Google Pixel 8 Pro review

26 October 2023


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  • gDf
  • 26 Oct 2023

"The lens is different though - while the old one had an equivalent focal length of 120mm, the new one stands at around 113mm. "
Google's specs are slightly misleading. The exif data states a different equivalent focal length. So I think the best thing here is to state the focal lengths: 18mm (8 Pro) vs 19mm (7 Pro) or calculate the equivalent focal lengths: 110.4mm and 116.5mm

This means that the 8 Pro actually has fewer effective megapixels at 240mm (10x) than the 7 Pro. But due to the larger effective lens diameter of the 8 Pro (6.4mm vs 5.4mm), there is less diffraction and this compensates for the lower megapixel count. I compared the periscope camera of my 7 Pro with the 8 Pro in a store at 360mm (15x) + short Night Sight mode and the image quality was nearly identical (though the 8 Pro didn't have the latest camera app version). The image stabilization of the 8 Pro even seemed to be worse, which caused a shorter exposure time. But I tested multiple 7 Pros when I bought the 7 Pro and the image quality and image stabilization of the 7 Pro periscope camera varies.

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    • Anonymous
    • mEb
    • 26 Oct 2023

    Pixel 8 Pro turned out to be an worse incremental update than samsung S23 ultra and others. Maybe i'll just go with Nothing phone 2 or Honor Magic 5 Pro the next time it's on sale or s23+. H€ll even the Sony Xperia 5 IV would do but then again the update schedule on them are bit iffy and i'm looking for a phone to wield for the next 3+ years.

      Why no video comparison tool for pixel 8 pro? please do update your video tool comparison to include 8 pro video. been waiting for this..

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