With impressive cameras and AI's ability to hone the perfect shot, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is one for serious photographers.

Great OLED screen, Impressive cameras, AI photography tricks

More expensive than last year's Pro, Some AI features "coming soon"

Google Pixel 8 and Pro. Our deep-dive review puts them side by side so you can see the differences. Each has a slightly different feature set.

The Pixel 8 Pro could be the most accomplished Android phone of a recent generation. But in everyday use there are some minor disconnects – from battery life to refresh rates owed to the new Tensor processor – that hold back on some of the magic (not Magic Eraser).

Promise of 7 years of security/software/features support, Gorgeous design that stands apart from competition, Varied camera setup that's great and easy to use, Smooth software experience

Tensor G3 performance isn't perfect, Battery life still fairly average, Why the temperature sensor?, Pricier than predecessor

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the best Pixel that Google has ever made, and it represents Google’s vision for the future of mobile technology, though that vision does seem a bit clouded and unfocused at times.

Great materials and matte finish refresh the Pixel design, Call screening is natural and very useful, Incredible seven-year commitment from Google for major updates

Android settings and features are confusing and hard to find, Some AI features feel a bit creepy and impersonal, Cameras don’t beat the iPhone 15 Pro without editing help

Google’s latest Pixel isn’t worlds apart from its predecessor, but it’s certainly better in the audio department Improved sound through headphones Responsive UI experience Upgraded design Pictures lacking in shadow detail Colours are slightly overdone

Smartphone launches always focus on the camera, and Pixel has always been there as one of the best. But in the Pixel 8 Pro, we're talking about something else. We're talking about progression beyond photography and into creativity I've never experienced.

Outstanding imaging offering, 7-year commitment to software updates, Wonderful display

Battery life is nothing special, Android 14 isn't hugely different ... yet

The Pixel 8 Pro might not be quite the high-end bargain of its predecessors, but it still offers more bang for your buck than rivals. The screen, body, performance and battery life are all good. The Pixel has a distinctive look that elevates it from the many of the competition, too.

Pros: seven years of software updates, great camera with 5 and 10x optical zoom, great screen, decent battery life, recycled aluminium, impressive local and generative AI features, undercuts rivals on price.

Cons: bump in price, face unlock option not as secure as Face ID, battery life and raw performance short of best-in-class, temperature sensor is a gimmick for now.

With price no longer on its side, does the latest Pro-grade Pixel still deserve flagship billing?

Fantastic photos in all lighting, Sharper styling goes far in justifying premium price, Android’s AI upgrades are a sign of things to come

Higher price makes rivals more tempting, Battery life and charging speeds still merely OK for a flagship

“With an exquisite design, top-notch cameras, and big processor upgrades, it's Google's strongest Pixel yet.”

Google's best phone design yet, Lovely, vibrant display, Phenomenal cameras, Unbelievable photo-editing tools, Face Unlock is magical, Tensor G3 is a big improvement, Seven years of updates!

The temperature sensor, Mediocre battery life, Slow charging speeds

These might just be the Pixel phones we’ve been waiting for, but it all depends on how much trust you’re willing to put into Google.

Handy manual camera controls, Seven years of OS upgrades promised, Useful, if troubling, AI photo editing tools, Face Unlock now works for payments, Comfortable proportions for a big phone, Seven years of OS upgrades promised, Useful, if troubling, AI photo editing tools, Face Unlock now works for...

Gimmicky temperature sensor, Tensor G3 still runs hot occasionally, Tensor G3 still runs hot occasionally, Misses out on some Pro-only features despite having the same processor