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[-] koorool@feddit.de 15 points 1 year ago

Using Pixel 8 Pro for a week now.

Comparing to Pixel 7 Pro:

  • Battery life has improved, now can sometimes squeeze 2 days of use.
  • Camera is better in some modes and in the dark. Selfie camera feels much better.
  • Performance is the same, but never gets hot or even warm.
  • screen is completely flat now, corners rounded more.

Overall, no Bugs encountered so far,very smooth experience.

[-] bappity@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

I also switched from Pixel 7 Pro and agree with all your points here.

battery life was a big issue on pixel 7 pro for me since I tended to use my phone a lot through the day. The heat problem was really annoying but it has pretty much vanished with the 8 pro.

[-] radiantshackles@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's my first Pixel, I switched from a Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5G, and there have been some transition aches. I ran into the Android Auto issue this week where the phone would connect to my car for a few seconds then disconnect for a minute repeatedly, and I miss Smart Lock options like keeping my phone unlocked while on home Wi-Fi or while connected to a trusted device. Any Pixel vets know of a similar function on the device? (Edit: Found it! They changed the feature name to Extend Unlock and hid it in the privacy settings.)

Echoing another comment, the phone runs very cool and the camera is excellent. The battery lasts about as long as the Note 20 Ultra's under heavy use: if I'm running ReVanced or Twitch all day, it needs a charge around dinner time. I haven't yet adjusted to using the assistant (never touched Bixby on the old phone, either) so I can't speak to all the AI features added in.

Overall, felt some buyer's remorse early on, but I think I'll come to appreciate the Pixel 8 Pro as I get used to it and optimize it for my usage.

[-] Jahmon85@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Go to settings then search for "smart lock" you should be able to find what you are looking for.

[-] radiantshackles@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

No luck there, though I tried again at your suggestion and the other commenter's (edit: found it in the settings as "Extend Unlock" instead of "Smart Lock")

[-] THB@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Ah thanks for this, I assumed it was removed in Android 14

[-] KingJalopy@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

The pixel 8 doesn't have smart unlock features?? It works on my 6.

[-] Deftdrummer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm curious about your "runs cool" comment. Have you tested while charging on 35w and watching a movie?

Have you tried it in direct sunlight while charging? Does it overheat while using Bluetooth and WiFi with the screen off and charging?

Does the phone auto shut down due to heat for any reason?

Edith- truly not trying to be nasty. I want to believe... just have my doubts and this P6P needs to be gone like yesterday.

[-] cole 1 points 1 year ago

I'm coming from a P6 Pro and it's definitely a lot better, but not gone. I was browsing the web on Firefox for like an hour on a drive, and running kinestop to prevent car sickness. I also had poor cell signal (mountains). My P8 Pro did end up thermal throttling and I wasn't even charging. Had to take the case off to cool it.

I can, however, charge while running Android Auto which is not something I could do with the P6 Pro

[-] Deftdrummer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks, still sounds like a shit show. Think I'll keep my eye out for other phones that don't have these issues.

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