
Pixel 8
GoogleReleased Oct 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 2026
Compact smartphone with 7 years OS support, 4+ hours screen-on battery, and excellent build quality with good sound. The Google Pixel 8 scores 83/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Cnet, Droid-life, and Dxomark.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
Pros
- 7 years OS support(2)
- Compact(2)
Cons
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4 Expert Reviews
The Pixel 8 offers similar performance and functionality as the larger Pixel 8 Pro, but costs $300 less, making it the midrange Android phone to beat.
The Google Pixel 8 is unlike any other phone you can buy today.
The Pixel 8 offers a great compact experience with excellent display, battery life, and AI features, but its intentionally limited camera and high price make it hard to recommend over the Pro model.
The Google Pixel 8 offers excellent video and camera performance that matches some current flagships, with very good screen readability and outstanding color rendering.


