Happy New Years Everyone! Sorry for being MIA, excited to be back ☺️

@cathomas72118

5 ай бұрын

That is OK! We know you have a life outside of KZread. However, you were definitely missed! ❤❤❤🙂🙂🙂

@holgerbleier

5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year..🎉🎉. Thanks for the Review😊😊

@tylerlarrison3876

5 ай бұрын

Happy new year have a healthy and safe year ❤❤❤

@ProfessorTechNerd

5 ай бұрын

No worries - parent life is no joke!

@kreigerbailey3550

5 ай бұрын

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎

I appreciate the specific address towards the 7-year update guarantee in relation to the battery life concern and subsequent availability of battery replacement options you found in your region, since in comparison where I come from, the European Union started to address the necessity for phone manufacturers' to rudimentarily employ such practices no sooner than in 3 years from now

New to your channel, subscribed right away. Amazing quality and you had really good key points. 😊

Hi Thao, Don’t you have sometimes eye strain / headaches with the Pixel’s Oled screen?

Hi Thao..which screen protector would you recommend?

Awesome review and it's just perfect for what i needed to know about the phone from a real world use case.

we missed you, happy to see you back!!

@Thao

5 ай бұрын

❤️

@kennyli396

4 ай бұрын

O40Z5VR0O8WPYF1K3Q75WBG $50 gift card when purchasing from Google store

Good review. What is that calendar widget on your phone screen

Great video! Glad to have your perspectives back!

Happy new year Thao 🎉 awesome video thanks for sharing 👍 😎 ❤

What brand screen protector would you recommend?

Happy new year! Great review and bummer about the camera lag and signal loss/GPS going crazy. I had my GPS go off like that with a Samsung S10 on Verizon on Utah and reception wasn't perfect inside a mall one time. I have no issue with my Pixel 6 with camera and cell signal on ATT but have lost it in the past in Costco and I've had it lose GPS in my garage. But out and about I'm totally fine. I'm happy about the G1 SoC and I've done crazy things like play Call of Duty Mobile while recording it, and uploading a previous recording to KZread AND Facebook at the same time with no issues with lag or heating. I agree the video isn't the best but even my Pixel 6 takes some great photos. Did you know that Samsung, Google and the makers of Snapdragon are teaming up to take on Apple? I bet it's because of the video. I do miss my Samsung phone in a way, picture in picture of taking video and you can also shoot in 8k. But I am a Google super fan so... 🥂

Got one in England with Vodafone, offered a warranty including a battery refresh as long as I stay with them.

I kind of wish they would bring back the fingerprint censor that were on the back of Pixels 1-5, those were the best.

@thanawatice777

4 ай бұрын

Yes I agreed fingerprints sensor on the back was the best thing, I love to use it to bring down top menu bar

@gustavopaniza9964

4 ай бұрын

That's one thing I appreciate every single day in my Pixel 5. Not sure how they could bring it back in with the current design

Hi Thao!! I really enjoy your content. I hope you make a review of the S24 Ultra when it arrives... Greetings from Peru😄😄

@Thao

5 ай бұрын

💯

When the Pixel 6 came out, reports were equally negative. I bought that phone and it was hands down better than any flagship i owned. Pixel phones with software integration by Google are amazing

@gazzertrn

5 ай бұрын

I had the 6a for years , loved it , never had any probs .just got the pixel 8 , even better .love it .

@Ashloooo

4 ай бұрын

I still have the 3a and other than the camera(from MULTIPLE drops) everything still works just fine

I agree with your statement of the amount of pixels being used in Toronto, it's crazy how many people I've seen on the train or bus using a pixel.

@meroinheroin

5 ай бұрын

Same in some parts of the US. I see them surprisingly often in Miami.

great vid, i didnt know those missing features that the 8 pro has

Happy new year Thao x

I love my 8 pro! I havent had any issues. This might be the phone i stick with for 3 years or so. I usually change phones every year

Does anyone have any thoughts around if the galaxy s24 (ultra) will be better than the pixel and iPhone camera wise? I keep hearing mixed things. Upgrading from the galaxy s10+

Great review, hope you enjoyed Niagara Falls! Recognise that Casino Tower anywhere!

Happy new to you and your baby❤

Great video, Happy New Year

Glad a tech reviewer brought up the problem with the Pixels newer models. Had the same problem with my pixel 7 where the post processing is a hit or miss especially on a dim or low light environment. Heck even my pixel 3 take a more detailed and more accurate color than the newer models.

Could they fix the camera issues with a software update? My pet peeve with phone cameras is the low res selfie cameras.

Picked up Pixel 8s for my older boys. They are liking them so far as it just works. Games, videos, etc. Hopefully they last awhile.

Thank you for sharing your honest view on the pixel and also the negatives about the phone If possible users should try renaming or disabling the camera app and check for improvements. You can always try just the phone and camera to the home page.

Fair review. Thanks!

on pixel 8, there is a gap between the aluminum frame and the back cover on the side of the buttons, which is not on the other side. In the promo video, they focus on it, but other users don't have it, is this

Thanks for looking at the reg Pixel 8 and I have to say you were spot on with the strenghts and weakness of the phone . I found the battery life to be just ok or kind of poor being I'm always on data for work and yeah drops connection at times. The main camera is great and the speech to text is a joy to use and the call screening is perfect. I would say if you on wifi a lot this is a great phone to buy ,but if your on data most of the time I would wait for the s24 and see how that is.

@seanaross88

5 ай бұрын

Have you tried going into settings and making LTE your preferred network? It has definitely improved my battery life

@jejunamja

5 ай бұрын

@@seanaross88 thanks yeah I might give that a try. I read somewhere else that the modem in the P8 is the same as the P7.

Gosh, your videos are so enjoable to watch. You are great at this type of content! Great voice girl

How did you get your calendar widget to look transparent like that??

I definitely agree with you on the selfie camera.

Hello, Thanks for the video. I have the 8 pro but not happy with the display panel, the color temperature is on the warm side. Google should have put a slider to adjust white balance.

Great vid. I have been really happy with my Pixel 8 as well. Only had it a couple weeks so far, minimal complaints. I grabbed a Galileo G8 as well, works like a charm 👍

I love my pixel 8... Specially the Rose colour and the case bundled with it.. Well plan on keeping this one for a while.. Because it does everything I need it to do...! And very well at that.. No complaints...

Missed your reviews. Glad to see you back. Hope you review the new Samsung Phones

I got 3 straight Pixel 8 devices with issues. First 2 had bluetooth failures out of the box and the 3rd had some strange software quirks that support couldn't help me with. I'm looking forward to the Galaxy launch in a couple of weeks, and if that doesn't impress I might look towards the Z Flip 6. We'll see.

@80skid83

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I also had Bluetooth problems too, kept dropping out. However last couple of software updates seems to of sorted it now

How does Thao not age??

Can you view it in the gallery the hdr version like the iPhone ? I know on the Samsung you cannot

Thao*s video quality is AMAZING

Really thought I wanted a smaller phone too as easier to hold too but I just returned my Pixel 8 & will go for the Pro as it felt TOO small compared to my Pixel 6.

1:25 is that thao with those killer moves!!!

The signal loss and the selfie camera are also my issue in Pixel 7 😂 Can't believe that still hasn't been improved in 8. I hope they solve it in future Pixels.

@ssigitas69

5 ай бұрын

Signal loss I had and on Pixel 7 and on Pixel 6 Pro, even it shows you have 5G, it's no loading pages, or loading very slow. Seems Pixel 8 didn't solved that problem 😒

@arvi8843

5 ай бұрын

@@ssigitas69 The Pixel in Mint color is so tempting though 😂 Makes me want to trade my 7. But it's only the color that changed and issues still persist. 😆

Thank you so much for that screen protector comment :) I hate those that come with black borders, I'll avoid this brand this time.

I actually have none of the issues people have mentioned. Really though, the camera is the only thing actually going for it, not video camera. Other than that it's very similar to moto. Turning off 5g has helped with battery life, and that was a tip from a lot of other people.

@francis_n

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm the same mate. I've had the phone for 2 weeks now and no problems at all. I don't play intensive games (just simple 2d puzzle game) and don't use camera much or social media. I pretty much get all day battery life for my needs. I charge only at end of day when km sleeping so care little about slow charging speeds. It's been a great phone.

@bwamo2430

3 ай бұрын

I'm from South Africa but bought mine in the UK. Found out that 5G is locked outside of supported countries so I only get LTE now, which I wasn't too bothered by it as it should definitely help with battery

Someone knows, what is the game that she shows in the video? Thanks

Best review I've found! ⭐⭐⭐

Always have been a pixel guy, I purchased the moto edge plus and have been super happy. I actually just bought the p8 but refuse to take my sim out of the moto.

What kind of gaming controller are you using on your phone at the end of the video?!

@Thao

5 ай бұрын

It's the Gamesir G8 Galileo

What's the calculator widget you used? It looked great

@Thao

5 ай бұрын

WCalc

Needing to scroll to another tab to adjust brightness and shadows instead of directly from the viewfinder is a big step backwards for me. Google just has the tendency to make simple things more complicated every time they attempt an update or sorts.

Something I don't mind is the battery life. I work in the trades and don't normally use my phone throughout the day and, if I do use it, it's not for long periods of time.

Just speaking on the durability of the flip.. I dropped my flip 3 a couple of times on not so soft surfaces and haven't cracked yet

I like how you discussed durability options like replacement screens and batteries.

Hello thao seeing you hold the pixel 8 gave me an idea of how small your hands really are😅. I'm sorry if ioffend you in any way❤

Is pixel 8 have 2x portrait?

Omg where have you been? Hope you are doing well.

She knows what she is talking about. Everything you said made sense

Your review I spot on specially on the battery life. I had set my refresh rate to 60 in order for it last the whole day. It's an ok phone not great. But all my friends have Iphone. Just wanted something different.

Beautiful review 👌🙌🤩 greetings.

Let me say first that I’m a fan of the Pixel setup and the potential for them to be an android ecosystem that rivals iPhone. That said, I’ve owned the Pixel 5a, 6a, and 6 and each one had various bugs and glitches that made me so frustrated that I rage quit them and got another phone. I understand Google wants to make Tensor their own chip so they can control everything. However, their fatal mistake was basing Tensor off of modifying an Exynos chipset. Exynos chipsets are notorious for the exact same issues that Pixel phones now have: bad connectivity, running hot, and atrocious battery life. That’s not even touching upon the other random quirks. If Google truly wanted to succeed, they should have kept Snapdragon chips in Pixels at least until they could create their own fully optimized and non Exynos based chipsets. Or they simply could’ve kept Snapdragon altogether and saved themselves lots of money. Instead, they half assed it by using said Exynos based chipsets and have possibly lost a big portion of their customer base. I really hope they can fix Tensor by making their own fully custom built version. If not, the Pixel phones may end up like LG and go out of business.

@bengoey

5 ай бұрын

Sub par connectivity stops me using the Pixel as my main phone , could Google use Tensor chip and Qualcomm modem for connectivity ? Apple use their own chip but still use Qualcomm Modem because so far they cannot produce good enough Modem despite buying Intel Modem business.

@nilskiemle9556

5 ай бұрын

Exactly. Pixel is actually losing a lot of people from their fanbase because of this terrible tensor chip. Everyone thought google would redeem itself on this pixel 8 lineup but nah, same set of problems 2 generations ago.

@michael_vevo79

5 ай бұрын

Luckily they are making their very own custom chipset using TSMC’s foundry. It’s supposed to be ready for the pixel 10 debut in 2025. I guess only time will tell.

Helloo what game controller were you using on the phone?

@Thao

5 ай бұрын

Gamesir G8

Great for $499 offer they gave me last month but im keeping an eye on pixel 8a

Great vid! :)

@Thao

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I thought the network issue for pixel is only in India 😅

Going from the pixel 6 to the 8 pro. After a month of mostly WFH and it's screen is scratched to hell including the glass on the lenses. Yet no reviews mention this. My 6 after 2 years doesn't have scratches. My 2 after 5 years of use (between me and my husband) no noticeable scratches. What is going on? Also I was excited about all the talk of the amazing camera. I've been hugely disappointed to learn I can't share the footage with boost because the social media platforms don't support the file and it defaults to a 💩standard file that is flat and lifeless. Same with the hires photos.

Please does google pixel 8 have the ai feature?

does pixel 8 available in China?

THAO, if you're looking for a small phone, why not consider the Zenfone 10?

was tempted by this phone for the software experience but got s23 instead, more solid overall and better processor. was hoping to get iphone 15 but 60hz display.. cmon apple

Honestly, in my opinion, I’d like to see the pixel come back with the fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone. The pixel 3 did it best

They could give 77 years of updates it don't matter, you are likely to get a new phone in 2 to 4 years anyway. Bad signal is something we shouldn't be dealing with in 2023 at all at this point either. I like the phone but can't get it do to the signal drops

I have the 6 and the one thing that annoys me is the 5g signal some places the signal just drops out but part from that i love it

I need a phone without any buggy experience and Samsung did this pretty well for me- better than my iPhone 14 Pro Max now! I need to sell it and go back to Galaxy Android so bad! And Thao I love your content!

@Jo5ue1

5 ай бұрын

What's the one thing you can't stand about your iPhone?

Finally❤🎉

That’s you dancing there 1:23

Bought it for my daughter. I can't use it well i have long fingers , so thats why i like big phones

Can I use the pixel 8 without a back cover? I know it's safer with a cover, but the bare back looks very unique

@awetravelsOG

4 ай бұрын

Yes. You can.

S22 owner... I miss my old Pixel 4a so much.... Also seconded and Spigen cases are not great

Google Maps not working perfectly fine on the Google Phone is a red flag for me😂 and GPS Location should not be a thing to mess around anymore, because as a person with disorientation I need my phone to Navigate me without spinning around, especially when walking 😂. I had this issues with the Galaxy S5 back then and I tell you it annoyed me so bad! And Thao I love your content!

@czkmeister

5 ай бұрын

Google apps work better on iPhones than they work on Pixels. Tells you all you need to know.

@LaxmannDhotre

5 ай бұрын

@@czkmeister not surprised. different google teams seem to not communicate with each others

@mackmccord3743

5 ай бұрын

This used to always happen with my s23 and s23u while riding my Zooz bike while riding around in the middle of nowhere late at night. It can be pretty scary. This never happened on my P3a, P5, P6P and doesn't happen at all on my P8P. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

@alexsmith6271

5 ай бұрын

Fake news. I live near her and not a single issue with gps or g maps

@lakkadbagga

5 ай бұрын

​@@czkmeisterGoogle maps work best on iphones hands down. Even better than s23.

Damn the no location just helped make my decision... I have the Pixel 7 & I have so many problems staying connected to 5G or anything... So for it to do that too on the Pixel 8, I think I'm going to go back to Samsung Galaxy (S24)

Ive been reading about signal issues on GPixel phones, and I do start feeling like thats a deal breaker for me... I've been having problems with wifi and signal with my old huawei for a long time and I don't want to deal with that anymore. Phone primary use should be being able to answer and making calls XD

Where is the headphone jack located?

@awetravelsOG

4 ай бұрын

In your mind 😂

I was hoping for better than Google 7. What I'm hearing I will stick with what I have.

I love Samsung phones and recently had the S21 with no issues until the casing seal was compromised and water got in (i dropped it quite hard) otherwise it was working just well for my needs and i had no intention to switch. However, security updates on Samsung are supported on select devices for only 5 years after release. Security updates may sound like a meme but vulnerabilities in Android are found every day. There are vulnerabilities that also do not require users to install tainted apps. Some attacks exploit VoIP and vulnerabilities in the linux bluetooth stack. Getting these exploited on your phone directly is rare but possible. Everyone switching phones so often is just not sustainable for this planet. I am leaning toward the pixel 8 if I don't have to worry about a phone forgotten by the manufacturer until 2030! I am using an interim unsupported phone and essentially am itching to get something new even though the hardware on this phone works just fine. In the meantime, I disable WiFi calling and bluetooth when I'm not using it. Consumers are put in a difficult spot, accept the risk of using a device with documented vulnerabilities or discard perfectly good hardware for a new phone every 3-5 years. Insane.

Hi Thao Jan 17 Samsung?

Why no music?

128GB enough for a pixel 8 ?

honest review on web 👍💪

I'm keeping my pixel 7 because there is no big enough enhancements to switch.

Miss you 😍🥰

I think Thao is getting over a cold.

Make video on pixel 8 vs s23 these are on sale now.

Pixel 8 is a very nice phone overall but tensor/exynos chip doesn't have that good of a modem which could explain your signal loss. Google will start using a different chip with the Pixel 10.

good review. I also don't like the battery life and charging speed is awful

Hi Everyone it's not Thao here but here to watch Thao say Thao here. Happy New Year y'all!

@Thao

5 ай бұрын

Happy new year!!

Writing this on my Pixel 2XL. Battery is still very good considering it's a 9.5 year old phone. I'm just now finally "thinking" about getting another one.

@80skid83

5 ай бұрын

Original battery?

If you are thinking about buying this phone and wear your phone in your backpocket often, consider that the camera bar will catch onto the fabric of your pocket a lot. I had to learn the hard way, after I thought I put it in my pocket and let go and the phone fell on the ground. :')