Google Pixel 8 Pro Long-Term Review: Smarter Than Ever in 2025?

Google Pixel 8 Pro price is 59,999 rupees in India. This price is for the base variant of 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. Its 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variants are priced at 64,999 rupees in India.

This phone is available in three colours: Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay. You can buy it from Amazon and Flipkart.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro packs the following items inside the box:

• Phone
• Type C cable
• SIM ejector tool
• Documentation

Before we talk in detail about the Google Pixel 8 Pro, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:

• Display: 6.7 inches LTPO OLED screen
• Chipset: Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
• RAM & ROM: 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
• Software: Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Rear camera: 50MP, 48MP, 48MP
• Selfie camera: 10.5MP
• Battery: 5050mAh
• Weight: 213 grams
• Dimensions: 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm

The Google Pixel 8 Pro retains the clean and minimalist design for which Google is known. After 20 days of use, it still feels premium and is a pleasure to hold. The Pixel 8 Pro’s matte glass back and aluminium frame offer a soft-touch, silky finish that is both gentle and firm.

So, I suggest everyone use it with a protective cover. Unlike many other flagship phones with glossy backs, this one does not collect fingerprints. I’ve been using the Porcelain colour variant, and it hasn’t picked up any signs of wear and tear, such as scratches or smudges.

The soft-touch finish feels great, but what I love most is the curved corner finish. Despite the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s curved design, it remains less bulky. It still looks sleek, weighing 213 grams and measuring 8.8mm in thickness.

While the rear camera visor design is unique to Pixel phones, in this model, the bar is more streamlined and less obtrusive. The metal bar that holds the three sensors together doesn’t wobble much when set on a table, and it is very stable.

It’s also IP68-rated, so I had no issues using it around pools or during light showers. This phone also comes with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both sides; it withstood a few accidental drops. Overall, the Pixel 8 Pro’s long-term review is good in terms of design, considering it was released in 2025.

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Every new Pixel brings with it a set of expectations, especially in terms of camera features and Photographic prowess. The Google Pixel 8 Pro has done nothing to degrade that reputation and remains a perfect choice in 2025.

It features a triple rear camera, comprising a 50MP primary camera, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. I took photos during multiple scenarios, including daylight, low light, and even dim artificial light, which is splendidly consistent.

The tones are as natural as can be. Skin tones, the vivid blue skies and the greens of the trees are devoid of any heavy editing.

As you can see, my images of green plants and even flowers look very natural. The portrait mode is one of my favourites.

It achieves a gentle blur in the background while defining edges sharply. The backlit images are difficult to click, but Pixel manages to achieve balanced exposure effortlessly thanks to HDR+-powered Google algorithms.

This phone also offers good shots in low light. Night Sight is a marvel. The sharpness of Night Sight’s transparent textures and rich, saturated shadows, paired with minimal grain, is divine.

When I compared it to my friend’s Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and my own Apple iPhone 15, I was surprised to find that the indoor photos taken by the Pixel 8 Pro were significantly better and noticeably less noisy.

There is a 10.5MP front camera. Although the megapixels on offer may not seem high, they do produce naturally appealing selfies. However, low light does spoil the party a bit, as the skin looks way too soft.

I recorded several videos to check the video quality. The 4K video from both front and back cameras is super stable. Additionally, the built-in Audio Magic Eraser effectively cleans up background noise, which is especially helpful when recording in crowded areas.

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