The Google Pixel 8 series has been recognized as the “Best Smartphone” at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. This prestigious award recognizes the phone’s innovative features and impressive overall performance. But what exactly makes the Pixel 8 so special? Let’s take a closer look at its key features.
The Pixel 8 retains the familiar design language of previous Pixel phones, but with slightly rounded corners and a smaller body size. It features a 6.17-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a peak brightness of 2,000 nits and HDR support. The phone has a 50-megapixel primary camera paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, both of which are capable of producing stunning photos and videos. The Pixel 8 is powered by Google’s Tensor G3 chip, has 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It boasts a 4,485 mAh battery with fast charging support and runs Android 14 out of the box.
The Pixel 8 Pro has a more modern design with a larger 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with higher resolution and brighter peak brightness than the Pixel 8. It also boasts a triple camera system with a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 8 Pro is powered by the same Tensor G3 chip, but comes with 12GB of RAM and offers up to 1TB of storage (in the US). It comes with a 5050 mAh battery, but has slightly slower wired and wireless charging speeds than its smaller sibling.
Both phones share some key features, including the latest Tensor G3 chip, the promise of 7 years of software updates and security patches, and the Titan M2 security chip. It’s clear to see why Google’s latest flagships have been so highly praised. The step forward compared to previous iterations is noticeable, and what’s more, it’s huge. Now it remains to be seen whether Google can repeat or even surpass its success with this year’s Pixel 9 lineup.
