I know I've kept you waiting a long time for this (sorry!) We've spent a lot of time recently going back through all our processes, and improving each part of them. It's taken time, but you're gonna start to see: More thorough testing, editing that's less distracting and overly busy, more accurate colour grading, better quality audio across all videos etc etc etc - more to come 👀

I actually liked the "visor" on a Pixel, it gives the phone its own identity, and it makes it more recognizable. Everyone around you can tell that you're using a Pixel just by looking at the visor

Google's call monitoring is way underrated for spam callers! The integration of everything on the pixel from your bills to your calendar are awesome in the way they remind you and keep you on top of things

Allright! Three months are over, a big update is on the way. I am looking forward to seeing your take on it.

The production value of this channel is light-years ahead of where it used to be. Not everyone may notice these subtle details, but those who do will absolutely love them. Shout-out to Arun and the team!!

I would like to say thank you Arrun and to your team for telling us not just about the older tech but the newer tech as well the attention to detail is amazing thank you to all who made these videos possible

You’re consistently my favorite reviewer. Fun and more in depth than others but no drag. Thanks!

Excellent review. I appreciate the content here. Has helped me decide greatly.

Arun for iPhones: It's not a bug, it's a feature! Arun for any other phone: Problems!

its nice to have one video detailed video rather than many short clips that miss out on details. this new style of review is great! it is always good to cover the problems as well... satisfying rewiew

Thank you for the highly detailed review which I haven't saw anywhere else ..

Most in depth and relevant review out there!.. Thank you

This is the best review of the pixel 8/ pro I’ve seen so far. He went in depth on every aspect of the phone instead of just going through the features like a Google presentation.

Great Content Arun! Been a follower since your early videos your team and you as a person and creator have grown so much now I show your videos to my kids 😂. Keep up the good work, really waiting for a One UI 6 review!

You absolutely make complicated tech information and details so easily consumable... I love your content!

I switched to 8 Pro from 4a 5G and it's a day and night difference. I really enjoy 8 Pro and all it's features Surprisingly, I found myself spending a lot of time generating AI wallpapers, specifically in "Painting" and "Textures" sections. First, I thought it was just a gimmick, but actually they look dope! 5x telephoto lens is very good. I compared it to my wife's 14 Pro and Pixels zoom is noticeably better, both in daytime and in night . I also used "Best take" feature for couple of my photos and it actually works well! I agree though that switching between lenses while shooting video is poor. That's my only complaint so far. Upd: since Google released Video boost feature I use it frequently. It really boosts the video when shot indoors in the dim lightning or at night. Basically, when the environment is challenging, Video boost is definitely a great option. I don't really care it has to be sent to Google's servers, although some people make a big deal out of it and want it to be processed locally on the phone.

I'm glad you pointed out the occasional instability of your experience with the P8/P8 Pro. I figured my P7 Pro would have the issues from the P6 series ironed out, but it's been less stable than I was hoping for. Defo overhyped myself a bit, but I'm glad to see I'm not crazy, seeing similar issues are happening on P8.

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This review really covers everything. Thank you

Reviews like this that go into such great details of almost every aspect of a new piece of tech out there are why I love watching Arun's videos. Good work, Arun! Keep it up.

You are the most detailed tech reviewer on yt. I love how you can notice every small detail that a consumer needs to know. You're the best! Keep it up.

Always love your vids Arun! Thanks for always just laying out the facts for us!

Bro how do you get your head round all this tech lol, you're gifted. Thanks for this info.

wow, now that was a great review, wish you did other items, very in depth review without being complicated or boring , maybe you should do tutorials on how to do reviews , im not a very patient man but i watched the whole thing before i noticed i watched the whole thing lol.

It's been a blast getting to watch your channel evolve over time and I sincerely thank you for your very in-depth videos over the years and how much more in depth they are getting.

Excellent video and definitely worth the wait! I feel like this can be used as a benchmark for not just this channel, but all tech reviews in general.

Would so badly love to see a video about sony xperia 1 V and 5 V like this one. So far it helped me to make a decision of going Pixel again or not! Good Work =)

Great video glad to hear someone criticise where its due rather than just blowing smoke up phone manufactureres backsides to keep the gravy train running

The effort and consistency that this dude is putting in videos is so good that its 11 pm here and im up watching this guy's video that just released. Keep it up😊

The most issues I've ever had with my pixel 6 and 7 was it got a little warm and that's it . Software updates fixes most issues

Good video, i think its the first review of the phone i saw that is better than what MKBHD did. Thanks!

Nice presentation my friend. I always need some help and guidance.. good job 👍🏻

Great review with a lot of important details and nuances which other reviewers often miss 👍

Never knew that these magical AI features on the Pixel are such a hassle to use until your review. As software based problems, I believe Google could easily solve each and every downsides you mentioned, and the Pixel 8 Pro remains one of the best phones to get in 2023.

I got it a week ago and every single thing you mentioned is exactly what's bothering me and your review is very well thought out and explained. Thank you

Excellent objective review, you’re fair & discuss pros & cons. Strong work Mr. WTB.

Easily the best review of a Pixel 8 I've seen so far. Props for talking about daily driving experience and objective downsides of the phone.

The fact that this video carries every important detail for prospective buyers and enthusiasts is really amazing. Super excited for more educative contents coming soon to this channel🔥

Great review Thanks you made me want too grab 1 I get it Next week

As a Pixel user - totally agree with everything mentioned. My question is, if I am looking for a new phone, which one to go for? I love the Pixel´s camera and it is important to me but the constant sw irresponsiveness and NFC issues are just too painful. But in my opinion Iphone or Samsung are just quite behind with the camera quality? Any other tip for more reliable phone with high quality camera?

Love how he just didn't rush to the review day and missed many important things like some other big youtubers but took his time and covered possibly everything, love you Arun ❤

I got the pixel 8 pro last Thursday, I had the Pixel 6 pro before. Battery, "smart features", smoothness and the camera got a lot better. But this stutter in the camera is freaking me out as well. I never really had a problem with heat -unlike the pixel 6- even though I'm a pretty heavy user too because of my job. Signal was always great so far (T-Mobile/Germany). I don't regret going for a pixel phone again.

Lol that's my song 🤣💀 I just recently came across your channel today and I found it quite funny the song Roxanne is the song on the pixel. I love pixel phones !! I better finish watching so I can see what you think.

Very good reverie review. Thanks mate

This is easily one of the best most in depth reviews. Some of the stuff you mentioned I didn't even know about and didn't hear any other prominent tech youtubers talk about.

Great vid! A lot of the issues are absolutely fair and rather objective. But, ima go on a limb and say it may be overly critical (?). Having used the P8Pro now since launch (coming from a OnePlus 7 Pro), this has been absolutely amazing and I haven't experienced any crazy heating or bugs (yet lol). That said, our use cases are very different, you're reviewing it and putting it through its paces as an enthusiast device (as you should) while I'm just a schmuck with a phone diddling around haha. I think the performance is honestly fine for your average joe out there just scrolling around. All in all, as a user of the phone I can highly recommend it to the average user that wants a more high end device. For pro-sumers/enthusiasts that want to squeeze everything from your phone, maybe look elsewhere for now. Edit: wow, this the most interaction I've ever gotten from a comment lolol 🤣

That sassy walk when testing noise isolation was quite hilarious.😆

So helpful! Thank you

That's an amazing constructive criticism Arun, Bravo 👏👏 as a pixel user I agree with all of these. You actually helped google to find out where they have to improve. If they do so, pixels are gonna be unbeatable

To think that Arun took time to find possible faults and still the phone blew it away shows how good the pixel this year is

You said some real things in this video, really glad to here some backs in Google pixels

So the subtle haptic feedback when swiping left to go back is actually a new feature in Android 14, called Predictive back. Essentially showing user where he'll be taken to before you complete the swipe. Crazy thing is it took Google 1 year to complete testing and releasing it in Android 14.

I have just upgraded from the Google Pixel 6 to the Pixel 8 Pro and I’ve been so happy it a huge leap forward for me.

I used to hate the visor camera hump too but I have since liked it when I bought a Pixel 7 Pro and still loving it in my Pixel 8 Pro

I wish the Tensor was more on par with the 8G2 in terms of efficiency and performance. Other than that, I wish Pixels could have things like Good Lock customization and similar. If those were both implemented somehow, these would practically perfect for me. The only thing that might make it better is if it was a Flip without sacrificing any specs/capabilities.

Quite a thorough review that touches upon points other reviewers tend to gloss over or ignore. I never thought I'd see any reviewer deep dive into the limitations of Pixel cameras given how universally lauded they are. Helpful!

Love your videos, you helped me understand phones alot better and I myself started doing IT courses in school. Now all my friends and family come to me when they want to know something about their phone or what phone they need to buy when they upgrade.

When it comes to tech, I'm very picky, I went from Nexus 6 to Pixel 2XL. Least year I wanted to upgrade to Pixel 7 Pro, seemed fair, but now after watching this review I should finally let go of the 2XL and get the 8 Pro. The only thing that the 8, 7, 6... are missing it's the back fingerprint reader.

much appreciated review! I can tell that you spent proper time and this is a proper review. I was thinking of switching to Pixel from iPhone this year, because the Demo's looked good and other reviewers said its good. You can tell other reviewers spent just a few days with the phone and then immediately jumped to release the video. Your review was done properly with real details which tells the consumer what to expect if they buy. I'll stick to iPhone, thanks :)

He puts all the hard work into his videos to make it stand out from the crowd. Thank you Arun!

Hats off to you Arun, What a great review. Where all other videos from different youtubers look just like the copy paste but your detailed review shows how truthful and passionate you are to your job. This is definitely one of The Best phone reviews I have ever seen. Looking forward for more such great content. You are the only one who “Pix all” the points to discuss about the device 😂👍🏼

RE: Pixel 8/pro update? Will you be doing the update that was indicated? I really enjoyed and found great insight from your initial review. I'm now trying to decide between the A54 vs the Pixel 8. Thanks for what you do.

Nice video! BTW, when will we get the updated version of the pixel 8´s review?

Hi it it amazing how he can give such a good discussion about a charger or something keep up the good work Arun 🎉(and the team)

Great vid, it has been 3 months since you made it, any updates on the issues that concerned you most?

Temperature sensor's best use-case is processing lighting of any capture according to the outside temperature.

Your videos are unbelievable. The editing and the writing is very impressive. I can only imagine how much work goes into it behind the scenes. Great stuff..

Fantastic review, Arun! First Pixel 8/8 Pro review that hasn't gushed about everything and had nothing bad to say about it. I had a severe case of FOMO and was considering buying at launch ($1600 for the 8 here in NZ), but I think I will wait. The photo/video features that need that permanent connection aren't going to be overly useful to me. I don't use data when I am out and about, the 4/5g is spotty, and I tend to turn all connections off when I'm not using them to save battery, get some peace etc. The other thing about the new picture and video features having to be used while online or uploaded is privacy. I'm not sure about the pictures, but you said the videos need to be uploaded, Google will improve them, then send you back an improved version. Copyright, privacy and data leaks become concerns as soon as you upload something to anything online. And what is Google doing with your data? You can never be 100% sure. With new technology comes new concerns and it feels like we're putting our trust in companies that are there to make money as a priority, not protect the consumer.

Great video as ever. Pixel 8 looks compelling especially at the price point, my only worry is the battery life.

Truly helped me make a decision. Thank you!

I like how this video has been up for 2 minutes now and people are already complementing this video, that's how good ur videos are :)

Great video! Would love to see a follow up video after the updates. And is the heating problem a minor issue or is it unbearably hot like the P6?

Ok the limitation on slow motion makes sense because slowmo when done right is a pretty hardware dependent feature, there might only be one camera that does the fps that you want

I'm still gonna be using my pixel 7 pro, but I love these kinds of videos, and the pixel 8 seems awesome

I've just upgraded to a Pixel 8 Pro from a Pixel 6 Pro. I've not yet found any issues with lag or overheating and find the phone blisteringly fast. The cameras are very very good ... especially the zoom. Battery life is fine and the Google version of Android is unfussy: I love it. Your review was very comprehensive and I appreciate it, especially your comments that features are not always available in the UK which has always annoyed me. My only comment is that you are concentrating on the AI features of photography. Personally I only use these occasionally, for instance to change a grey leaden sky to something more attractive, and for this the magic editor performs just fine. For people that wish to fundamentally change the image on a phone, these features are available but a little rough: this doesn't personally affect me, although the features are there if I really needed them. Lets see what the updates bring: the Pixel 6 Pro was pretty awful at the time of release consistently dropping WiFi .. very annoying ... I haven't found anything like this with the 8. However, I think this phone has the potential to be something remarkable and I'm happy to go along for the ride!

Great review! I am syill using pixel 6 pro, and I feel that they deliver on their promises for updates. This makes me hold on to my 6 pro for one more year and hope that pixel 9 pro will be my next phone for years to come. Pixel 8 pro doesn't feel like a big enough upgrade just yet.

Id rather have a headphone jack then a temp sensor.

great review, mkbhd should take notes

You've hit hard on the gripes I have with the Pixel series. A definitive Pixel review, for which I'd like you to follow up with a second review after the December updates. Because then we'll actually see how much Google delivered compared to the launch presentation.

Thanks for the review arun! Ive got a Pixel 6 and its performance is great for its price! I think its also software based that the phone is glitching out and having problems when overheating. BTW, the camera "visor" on the back is a "think-out-the-box" from google. I really love this design - whenever i do my schoolwork, 95% of the time, i have some folder laying around nearby and its just perfect to make a stand out of it. The phone keeps itself from not falling thanks to the clever back design!

Nice video. I just got a pixel 8 and i love it. I love the small size. It does everything any other "smart" phone does like get on the internet and make calls and texts. It takes great pics. I like the true to life colors. The oversaturation of some phone pics doesn't look natural. I don't edit my pics much if ever. All the differences in camera comparisons I've seen are so minor I don't know how anyone would get hung up on them. For a mid priced phone and for someone who doesn't spend much time on their phone this one is great.

i really really really love the lockscreen. the time design is cool.

I’ve been waiting a long time for this video and I’ve already bought the phone and I don’t have a lot of the gripes that you have with this phone at the moment. It has definitely stepped up in terms of thermals compared to the seven Pro, and it feels more fluid compared to the seven pro. With that said, I do know that the phone will have its drawbacks in the future and I do hope that the updates that we are looking for it does get implemented but I love these cameras I love this software I love this phone.

The animations on the Pixels are so fluid, they might just be enough to make me forget all the other imperfections and switch to it

Got the One UI 6 update today on my S21 FE 5G and those software details and smooth animations are present in that update and also has better security.

A few of the features mentioned here were introduced to my friend's Pixel a few weeks ago in the Android 14 update. The only problem he faced was the Android Intelligence constantly showing an error, before realising that it had to be updated separately, too. One downside is that now it consumes a very significant amount of storage available on the phone, and you cannot even delete it, or the user experience will be downgraded, as assumed for now.

Waited a long time for this! But as always hopeful that it will be worth to watch and based on practical benchmarks not the synthetic ones

This review was BY FAR among the most exhaustive reviews, about really important things tech reviewers must talk about, that I have ever seen. With Pixels especially, it is crucial to say - let’s reserve judgment for 3 months. And yes, it may prove to be the smartest phone ever. Or not (remember the 6?) You are the first tech reviewer to say the obvious. Well done! 👏

I've just started watching your video and they r so clear and precise it's helped me alot to choose the mobile phone I want. I'm going for the Google pixel 7 pro or should I go for the 8 pro

I love the visor reminds me of my favorite Google Nexus 6P, I believe had memorable visor as well. That was a selling feature for me.

Guys why is his last photo like that 10:15

Thank you for getting more in depth with the software, its little animations and details; it's what I enjoy the most of using phones- a ui that feels organic and material (the bulletproof smoothness and animations is what will probably keep me in iOS forever) and without videos like yours I probably would never get to see the stuff Android is doing. Great review overall!

Before having watched any videos like yours I ordered the Google Pixel 8 pro because of things like best take and photo unblur. It should arrive tomorrow. I hope Google has someone whose job is to watch videos like this so that they can get started on fixing the issues you and others have stated.

I had this feeling when I got the pixel 6 that I should of waited, the same feeling when I got the pixel 7 , I'm not tempted to purchase the 8 . also battery life out of the box is woeful.after an update or 2 and it seems better.but why have to wait for better battery life,? At the moment I'm sticking with my pixel 7 and I'll see what they bring out next autumn. Thank you for an honest review.

Eres genial en tu trabajo es muy exhaustivo y preciso, admiro tu trabajo pero creo que también detrás de ti hay un gran equipo profesional, tengo un pixel 6 en este momento y la experiencia del software y cámaras son la clave de todo, saludos desde México

11:46 A pan… really? 😂

Needs to do another video on the Pixel 8 Pro's video boost feature. It's unbelievable, especially when videoing concerts ..

I cannot believe that a youtuber as big as you went to my country that's crazy❤🇸🇳

20:19 Whoever's doing these focus changes is a camera god

This is the best Pixel review I've watched until now. I love how honest and genuine you are on your videos Arun, the writing and editing are S-tier, I can't even image the amount of work that goes into making these videos. Congrats to you and the rest of the team, constantly improving!