Google is adding more Pro level functions but which is the better smartphone for true professionals?
Timestamps
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00:00 – Intro
0:17 – Design and hardware differences
1:16 – The S Pen
1:33 – Google’s bet on AI
1:58 – Samsung’s raw power
2:12 – Display hardware and considerations
2:54 – Spec for spec comparisons
3:29 – Base model longevity questionmarks
4:17 – Device gimmicks
5:21 – Which should you choose?
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Samsung always has great specs and hardware, but it all comes down to the software and algorithms of the apps. Which the Pixel beats Samsung hands down. I went from a UltraS21 to Pixel Pro8. What a difference in camera capture accuracy. We typically use our phones now for its camera and social media. And google has done some great work in that space.
Would this be a big upgrade from a Galaxy S20?
Kindly send those wallpapers please
Pixel 6 and 7 Have problems with mobile and wifi connection such as Low signal and drop connections in low signals arias, compare other company including Iphone and Samsung S phones . Pixel 8 have same weak Samsung modem, poor design antenas and probably same connectivity issues. Unfortunately Google doesn't want or can't recognise and fix this problem. Don't make mistake to buy expensive phone with this major problem. Please check Pixel 8 connectivity compare iphone and Samsung S.
Samsung users give Apple users a run for their money when it comes to hoighty-toity-fanboiedness. Relax, the Pixel 8 pro is a great phone, and that's A-OK.
Surprisingly you never mentioned the comparison between their cameras, one of the main reasons I would pick one over the other…
Pixel wins imo, Samsung is super nice and flashy with lots of customization, but pixel wins overall
Dude, next time compare the Pixel 8 Pro to the S23. Because it won't beat the standard S23 in most things. It's only better in Camera.
I'm so tired of larger phones getting the best specs.
The S-Pen in the S series is inferior when they make a tablet S-Pen that provides a better experience
7 years worth of updates? Is Google about to cancel the pixel ?
Without seeing this one I can say that Google pixel can't beat ultra. Change the question into s23 beat 8pro😅😅😅
Passem-me com o google pixel pelos tomates!
These tech videos 😅
There was no coverage whatsoever addressing the Pixel phone's history of battery draining, SLOW charging, HEAT, etc.
▪︎▪︎▪︎ S23 Ultra is still King 🎉
NOBODY WANTS A GLASS BACK GIVE US THE ABILITY TO TAKE OUR BATTERIES OUT AND WHOEVER WANTS A GLASS BACK IS IT REALLY TECHY ANYWAY GLASS BACKS ARE STUPID IT'S JUST ANOTHER WAY FOR THEM TO CHARGE US MORE MONEY SCAMMERS
Battery Life, Power efficiency, Speakers…people are doing too much about those Pixel. Google don't do its job. Not good for customers…7 years…i don't believe in it.🫤
S23 still a better phone.
I tried the Pixel 8 Pro and I have to say that the Ultra remains the best phone in the Android world. It has a much better feel in the hand, it feels very premium. The Pixel has a good build but the back feels cheap. I also prefer the Samsung software. Overall there is just no comparison. I set up the 8 Pro and while doing this it became hot. I never experienced this on my S23, unless I really tried to push it. The major drawback of the 8 Pro is the basic launcher (the S23 has much better launcher), the mediocre speakers and the bad battery life and CPU efficiency.
You talk about Pro(fessional, right) use. Tell us the S-Pen is gimmicky and of limited use, and then decide the S23 Ultra is the better phone for Professionals? Huh? Maybe you should start by defining "Professional Use" first. This just seems like another word salad spun by wour writers or by you. Did not enjoy!
I always find it strange thay nome of the phone reviews measure phone signal in db or cell handover. If you are luck some might talk about speaker/ mic quality
As someone that tries to cook at a professional level at home, I have a bulky laser temp gun that gets daily use. If the twmp sensor on that phone works as fast and reliably, I could see myself using it alot
2:06 You mean "FAKE" pictures of the moon.
In display fingerprint sensor aren't the same. Samsung has a more advanced ultrasonic scanner than the pixel's optical one which is a bit slow
Went into Vodafone to check out the Google pixel 8 pro they have the demo unit on display and my god that selfie camera is horrible I hope it’s just because it’s a demo unit, anyone here have a pixel 8 pro? What’s the selfie camera like for you?
No expandable storage makes both… 💩 phones.
Although 7 year's promise is a big plus point but you cant trust google which is notorious to scrap their promise within one year. Samsung is the undisputed king of Android and i just love my s23 ultra.
Lets stop comparing pixels to flagships. Pixel is a mid range phone. Pixel has mediocre hardware
I WILL PAY 300-400.- !
400.-
Google pixel 8 pro always
I'm not sure why anyone would want the Samsung with that terrible UI.
I liked Samsungs Android version so much that I wiped it within a week and installed the pixel android version.
Samsungs is bloated and lacks the basic quality features pixels have. its also way more sluggish and laggy.
I'm enjoying my 8 pro so far. Great upgrade from the 6 pro
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Google Pixel 8 Pro is quite a big step up from the Pixel 7 Pro. Very Impressive
Hi
Pixels aren't designed to beat anything. Its just a vessel for them to trot out their software with. They are 3 years behind the rest of the industry in all areas outside camera performance and software. If you already like Samsung you're buying the Ultra, and the S23U is a phenomenal phone. This is being typed on a Pixel 8 Pro BTW.
I don't trust any promises from Google
Not with the reject chip in the 8 pro
It is not. I got Pixel 8 pro and it felt like a downgrade from S22 U. I refunded and went with S23 Ultra. With One UI 6 and Flat screen on upcoming S24 U, it should be the best phone around.
Pixel 8 pro complaints:
1. Display looks pretty cheap compared to Samsung
2. Front camera is poor, absolutely poor compared to any other high end models of android
S23, ultra anyday