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Is pixel 8 worth buying? (self.googlepixel)

submitted 7 months ago by fahad to c/[email protected]

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I’m sceptical about whether to go for Pixel 8 after watching some of the reviews. Or should I go for pixel 7?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Pixel 8 has 7 years of support life compared to 5 for the Pixel 7. Its screen is dramatically better in brightness and power efficiency. Its processor is more power efficient too.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

it is a bit innacurate to call the Pixel 7 support 5 years, it is 3 years of OS updates and 2 additional updates. The pixel 8 is 7 years OS upgrades

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

You're right. I'm being as charitable as possible. 🥹

[–] AlecSadler 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

As a former P7P owner and a current P8P owner (as well as a Motorola Razr+, Surface Duo, S23U, and iPhone 13) - I'd definitely recommend the 8 over the 7.

Maybe it was just me, but my 7 had heat issues, cellular radio issues, and just felt kind of sluggish versus other phones from that particular year. The P8P right now is pretty great.

[+] the_q 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Alec loves to pollute the environment. for fun.

[–] AlecSadler 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

S23U is personal daily use.

Surface Duo is actually not on a line, so it's mostly a desk paper weight.

Moto Razr+ is a work phone. iPhone 13 is a phone used for work (testing iOS apps).

P8P is a business phone (like, my small business).

[–] rdyoung 2 points 7 months ago

I'm rocking a 7 pro as my personal and after giving my 7 that was my work phone to my wife I ordered another pro for my work phone. I've been happy with it. Some heat issues but mostly centered around trying to wirelessly charge it when the battery is really low. As for the cell issues, 5g was an issue but recent updates including at the os level have taken care of those.

I was considering upgrading to the 8 pro but the cost benefit analysis didn't haven't making sense. Plus, historically speaking, the odd numbers with Google phones are the better option and the evens have problems. I'll probably wait for the 9 before I worry about upgrading again.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

I switched to the P8P from an iphone 8 plus. Massive upgrade and I have no issues. I'm planning to keep it for at least 6 years.

[–] feef -1 points 7 months ago

I wouldn’t go with either as long as they fix their hardware.