Weekly poll: can the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro finally get you to switch to Team Google?

08 October 2023
7 years of software support, much improved chipset, upgrades to the display, cameras and battery - what's not to love about the new Pixels?

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Zipzap, 08 Oct 2023Can I ask you why would you want 3 identical phones just fo... moreMy love for good cost effective tech transcends logic.

    Rly, 08 Oct 2023True and agree, but it's enough for most users. But w... moreYea, that's totally fair. Cheers mate.

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      • Anonymous
      • X@K
      • 08 Oct 2023

      i really want to get a pixel but the lackluster performance compared to sd chips is why i cannot

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        • Anonymous
        • pWD
        • 08 Oct 2023

        IpsDisplay, 08 Oct 2023The PS5 is listed to be available all over the world Yet... moreHuh, I see plenty of PS5's regularly in stores I visit, available for everyone to buy. They shouldn't be a rare sight anymore. Where are they so scarce?

          dbjungle, 08 Oct 2023This is categorically false. It has already been reported ... moreThe PS5 IS available many places too.. still hard to get one in practice

            AnonD-512010, 08 Oct 2023Pixel 8 Pro is available in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Ca... moreThe PS5 is listed to be available all over the world

            Yet still it's availability sucks

            So what your saying sounds great on paper.. execution of availability is something else entirely

            And honestly it just pretty much is only available in America

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              • Pixel
              • 33I
              • 08 Oct 2023

              Too expensive those Samsung s10 part 4

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                • Anonymous
                • HF7
                • 08 Oct 2023

                Just Just Just Apple❤️

                  Waiting for 65W pixel maybe 12 pro🔋

                  They'll get there it's inevitable now they're on 30W 😄

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 0BG
                    • 08 Oct 2023

                    Anonymous, 08 Oct 2023The problem is that we’re tired to see the overused "n... moreIt's a poll. That's what we're supposed to write - the reason why we wouldn't buy it. You may be tired of reading this, but we're more tired of your blind justification for lack of it.

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                      • No Regrets
                      • 39y
                      • 08 Oct 2023

                      ashrobb, 08 Oct 2023I am actually interested this time, waiting to see reviews ... moreMy previous post typos included same sentiments.

                      Samsung contractor delivered what Google client requests (Google taking Soc in house for Tensor G4 good thing bad thing we will see)

                      For me I really don't understand why Google
                      with thus 1+4+4 architecture wanted ALL cortices underclocked

                      The result is benchmarks above Snapdragon 8 gen 1 and less than Snapdragon 8 gen 2

                      This is just me thinking outside the box.

                      A theoretical better design would have been 1+2+3+3 than the present.
                      G4 won't repeat G3 architecture of 1+4+4 imo

                      The Pixel Fold launched at Z Fold 4 flagship price,
                      I don't think Google can command the same for the Pixel Fold 2 in 2024 once bitten.

                      On Pixels not being available in some countries I am intrigued and will monitor

                      The vast majority are not aware of G3 mediocre SoC performance, despite the phones hype

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 7k4
                        • 08 Oct 2023

                        S23 is cheaper at Google launch and S23 is better even after 6 months. It will always be like that, so they should price lower than S23 at current market, else it's difficult.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • JQ1
                          • 08 Oct 2023

                          Crackling Doom, 08 Oct 2023There are still phones with a headphone jack available. ... moreThe problem is that we’re tired to see the overused "no headphone jack no buy" in every single phone review or comment

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                            • Manju Kiran
                            • 7tZ
                            • 08 Oct 2023

                            Will only switch to the next pixel device once they change over to the tsmc chips ditching the Exynos in 2025. Also it's time to take Indian consumers seriously and price it accordingly considering the huge price gap compared to international market.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • AAX
                              • 08 Oct 2023

                              I bought the 7 for the extraordinary security the Titan chip has to offer. However, the heat generated under heavy use of the pixel 7 made me realize avoiding exynos is a must. Since the Tensor G3 is still going to be made by Samsung, hard pass.

                                mooox, 08 Oct 2023For every issue "resolved" on a Pixel phone, ther... moreI was talking about the iphone 15 pro ; not the pixel...

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 0BG
                                  • 08 Oct 2023

                                  Nah, i don't pay so much for any phone, but if i did, i'd buy an Asus Rog - 3.5mm jack, best speakers and best battery.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • JyA
                                    • 08 Oct 2023

                                    Hex25, 08 Oct 2023I think it's better to release this poll after the bat... moreI answered this question already about thermals and performance. But never mind I'll do it again.

                                    Tensor G3 is about 30% better then Tensor G2 in raw performance. Compared to Qualcomm Tensor G3 is between Snapdragon 8 plus gen 1 and 8 gen 2 performance. Compared to Mediatek it's around same performance as Dimensity 9200. Efficiency is also improved over Tensor G2. And the last most important thing of all is that Tensor G3 is very good and runs a few Celsius degrees cooler that G2 compared side by side.

                                    Also check these Geekbench 6 results and compare them to any device that you want. Have a nice day. 👍

                                    https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/2943537

                                    https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/2944355

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Tqc
                                      • 08 Oct 2023

                                      A few years ago, I actually considered switching to a Pixel. But not anymore, Google’s obsession with AI feels more and more dystopian each year.

                                      I don’t want a phone that frankensteins photos of my friends and family into a “photo” that never happened. Or record something personal and have it automatically “enhanced” in Google’s servers and used to train other AI without my consent.

                                      We’re already living in the dark future envisioned decades ago and we refuse to admit it for the sake of novelty and slight convenience…

                                        Not enough to sway me from the S23 Ultra. I was VERY tempted but Samsung has the edge in the Premium phone market. The biggest issue, and this is a mixed bag depending on the user, is the optical fingerprint sensor. I've tried 6 and 7 Pro and it is horribly inaccurate and unresponsive to me. Outside of that simple things like tap to sleep, app drawer folders, and some other small software tweaks without having to get custom launchers I prefer on Samsung. The Samsung bloatware isn't an issue for me one I uninstall or disable the ones I don't like.

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