Buying the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro?

[Rob]

Who is here is buying (or considering) the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro?

I'm desperate for a new phone since my Galaxy S20 Ultra camera lens is cracked and I can only charge wirelessly due to water damage. Would really prefer to hold out for the next best Galaxy but really kinda need something ASAP (I even considered getting the iPhone 15!).

Curious to hear from those consdering the Pixel 8: what phone do you have now and what's keeping you on the fence?

 

[AugieTN]

I'm 99.9% sure I will be getting a Pixel 8 tomorrow. Not sure if I will be getting the 8 or the 8 Pro. It depends on what I hear tomorrow, price and trade in value of my old phone.

 

[Rob]

This "Switch to Pixel" promo leaked:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1708103445532627117

They're targeting people switching from iPhone to Android and pump some of their AI photo features... but it misses the mark IMO from a promo standpoint.

It looks like Google's official Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Cases have leaked, too:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1708211397228720540

I'll definitely be in the market for a case!

 

[Rob]

Pixel 8 Pro Photo samples!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1708991973770863031

 

[AugieTN]

My wife has used the last couple of official Pixel cases and they have been poor at best. I've stuck with Otterbox.

 

[Rob]

I've stuck with Otterbox.

Which style Otterbox? I'm back in the market for a case with a wallet but have also been loving my popsocket for driving which my wife put me onto.

 

[Rob]

What ZDNET is expecting tomorrow:

• Pixel 8 & Pixel 8 Pro
• Pixel Watch 2
• Pixel Buds 2

And... one more thing?

 

[AugieTN]

Which style Otterbox? I'm back in the market for a case with a wallet but have also been loving my popsocket for driving which my wife put me onto.

The Defender Series with the belt clip. I don't carry my phone in my pocket.

 

[AugieTN]

What ZDNET is expecting tomorrow:

• Pixel 8 & Pixel 8 Pro
• Pixel Watch 2
• Pixel Buds 2

And... one more thing?

I'm guessing the one other thing will be satellite communication with Android 14

 

[Hadron]

I reckon my s21 has another few years' life in it, so am not in the market at the moment.

The extended software support is appealing, but the Pixel 7 is too big for me, so the Pixel 11 (most likely model when I'm next in the market) will have to be smaller than that to be considered.

 

[Rob]

I pulled the trigger!

Excited for October 12th!

 

[AugieTN]

I pulled the trigger!

Excited for October 12th!

View attachment 168736

Who's your carrier?

 

[Rob]

Who's your carrier?

Verizon for a billion years and counting... although I've been considering a jump to T-Mobile. I bought it from the Google Store though (and got the free Pixel Watch 2 promo).

 

[tube517]

Just got a Pixel 8 Pro. Traded in an S9 and got the P8P free. Fantastic phone. 7 years of updates is insane but I'll take it.