Pixel 8 review: Google’s smaller, longer-lasting Android
by Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#6FZ8D)
Plenty of power, camera and fancy AI features packed into a smaller frame that is cheaper than rivals
Google's standard Pixel 8 gets a little smaller, faster and smarter, while lasting longer than the competition with seven years of updates.
The new Android costs 699 (799/$699/A$1,199) - a 100 increase on last year's model - but still undercuts the competition from Samsung and Apple, which cost about 800.
Screen: 6.2in 120Hz FHD+ OLED (428ppi)
Processor: Google Tensor G3
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128 or 256GB
Operating system: Android 14
Camera: 50MP + 12MP ultrawide, 10.5MP selfie
Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, wifi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3 and GNSS
Water resistance: IP68 (1.5m for 30 minutes)
Dimensions: 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm
Weight: 187g
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