pixel 8 Pro extends that functionality with the telephoto lens. AI mainly means you possibly can create visuals from nothing, one thing that the Magic Eraser does fairly properly. You even have the choice to edit audio from a video utilizing the AI tech offered by the Tensor G3 AI chip (extra on that later).
AI can also be supposed that can assist you ship longer battery life on the Pixel 8 Pro and different smartness important to make use of a smartphone. The AI digicam takes its time to course of these alterations however Google is extra eager to point out us its may on this course which might develop into sooner and simpler within the close to future.
Tensor G3 Chipset: Third Time Lucky?
Google determined to go in-home with its Tensor chips and reality be instructed the progress has been restricted. Last 12 months’s Tensor SoC was underwhelming in several methods so we have been hoping for a greater return with its successor. Tensor G3 is certainly much more dependable than the G2 however the benchmark wasn’t arduous to beat, nonetheless, whenever you examine it with the opposite SoCs from Qualcomm and even Apple’s A-series chip, the efficiency ranges really feel extra tuned to a semi-mid-vary cellphone than a flagship.
We seen the warmth ranges aren’t that regarding this time, which suggests the cores within the chipset are doing a greater job of managing the warmth. But it’s arduous to affiliate the Pixel 8 fashions with the G3 as an iPhone 15 Pro rival, no less than relating to efficiency which has been made apparent by numerous benchmark checks.
Effective Design Changes
Compared to the Pixel 7 sequence, the brand new Pixel telephones have some design adjustments that do assist with higher grip and dealing with.
The curves on the sides and the usage of matte ending on the again panel make the cellphone extra sturdy and likewise forestall it from simply catching smudges and likewise make it much less slippery than the Pixel 7 Pro. The total stability of the system can also be a lot better which is essential when you will have a big capability battery packed inside.
Actua-lly Good Display
Google identified that it’s utilizing a brand new Actua show panel on the Pixel 8 sequence and we should say the Pixel 8 Pro display is certainly flagship-grade. It goes as much as QHD+ decision with a 120Hz refresh price display which delivers easy and fluid touches and navigation is seamless as properly.
How Does Battery Fare?
Pixel 8 Pro does higher than the 7 Pro with its battery life and thanks largely to the brand new Tensor G3 managing warmth higher. Having mentioned that, the Pixel 8 Pro delivers a mean display-on-time of round 5 hours which is nowhere close to the opposite giants within the premium market.
Add to that, you don’t get quick-charging speeds which suggests the cellphone is plugged to the charger for an extended time than say the likes of the OnePlus 11 which helps over 80W charging velocity. The 8 Pro now helps 30W wired charging velocity, which is increased than the 27W velocity provided with the Pixel 7 Pro final 12 months.
What About Everything Else?
Pixel 8 Pro options 12GB RAM with the Tensor G3 chipset and also you get storage choices as much as 256GB in India this 12 months. The complete {hardware} package deal permits you to carry out many of the duties, together with gaming with out a lot fuss, nonetheless, the degrees aren’t akin to different flagship units as we talked about earlier.
It simply seems like Google remains to be taking part in meet up with the Tensor G3 particularly with the G2 pushing them two steps again from the competitors. The face ID feels extra dependable but it surely falters the second the sunshine is low close to you, one thing that doesn’t occur with Face ID on iPhones due to its devoted digicam sensors. The fingerprint sensor remains to be a combined bag and may want a number of makes an attempt to unlock.
Google additionally shocked every person by confirming that the Pixel 8 sequence will get 7 years of OS and safety updates. That means this Pixel cellphone will run for you until 2030 however right here’s the concern, will the Tensor chip maintain up until then and if that’s the case, how a lot can it deal with by way of the duties that proceed to be pushed at a cellphone.
All these items clearly say that the Pixel 8 Pro is a giant enchancment on the Pixel 7 Pro however the problem is to take a look at the competitors and that’s the place the brand new system lags on a number of fronts.