The gating of a lot of the software features and UWB are really disappointing in the non-pro 8. I’d love a smaller phone, but they really do push you to the big one if you plan on keeping it for any length of time.
Even the pre-order bonuses are only for the larger phone.
Need more places calling them out on this.
If you preorder the smaller 8 you get pixel buds pro for free.
“small”
I really don’t get why the Pixel lineup always gets this weird… hostility directed at it every release cycle. It’s like the Pixel line is always given an extra level of scrutiny, that makers like Samsung, OnePlus, or even Apple don’t get. There are reasons to give it scrutiny, especially on the software side, but some of the things thrown at the Pixel line (especially since the 6) just sometimes seems… petty. I’m not saying it’s without fault, I’m a Pixel 6 Pro owner after all and can definitely offer some criticisms. But a lot of the criticisms about the design of the models always seems like nitpicking, yet it becomes a big to do.
I just don’t get it, is it just the Google name that brings about higher expectations?
So, the both have almost identical hardware? Same photo sensor? Great, anyone running graphene can get the cheaper one knowing they are not missing out on anything.
To be fair, the secondary sensors are not the same, only the main sensor.
Specifically, the 8 pro has a 5x telephoto 48mp sensor that the base model lacks, a 48MP wide angle sensor compared to 12MP on the base model, a thermometer the base model lacks, 12GB of ram vs 8 on the base model, and a slightly larger and brighter display and slightly larger battery (though the gain in battery is probably roughly offset by the increased power draw of the screen). I believe those are the only hardware difference.
And at least now the Pixel 8 has a 120 Hz screen, while the Pixel 7 only had 90 Hz
Hmm pretty heavy compared to my 4a, 143g vs 187g.
Every Pixel since the 4a has been too heavy in my opinion. I upgraded to the 6a from the 4a and if I could I’d be using the 4a today instead (water damage).
Even plastic-backed phones are all around this weight now. Even the smaller phones are getting heavy!
I dont get it to be honest. The plastic back on the 4a is perfectly fine. I have a cover anyway, who cares how it looks. I don’t think it’s more durable either? Why are plastic ones getting heavier though?
Probably packing more into the same space. Battery capacities have been going up and that’s weight. Phones are getting bigger too. A few mm here and there and it’s an extra 30% in volume, which also translates to more mass.
Yeah, I guess. The pixel 8 finally looks like closer to the 4a in terms of size though
Does it have wired external display connectivity? I currently have pixel7 and that might be only reason to actually upgrade.
It doesn’t. Mishaal has suggested it may just be a software block so rooting could potentially enable it.