the Google Pixel 7 Y Pixel 7 Pro It might still be fresh off the assembly line, and both phones received kudos from us and other reviewers. But that doesn’t stop me from looking ahead to 2023 and wondering what Google can do to take its flagship smartphones to another level.
The Pixel 8 is inevitable as Google has shown no signs of slowing down in the smartphone business; In fact, quite the opposite. So while the next Pixel is being developed, I hope some of the following wish list ideas come to fruition.
This is what I want to see from the Pixel 8.
Better battery life
Google seems to have issues with battery lifeas evidenced by the lackluster longevity of the pixel 6 and the Pixel 7 series. Even with a 5,000 mAh power pack, the Pixel 7 Pro barely lasts 8 hours in Tom’s Guide’s battery life test. That’s pretty sad.
I suspect that Google needs to work more on Tensor’s energy efficiency. So for the Pixel 8 and Tensor G3, I want to see much better battery life. But then again, I said the same thing last year, and look where that got me.
faster charging
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro support fast wired charging at up to 30W. That’s better than Apple’s 20W, but slower than Samsung’s 45W and much slower than what OnePlus and Xiaomi offer for Their phones.
For the Pixel 8, I’d love to see even 65W. If battery life doesn’t improve, Google could at least give us the option to recharge the phone lightning fast.
stronger performance
Tensor G2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor. It offers much better performance especially in gaming. But Tensor remains behind its Qualcomm and Apple Silicon counterparts, far behind in the case of the latter. I want better CPU and GPU performance from Tensor G3.
The TPU, or Tensor Processing Unit, on Google’s silicon is certainly a sight to behold, thanks to all the cool things it can accomplish. I hope Tensor G3 continues to up the ante on what a smartphone can do with AI and machine learning. Really, blur photo and Magic Eraser (a carryover feature from the Pixel 6) are simply amazing capabilities. I expect the Pixel 8 to continue that trend.
brighter screen
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro increased screen brightness over the previous generation. Both phones topped 900 nits in our tests, which is very good. But when people like iPhone 14 Pro Y Galaxy S22 Ultra Push past 1,000 nits, and closer to 1,500, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro look dim in comparison.
I’d like to see Google use an even brighter panel for the Pixel 8 to compete with Apple and Samsung.
50MP RAW
Apple put a 48MP main sensor in the iPhone 14 Pro, which also lets you take RAW photos at the full 48MP. That unlocks great editing and cropping capabilities for some really beautiful photos. Both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro feature a 50MP Samsung GN1 main sensor, but their RAW photos are limited to 12.5MP pixel-split shots.
I want the Pixel 8 to unlock the full 50MP RAW. It’s a feature I’ve had fun with on the iPhone 14 Pro and I’d love to see Google catch up with Apple on this photography front.
Pixel 8 Perspective
We’re a year away from the Pixel 8, so there’s plenty of time for Google to plan how to improve the Pixel 7. So far, I’m really enjoying the Pixel 7 Pro – it’s hard to choose between that phone and the Galaxy. S22 Ultra for the title of best android phone as you can see in me Pixel 7 Pro vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra face to face The pixel is fantastic.
But battery life is still my biggest concern for the Pixel 8. Google has to figure this out. Whatever the underlying cause, the Pixel 8 needs to last longer on a charge if people are going to take Google’s flagship phones more seriously.
This is a wish list at the moment, but maybe Google will implement some of it. We will have to see.