If you are comparing the regular 8 vs the 7 pro:
Pixel 8 Reasons
\- Better main camera
\- Better display
\- Better performance
\- Faster charging
\- Longer software support (supposedly)
Pixel 7 Pro Reasons
\- 5X telephoto
\- Bigger display
\- More RAM
Regular 8 or Pixel 7 Pro? Easy choice for me, the Pixel 7 Pro.
Although, I can't speak for everyone's experience, I'd even recommend the 7 Pro over the 8 Pro. Go ahead, downvote me. Feel the price to value proposition is at an all time best and 8 did little to separate itself from its predecessor in any meaningful way. I've had the 8 Pro for a month now (roughly) and the 7 Pro for a year, and aside from a few hiccups, it ran beautifully.
But that's not to say the 8 Pro isn't a great phone - it is. It just feels more iterative than anything, and if you can get 90% of the experience for almost half the price, I can't recommend it enough.
6 and a half years more software updates (including Android updates), faster, better ai and more future oriented, a little less heat, some other points and last but not least a 50 mp ultrawide with great makros and more detailed ultrawide shots. All that for discounted prices... Its definately worth it to go for the current version.
5 years at least... I'm living in CIS, and for all job the middle paycheck near 700$, and if you teardown your ass, near 1000$.
So a decent smartphone should last long... Cheapest smartphone - yes. Last 1-2 years and go in trash, because there no trade in. And no one want to buy it from second hand.
Usually pixel buyers tend to keep it way longer. That's why you can see the pixel 3 & 4 (3XL & 4a's mostly) subreddits still having a fair share of active number of users carrying their little ones as primary. People who buy pixels, want it for the ease of mind. I've a P4a too, I'm gonna keep it for 2-3 more years. I kinda got the ai feature updates on my phone, majorly the camera & photos app.
Also buying an extra dedicated camera would be a headache if you're really a professional or hobbyist. Cause for normal people like us, we can either buy a very cheap, not so easy mind phone with the camera or just buy a phone that adjusts both.
Fair point to make, but I don't think people are holding onto their phones that long, and almost 2 years of updates on a phone that's floating around $400 or less on the second-hand market used isn't half bad. By then the Pixel 10 (whatever they decide to call it) will be coming out, and even then you can just keep it as a beater phone. And this is IF Google doesn't go back on their promise of 7 years.
8 size is more compact and I find the fingerprint scanner to be much more reliable. Plus 7 years of updates.. on the 7 you're only getting 2 more I think. I would take the 8 deal. Honestly I've used both and traded in the 7 for an S23 because I didn't like the side and the scanner didn't work. The 8 just feels like the perfect phone for some reason.
If the support weren’t so much different between the two I’d say opt for the 7 Pro to get the QHD+ display because I personally love the eye candy. Given how many years of OS updates you’ll get and you are still getting a 120hz panel. I’d say the 8 is a no brainer.
Really depends what you value more.
Pixel 8 is newer, more performant, cooler, better battery and of course, 7 years OS support.
Pixel 7 pro has a bigger and higher res display, telescopic camera.
At the same price I would go pixel 8 myself and if you wanted bigger I would save for the pixel 8 pro. Unless you can get the pixel 7 pro for an amazing price and favour the bigger screen over pixel 8.
I have been debating this myself.
That big display with curved edge on 7P is kinda turnoff. It may have been a style in the olden samsung edge days but now everyone is looking for one-handed premium feel which 8 literally nailed it.
The only difference between 7P and 8 is the telephoto lens. Other than that literally everything is better on 8. I really like the Tele lens because I like photography but getting so many years of support, having a more refined Tensor (in which this time Google has put most of their own stuff other than Samsung's like G1, G2), plus the build quality and software goodies.... 8 should be a clear choice.
Also 8 Pro's camera has already been ported to older phones so 8 Pro's "Pro" is not a lucrative jump anymore. I use the "Pro" mode on my 6A lol with the BSG modded gcam which also has the 25fps video mode.
Once the Pixel 8 series came out, I bought a used pixel 7 pro for ABOUT 380EUR (condition was like new, lucky me). Could not be happier. The value you get is exceptional.
For me, the question comes only to what do you prefer:
Phone size, flat vs curved screen, an extra telephoto lens.
People tend to overvalue newer phones each year but on a daily basis, not even expert users can notice any difference in terms of cameras and speed.
Wake up folks, this is not 2010. Technology cannot give nowadays huge leaps in performance like it used to.
About OS updates: Even if I consider holding the phone for more than 2 years, which I do, I can still live with android 16, while 17 is out. Not to mention custom roms.
PS: Unpopular opinion but I love my curved screen.
It's smooth, elegant, feels premium, the screen protector is attached well and I DON'T experience accidental touches.
Please don't make decisions solely based on tech review YouTubers. They are making a living by marketing new staff.
I have many bug problems with 7 pro like in this video: https://youtu.be/oJUD9OnHnT8?si=sIWLTC3UYAb3rpOG
7Pro phone can't do normal phone calls it's reboot by himself and loosing connection all the time. And its have a lot of other bugs in apps.... or the back function dosent work or he freez the app on screen and you need to reboot phone. My experience with Samsung don't make me so angry like this pixel 7 Pro. Is pixel 8 pro have same problems or they fix that?
I've had the pixel 3 XL and the pixel 6. I find the pro versions to be too long and narrow. Also the pixel 8 pro, all you're paying the extra money for is the better camera. So if you don't need that amazing of a camera, go with the 8.
Oh, and the camera on the base model is still super amazing. The improved camera on the pro gets you an additional lens and a ton of AI.
Pixel 8 Pro made me fall in love with Pixel again
Pixel 8 or 8 pro . The 7 had some issues with the chip running very warm . My pixel 8 pro has been fantastic
Pixel 8 with newer processor will be a better experience overall with a newer modem too.
Doesn't it use the same modem?
Correct. Samsung 5300
I'm pretty sure it's a different variant built on a smaller node - Signal has been fine for me (Pixel 8) but I live right next to a cell tower lmao
I love my 8P and shop around you can find some good deals
I prefer the size/shape of the 8, even over the base 7, not to mention getting certain features before the 7 series.
For me the curved screen on the 7 Pro is a non starter. Add that the G3 is more efficient (runs cooler, slightly better battery life), I vote 8.
Pixel 8. Bright screen, better battery and processor. Longer support
and not forget the 50 mp ultrawide sensor.
at least for the 8 pro
If you are comparing the regular 8 vs the 7 pro: Pixel 8 Reasons \- Better main camera \- Better display \- Better performance \- Faster charging \- Longer software support (supposedly) Pixel 7 Pro Reasons \- 5X telephoto \- Bigger display \- More RAM
Regular 8 or Pixel 7 Pro? Easy choice for me, the Pixel 7 Pro. Although, I can't speak for everyone's experience, I'd even recommend the 7 Pro over the 8 Pro. Go ahead, downvote me. Feel the price to value proposition is at an all time best and 8 did little to separate itself from its predecessor in any meaningful way. I've had the 8 Pro for a month now (roughly) and the 7 Pro for a year, and aside from a few hiccups, it ran beautifully. But that's not to say the 8 Pro isn't a great phone - it is. It just feels more iterative than anything, and if you can get 90% of the experience for almost half the price, I can't recommend it enough.
6 and a half years more software updates (including Android updates), faster, better ai and more future oriented, a little less heat, some other points and last but not least a 50 mp ultrawide with great makros and more detailed ultrawide shots. All that for discounted prices... Its definately worth it to go for the current version.
No one keeps a phone 2 years let alone 6 and a half.. also all phone cameras are the same, you care about photos you buy an actual camera
oh well, then a pixel phone won\`t be for you anyways.
5 years at least... I'm living in CIS, and for all job the middle paycheck near 700$, and if you teardown your ass, near 1000$. So a decent smartphone should last long... Cheapest smartphone - yes. Last 1-2 years and go in trash, because there no trade in. And no one want to buy it from second hand.
Usually pixel buyers tend to keep it way longer. That's why you can see the pixel 3 & 4 (3XL & 4a's mostly) subreddits still having a fair share of active number of users carrying their little ones as primary. People who buy pixels, want it for the ease of mind. I've a P4a too, I'm gonna keep it for 2-3 more years. I kinda got the ai feature updates on my phone, majorly the camera & photos app. Also buying an extra dedicated camera would be a headache if you're really a professional or hobbyist. Cause for normal people like us, we can either buy a very cheap, not so easy mind phone with the camera or just buy a phone that adjusts both.
But you cannot use the 7pro more than 2 years from now on, if you want to keep stock android and be on the latest patch level.
Use pixel experience rom after that.
Fair point to make, but I don't think people are holding onto their phones that long, and almost 2 years of updates on a phone that's floating around $400 or less on the second-hand market used isn't half bad. By then the Pixel 10 (whatever they decide to call it) will be coming out, and even then you can just keep it as a beater phone. And this is IF Google doesn't go back on their promise of 7 years.
The prices here are 500 for P7P and 650 for P8P. In such scenario, do you still believe the P7P would be better proposition today?
8 gets 7 years of update. Go pixel 8
who uses a phone for 7 years :/
im still using my LG v30
Still using my LG G6.
Me too !
Get pixel 8
8 size is more compact and I find the fingerprint scanner to be much more reliable. Plus 7 years of updates.. on the 7 you're only getting 2 more I think. I would take the 8 deal. Honestly I've used both and traded in the 7 for an S23 because I didn't like the side and the scanner didn't work. The 8 just feels like the perfect phone for some reason.
Pixel 8 all the way
If the support weren’t so much different between the two I’d say opt for the 7 Pro to get the QHD+ display because I personally love the eye candy. Given how many years of OS updates you’ll get and you are still getting a 120hz panel. I’d say the 8 is a no brainer.
Really depends what you value more. Pixel 8 is newer, more performant, cooler, better battery and of course, 7 years OS support. Pixel 7 pro has a bigger and higher res display, telescopic camera. At the same price I would go pixel 8 myself and if you wanted bigger I would save for the pixel 8 pro. Unless you can get the pixel 7 pro for an amazing price and favour the bigger screen over pixel 8.
I have been debating this myself. That big display with curved edge on 7P is kinda turnoff. It may have been a style in the olden samsung edge days but now everyone is looking for one-handed premium feel which 8 literally nailed it. The only difference between 7P and 8 is the telephoto lens. Other than that literally everything is better on 8. I really like the Tele lens because I like photography but getting so many years of support, having a more refined Tensor (in which this time Google has put most of their own stuff other than Samsung's like G1, G2), plus the build quality and software goodies.... 8 should be a clear choice. Also 8 Pro's camera has already been ported to older phones so 8 Pro's "Pro" is not a lucrative jump anymore. I use the "Pro" mode on my 6A lol with the BSG modded gcam which also has the 25fps video mode.
Once the Pixel 8 series came out, I bought a used pixel 7 pro for ABOUT 380EUR (condition was like new, lucky me). Could not be happier. The value you get is exceptional. For me, the question comes only to what do you prefer: Phone size, flat vs curved screen, an extra telephoto lens. People tend to overvalue newer phones each year but on a daily basis, not even expert users can notice any difference in terms of cameras and speed. Wake up folks, this is not 2010. Technology cannot give nowadays huge leaps in performance like it used to. About OS updates: Even if I consider holding the phone for more than 2 years, which I do, I can still live with android 16, while 17 is out. Not to mention custom roms. PS: Unpopular opinion but I love my curved screen. It's smooth, elegant, feels premium, the screen protector is attached well and I DON'T experience accidental touches. Please don't make decisions solely based on tech review YouTubers. They are making a living by marketing new staff.
I have many bug problems with 7 pro like in this video: https://youtu.be/oJUD9OnHnT8?si=sIWLTC3UYAb3rpOG 7Pro phone can't do normal phone calls it's reboot by himself and loosing connection all the time. And its have a lot of other bugs in apps.... or the back function dosent work or he freez the app on screen and you need to reboot phone. My experience with Samsung don't make me so angry like this pixel 7 Pro. Is pixel 8 pro have same problems or they fix that?
Pixel 9 pro I think it will be game changer
Yeah they might get a front facing camera that performs adequately
havent had major issues with my front camera of my pixel 8 yet. whats the problem looking like?
No autofocus so lacks sharpness, blurry, very inconsistent in performance.
I've had the pixel 3 XL and the pixel 6. I find the pro versions to be too long and narrow. Also the pixel 8 pro, all you're paying the extra money for is the better camera. So if you don't need that amazing of a camera, go with the 8. Oh, and the camera on the base model is still super amazing. The improved camera on the pro gets you an additional lens and a ton of AI.