With all eyes on Google’s newest smartphone — the Pixel 9 — last year’s model is seeing some big price cuts. Even better, the Pixel 8 still has some impressive specs.
Google’s Pixel 8 has seen a nearly 30% discount on Amazon, available now unlocked for $499
The Google Pixel 9 might be getting all the attention nowadays (especially with its access to Google’s new Gemini AI model), but the standard Pixel 8 is still impressive among Google’s lineup this year.
That’s because the Pixel 8 offers one of the best combinations of specs, features, and premium design at a price considerably lower than the competition. What’s more, Pixel 8 deals have been hovering around $500 for the past few months.
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The Google Pixel 8 features a Tensor G3 processor, the first Actua display on a Pixel, dual rear cameras, and Android 14 with seven years of software updates.
At that price, the Pixel 8 is not only difficult to ignore but perhaps the only phone you should consider if you’re shopping on a budget. You won’t find another phone like it under $500, and it’s only when you sift through the $800-$1,000 options that you find commendable competition.
A big reason why this is such a compelling option is the Tensor G3 chip, Google’s latest in-house processor that powers all of the Pixel 8’s AI and machine learning features. It’s not just a solid Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 alternative but a monumental reason why the Pixel 8 is such a great phone.
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The chip powers all the Google Pixel-ness of the Pixel 8, from transcribing voices in the Recorder app to letting you edit photos to your heart’s content with the AI-powered Magic Editor. The Google Assistant also takes advantage of the G3 to process your voice quicker and even summarize web pages for quickly consuming information. Alongside powering Google’s HDR pipeline for photography and ensuring Android 14 is slick and smooth, the G3 is one of the most capable smartphone chips on the market. And when paired with 8GB of RAM, you’ll never have a slow day.
The display is another huge reason to get this phone. The Pixel 8’s 6.
