Pixel 8 Pro Ongoing Review: Google Plans Fix to Address Camera Issues
Summary
Putting aside the camera problems Ive experienced, the Pixel 8 Pro has plenty going for it, from its solid gaming performance, its decent battery life and its slick Android 14 interface. Its not a big design departure from last years model, but that rear glass panel is now frosted rather than glossy, which gives it a softer feel to hold while making it a little less prone to fingerprints. Longer security support times are a huge way of reducing the environmental impact of phones, as the hardware on older models is often still working fine, but its simply not safe to keep using devices with outdated software. Google has woven in AI features elsewhere into the phone, including call screening, the ability to summarize articles in web pages (both of which are exclusive to the US at launch) and better speech-to-text and translation tools. Just avoid spending hours streaming video or playing demanding games if you want to have juice left to call a cab home after your night on the town.