The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: why Google’s innovative flagships should be your next buy
Google's brand new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro flagship smartphones have a lot to offer: premium specs, superior build quality, eye-catching design and innovative software features to transform your photo and video shooting.
If you're in the market for a new device, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro should really be on your list – assuming you want a phone that can last all day, get things done faster and take photos and can make videos. videos that will make your friends jealous.
At this point you can use the Google Pixel8 from Carphone Warehouse from £26.99 per month, with no upfront payment required – that also gives you 250GB of data every month1.
If you prefer the Pro, then the Google Pixel 8 Pro is available from Carphone Warehouse from £29 upfront and £39.99 per month, and again that particular plan comes with 250GB of data to use every month1.
These are great deals – and you get a lot for your money.
Leading the way in AI
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro come with some amazing AI tools to help you get the best results from the phone cameras. Best Take combines similar photos into one great photo that makes everyone look their best2.
If you take several photos in a row, you can choose the best look for each person in the image and put them all together, so your kids don't necessarily have to smile in the same photo before you come up with a result. great picture.
Then there's Audio Magic Eraser: never let background noise from roadworks, the wind or a passing plane ruin your videos again. Audio Magic Eraser uses Google AI to reduce distracting sounds with just a few taps so you can hear the sounds you want3.
You can also play with the Magic Eraser, which makes it easy to remove distractions like photobombers in Google Photos. Or change the color and brightness so that an object fits exactly3.
What makes these features attractive is not only how powerful they are, but also how easy they are to apply. What used to take hours in a photo or video editor application can now be done in just seconds on your phone.
Performance you can rely on
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro run on Google's brand new Tensor G3 chip. This is Pixel's most powerful chip yet. It's specially designed with Google AI for advanced photo and video features and smarter ways to help you throughout your day. And it makes the Pixel 8 super fast and efficient4.
It improves everything from graphics performance to voice recognition, and it's just the start of the upgrades on board these phones. You also get updated 50MP main cameras on both phones, while the Pixel 8 Pro includes updated pro-level cameras for better low-light photos, sharper selfies and Pixel's best ever zoom lens4.
You can also use these phones all day long, thanks to the Pixel Adaptive Battery that lasts more than 24 hours5 and up to 72 hours of power when you need it most5. Plus, these Pixel phones now charge faster than ever before6.
Then there are the screens, 6.2 inches7 on the Pixel 8 and 6.7 inches8 on the Pixel 8 Pro: Both have a high-resolution screen for sharp, vibrant colors and rich details. In addition, the Pixel 8 Pro has the brightest screen of all Pixels thanks to Super Actua9. Both displays also offer 120Hz refresh rates10.
It's all wrapped up in carefully considered and elegant designs that look and feel great, with beautiful metal finishes and extensive use of recycled materials11. Of course, that familiar Pixel camera bump is also present on the back of these phones.
Buy the Google Pixel8 or the Google Pixel 8 Pro from Carphone Warehouse with free next day delivery12 now and enjoy everything they have to offer – you won't want to go back to any other brand of device after trying them.
Conditions:
1. Pay the monthly price, subject to credit check eligibility and a minimum term of 24 months on the selected rate. The monthly prices and costs outside the bundle will increase in line with the CPI + 3.9%.
2. Requires the Google Photos app. May not work on all images. Takes 5-7 consecutive photos within 10 seconds. Works on photos with 2 to 5 people. Does not work in low light or with pets
3. Requires the Google Photos app. May not work on all audio elements.
4. Compared to previous Pixel phones.
5. For 'more than 24 hours': Estimated battery life based on testing with an average battery usage profile of a Pixel user for a combination of calls, data, standby, and other feature usage. The average battery life during testing was about 31 hours. Battery testing performed on a large operator network. For 'up to 72 hours': Estimated battery life based on testing with an average battery usage profile of a Pixel user for a mix of calls, data, standby, and use of limited other features standard in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables several features including 5G connectivity). Battery testing performed on a large operator network. For both claims: Battery testing conducted in California in mid-2023 on pre-production hardware and software with default settings, except for the “up to 72 hours” claim only, Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Battery life depends on many factors and using certain features will shorten battery life. Actual battery life may be lower.
6. Compared to previous Pixel phones. Fast wired charging speeds (up to 27W on Pixel 8 and up to 30W on Pixel 8 Pro) rely on using the Google 30W USB-C Charger plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may be slower. Adapters sold separately.
7. Measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 6.2 inches. The actual visible area is smaller. Dimensions may vary depending on configuration and manufacturing process.
8. Measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 6.7 inches. The actual visible area is smaller. Dimensions may vary depending on configuration and manufacturing process.
9. HDR brightness measured at 100% on-pixel ratio. Peak brightness measured at an on-pixel ratio of 5%.
10. Smooth Display is not available for all apps or content.
11. Recycled materials make up at least 18% of the phone, by weight.
12. Order before 8pm Monday to Sunday (excluding public holidays) and receive free next day delivery in most areas (subject to availability).