Google Pixel 8 Pro review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Google Pixel 8 Pro was Google's 2023 flagship: a 6.7-inch OLED at 120 Hz, the Tensor G3 chip, a 50 MP main camera with 48 MP ultrawide and 48 MP telephoto, and a then-unprecedented seven-year update promise — about four of which remain. It launched at $999, and the used market has repriced it dramatically: a 128 GB unit now changes hands for around $275, making it one of the strongest price-to-camera ratios in the catalog.

Display and design

The 6.7-inch OLED peaks at 2,400 nits and runs at 120 Hz with an 83/100 screen-quality score — a generation behind the brightest 2026 panels but still excellent outdoors. At 213 g it has a substantial feel, and the compactness score of 73/100 reflects a phone that is large without being unwieldy. IP68 protection is standard.

Performance

The Tensor G3 prioritised AI features over benchmarks, and our gaming score of 30/100 shows its limits: modern 3D titles need reduced settings, and sustained loads warm the body. For everyday use — browsing, photos, navigation — it remains fully responsive, and the update runway to 2030 keeps it viable for years.

Camera

The triple camera is why this phone still matters: a 50 MP stabilised main sensor, 48 MP ultrawide, and 48 MP 5x telephoto, with Google's processing still among the most consistent on Android. Video tops out at 4K60 rather than 8K — a genuine limit for videographers, irrelevant for most stills-first buyers.

Battery and charging

The 5,050 mAh battery earns a 41/100 battery-life score — dependable all-day runtime with moderate use. Charging is 30 W wired, and the 12/100 charging score is the phone's most dated spec: expect well over an hour for a full charge.

Verdict

At around $275 used, the Pixel 8 Pro is arguably the best camera-per-dollar phone we track, with four years of updates still ahead and a resale score of 60/100 that has already taken its depreciation hit. The trade-offs are slow charging and modest gaming headroom. If you can find one, it is an easy recommendation over mid-rangers at the same price; the newer Pixel 9 Pro costs more used but adds meaningful performance.