The Pixel 8 Pro introduced a completely flat display, moving away from curved glass edges to eliminate accidental touch inputs. It sports a matte glass finish and a physical skin-temperature sensor on the rear camera bar. It marked the start of Google’s 7-year update commitment for flagship devices and features a dedicated Pro controls camera interface alongside cloud-assisted Video Boost processing
Pros
- Outstanding Super Actua display visibility under direct sunlight.
- Versatile macro and 5x optical telephoto camera capabilities.
- Clean, fingerprint-resistant matte rear glass panel.
Cons
- Rear temperature sensor lacks practical day-to-day utility.
- Tensor G3 chipset thermal throttles under heavy mobile gaming loads.
- Base storage configuration starts at a conservative 128GB for a premium flagship.