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Google Pixel 8

Name: Google Pixel 8
Brand: Google

The Pixel 8 is Google’s 2023 6.2-inch base phone. It comes with the Tensor G3 processor, a 120 Hz Actua OLED display, a 50 MP main and an autofocusing 12 MP ultrawide camera, 8 GB of RAM and a seven-year software update commitment. It has no telephoto camera.

Pixel 8 (2023); 128 and 256 GB; Obsidian, Hazel and Rose. The Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a are separate models.

Google Pixel 8 — Google’s Pixel 8 image in Obsidian, front and back view. — Google’s Pixel 8 image in Obsidian, front and back view.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED; 1080 × 2400, 428 ppi; 20:9; Smooth Display 60–120 Hz; always-on display Google quotes 1400 nits for HDR and 2000 nits peak; contrast above 1,000,000:1. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the 6.2-inch rectangle.
Body and durability	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frame; IP68 IP68 (IEC 60529) applies when the device leaves the factory; Google notes the phone is not waterproof or dustproof and resistance is not permanent. The aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled.
Processor and security	Google Tensor G3; Titan M2 security chip Google provides seven years of Android OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from when the device first became available on the US Google Store.
Memory and storage	8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 3.1 Storage options vary by region and channel; there is no memory card slot.
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.31-inch sensor, 82°, optical + electronic stabilisation); 12 MP ultrawide with autofocus (ƒ/2.2, 125.8°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is software-based. Autofocus on the ultrawide enables Macro Focus shots.
Video	4K at 24/30/60 fps on rear and front cameras; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264) Editing features such as Audio Magic Eraser require the Google Photos app.
Front camera and unlocking	10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera (ƒ/2.2, fixed focus, 95°); under-display fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock
Battery and charging	Minimum 4485 mAh (typical 4575 mAh); beyond 24 hours, up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; up to 27 W wired and 18 W wireless charging; Battery Share 27 W is measured with the Google 30 W USB-C Charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS) and gives about 50% in 30 minutes; the adapter is sold separately. 18 W wireless needs the Pixel Stand (2nd gen); Qi EPP chargers give up to 12 W.
Wireless	Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5/6 GHz; US, Canada, UK, EU and Australia); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS It is listed as Wi‑Fi 6E in Japan and Wi‑Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. The model for Europe and other markets is GPJ41.
SIM	Dual SIM (single nano-SIM + eSIM) eSIM depends on the carrier and country.
Port and audio	USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers; three microphones The USB-C cable in the box is USB 2.0.
Sensors	Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
Size and weight	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm; 187 g

From the manufacturer

Google introduced the Pixel 8 with AI-powered camera and editing features driven by Tensor G3 and seven years of update support. Google Pixel Help

Strengths and limitations

In TechRadar’s testing the rounded body and 20:9 ratio made the Pixel 8 comfortable in the hand and easy to pocket; the under-display fingerprint sensor was consistent but could be a little faster. The 50 MP main camera and the autofocusing ultrawide were found versatile despite no telephoto, with AI tools such as Best Take and Audio Magic Eraser standing out. Battery life lasted all day. Minimal camera changes over the Pixel 7 and the lack of the Pro model’s temperature sensor counted against it.
TechRadar, Alex Walker-Todd (October 2023, updated April 2024); single test unit.
TechRadar: Google Pixel 8 review

Owner experiences and issues

Buyers mostly praise easy setup and data transfer from an old phone, software features such as call screening and performance for the price; one found the phone slippery and recommended a grippy case. Most negative reviews relate to refurbishment condition: scratched or marked screens, a dirty or loose charging port, sticky volume buttons and no charger in the box. A few users reported green or pink lines and flicker on the screen within a short time; these reviews come from refurbished units and do not indicate a failure rate.
The 50 reviews on new, open-box and refurbished Pixel 8 listings on Best Buy Canada (seven listings); most are marketplace-seller purchases without a verification label. Empty reviews and those only about seller service were not counted.
Best Buy Canada: Google Pixel 8 reviews

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