Google Pixel 8 series

Do you think Google will give you a free Pixel Watch 2 if you preorder a Pixel 8 Pro?

  • Yes

    Votes: 24 21.1%

  • No

    Votes: 90 78.9%
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Is the Pixel 8 series Tensor G3 really that slow? One of the slowest as compare to A17 Pro, SD8G2, SD8G3 and Exynos 2200?


 
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Challenger and Carousell having a tie up to sell the 8 Series.

$200 overtrade (subject to their diagnostics) if you sell to Carousell and buy from Challenger.

If you have a 6P, trade in value is $457.

Not bad..
 
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zeight17 said:
Lesson learnt for me for using esim. Each time you delete your esim when you wanna sell your phone, the Telco will charge $5.35 ( for m1) for each esim issued after that. I got so fed up, I went down to the store and asked for a physical sim instead. Save the hassle
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I use CircleLife. They allow 3 times only.
 
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  • The Google Pixel 6 and 7 had connectivity issues due to an outdated and power-hungry Exynos modem, and it seems that the Pixel 8 is facing the same problems.
  • Pixel 8 owners are reporting excessive battery drain, overheating, and poor connectivity when using mobile data, while Wi-Fi usage seems to be fine.
  • Updating the modem's firmware could potentially fix the power consumption issues, but previous Pixel phones with similar problems did not see significant improvements, so don't expect a complete resolution. Snapdragon-powered Android phones offer better baseband and connectivity features for those who heavily rely on mobile data.
There are numerous reports on Reddit, Google's support forum, and XDA forums from Pixel 8 owners complaining about excessive battery drain and the phone getting warm when mobile data is used extensively. Some users are also facing random connectivity issues and getting poor mobile data speeds on 5G. This does not appear to be an issue when the phone is connected to Wi-Fi, with the battery lasting a lot longer as well.

I have been experiencing the same issue on my Pixel 8 Pro. When connected to a 5G network, the phone gets warm if I browse the web for over 5 minutes. The battery life is noticeably worse on mobile data as well, with the phone getting around 4-4.5 hours of screen-on time over 12–14 hours of general use.

The Tensor G3 inside the Pixel 8 series uses the same Exynos 5300 modem as the Tensor G2. There might be minor improvements, but Google and Samsung have not detailed them. The Exynos modem is fabricated on Samsung's 4nm EUV node, which the company claims makes it more efficient than its predecessor, the Exynos 5123. While that might be the case, the improvement does not seem to be big enough.

compatible Pixels. That update could contain some Pixel 8-specific bug fixes and enhancements, especially since these phones have only received one software update since their release. But given that the same connectivity issues have plagued the previous two Pixel phones, don't expect radical improvements.

Switching the Pixel 8 to LTE-only mode seems to help reduce the battery drain. You can find this option under Network and internet > SIMs > [operator name] > Preferred network type. But then, you will miss out on the blazing-fast data speeds that 5G networks offer.

As things stand currently, if you primarily use your phone on mobile data, you are better off getting one of the best Android phones powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Qualcomm chips are known for their excellent baseband and connectivity features.

https://www.androidpolice.com/googl...=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1698837268

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meet_nanda said:
As observed in the past Pixel releases since Pixel 6, preorder promo was the best in terms of price/freebies.
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thanks for the info.
i was waiting for reviews first before purchasing it, ever since the specs were leaked. will just wait when the price drops...or maybe p9 already come out by then :s13:
 
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Zappalapa said:
thanks for the info.
i was waiting for reviews first before purchasing it, ever since the specs were leaked. will just wait when the price drops...or maybe p9 already come out by then :s13:
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You will most likely repeat the same when P9 is out...
 
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