Pixel 8 Review: Sooo CLOSE to Leaving iOS... 😳
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0:00 Skit
1:05 Hypocrite?
2:15 Design
8:23 Tensor
13:19 Camera
16:20 Battery
16:45 SIM
17:12 Switching to Android?
21:57 Biometrics
23:03 Software
23:56 Ecosystem Clash
27:46 Conclusion
29:58 Outro
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As someone who just switched from iOS to Android over iOS 16 and 17's bugs, the notification system is so so so much better. I can set notifications to silent and still get them, but on my time. Android let's me feel like I'm on control of my phone, instead of my phone being in control of me.
You can set notifications to silent and still get them on the Notification Center for iOS. I think most people's complaints about iOS' notification system is people genuinely not trying to set it up at all.
@@angeltorres7048 I think I've stopped using iOS at version 12 on the 5s so might not have the latest info but from my experience android 12+'s notification system is really customizable, you can allow only certain notifications for certain apps (like disable post/recommendation notifications and only allow DMs on a social media app) directly in the android settings, you can snooze a whole app's notifications, set them to silent, show notifications on the lock screen without showing their content while still showing content that doesn't contain sensitive data (a timer for example) don't know if the latest iOS has these features so if it does props to apple
@@angeltorres7048 It's just bias
The main reason I switched to Android is to get a headphone jack. God I wanted that iPhone SE 3 so bad. It's so cheap, but I just got too fed up of not being able to use my current phone with my lifetime supply of wired headsets that I have, so I kind of need a headphone jack.
@@angeltorres7048swiping from the middle of the screen to get notifications, having your notifications stay on your lock screen etc
You were the chosen one! It was said you would defend Apple, not leave it!
Yes, this is a different channel now.
Haha this comment wins 😂
I find it interesting to hear an Apple users perspective on this phone though. Also curious as an old viewer of Drew’s to see how he views the improving Pixels. Doesn’t really feel any different than before to me
Mkhd will protect you 😂
Bring balance to the ecosystem! Not leave it in darkness!
I broke my iphone just prior to pixel 8 pro came out so I switched. I have zero regrets. After years of iPhones, I'm actually excited about a phone. Big fan of the software and the user experience.
So a speed test for WiFi or cell signal then you will go back to Apple or Samsung pixel phones forgot to work on the part of the phone that matters. The signal strength and the cell coverage. Last when it overheats you will go back to Apple.
Says who? I've had 3 pixels in a row and don't miss my Samsung which had bad service cause of my service when I switched my service I was good . Funny how you spend 2 minutes reading a picture and think you know it all😂
@@mikecarr1484 overheats.. seems like a iphone 15 problem lmao, coming from a person who just got their iphone 15 pro max, and the ios 17.0.3 update did nothing to solve overheating, ios 17.1 rn
@@mikecarr1484as long as he doesn't do work in an area with poor mobile coverage and doesn't game, he won't encounter any of the problems.
Ditched iOS 5 years ago for the Samsung world, but considering a Pixel 2 watch. You have any thoughts on their wearables?
Broooo I rly appreciate your honesty. Since my iPhone broke I switched to the pixel 7 and I have literally no complains. The Pixel phone for mobile use and a Mac for all my computing is my way to go for the upcoming future.
My buddies are Samsung users and they love the Android plus Mac experience too
Absolutely cannot go wrong with the Mac the more I use the pixel the more I kinda like it over my iPhone ...I think 🤔
ironically, when i discovered this channel, i was unapologetically a pixel fanboy. now i daily an iphone 15 pro max 💀 and now drew went from bashing pixels to almost switching dont get me wrong though, i love pixels. but im an ios engineer so it just makes sense me to own an iphone. if i can find a reason to own a second phone, pixel would be my primary
Pixel is a good phone. Imagine when Google updates Android apps more frequently then iOS Google apps, it would be a game changer. Not to mention the Google AI abilities...
Funny thing is for a self proclaimed apple sheep, this channel is in fact pretty damn fair and balanced, as compared to those touchy apple fanboy tech channels who just can't shut up about how great apple is and freak out at any criticism of their idol
@TheErrorInBlack the android updates are garanteed for 7 years !
@@TimelyAdventureliterally the only people who care about android vs ios are android users 💀
@@ballooneyjr4294 as a former android user now fully ensconced in the Apple ecosystem, and as someone who doesn’t think Apple has as much incentive to do the best for consumers without a robust competing platform, such as android, I do care about android.
Props to your thoughtful and honest attempt to try out Android. As the old saying goes: people outside want in (the walled garden) and inside want out. But it's rare to see some genuine attempt from youtubers to actually take a serious plunge beyond clickbaiting.
I switched from Android to iPhone about 6 years ago but recently wondered what it would be like to have an Android again...so....in addition to my iPhone 14 Pro I recently got another phone line and bought the Google Pixel 8 as a spare in case of loss, theft or broken iPhone. Wow. I love it. It's just the size of my 14 Pro and after a 6 year hiatus from Android, I've fallen in love again. The Pixel 8 is speedy, the display is gorgeous and the way you can arrange the icons across the home screens is miles ahead of the iPhone iOS. It's a LOT easier. The only thing that it lacks is a consistent face ID to unlock it. Apple's face ID is miles ahead though in good lighting the Pixel 8 is fairly reliable. The fingerprint way of unlocking on the Pixel 8 is very dependable and works every time. All in all, I love it for a second phone and could even live with it as my primary phone. Great job, Google. You made me love Android again. By the way, I went with the Google Pixel 8 because the Samsung S7 Galaxy edge that was my last Android phone had so much bloatware on it. The Google Pixel is pretty clean!
I'm an Android user that has been commenting sporadically for a few years now. I'm on the pixel 7. Sooo close to getting you! It's really interesting what part of the 'ecosystem' will trap someone. Also, it seems crazy to me that you just have one of a few phones (relatively) in order to use your basic banking resources. Honestly, it seems like if Google, Amazon, or Meta would do something like that people would be in an absolute uproar about it.
As an accounting professional, I think it is illogical to go all in on a single bank. Quite limiting even. And how one person running a business would have that much trouble remembering a password (or getting a passwords manager?) is beyond me. I feel like this video, like many videos, is just some mild rage-bait.
I switched from an iPhone 14 Pro to a Pixel 8 Pro - no regrets. Apple makes awesome devices, but I really like my Pixel.
I’m waiting on a OnePlus Open and maybe switching from my 15 pro
Apple mafia stand back and stand by. Apple season is over. Google gangsters have taken over.
Stay off that Flossy slang! You’re not about that life lol!
@@Aggie4life77 you right I'm not 🤣🤣🤣
It's probably one of your best videos. Good explanation of pros and cons. Also highlights the challenges with changing eco systems. Definitely shows why Apple did things like the Apple Card and savings account and has gone so hard on services. It makes it much harder and more expensive to switch. I noticed you've been using Pixel 8 for videos, and that has made me want to get one since they have looked great. It has been hard not to pull the trigger. I have always liked the pictures, the automation and intelligence has been awesome, now great video. Hard to see what it is missing or could do better.
I have to say that this is the most balanced review I have ever seen from Drew 👌👍😊 He is definitely come a long ways with his character plays and his video content creation style is second to none... I'm one of the type of people that switch between ecosystems but I definitely have to say that there are benefits on both sides and he's definitely correct about the app optimizations... Developers are in the game for one reason one reason only and that's to make money and they know that people on the iPhone side will spend more money than people on the Android side so they don't really worry about Android as much
But as someone who probably needs to deal with notifications, doesn't the fact that iOS hides notifications bother you? I tried switching to the iPhone several times (better hardware, camera, battery life) but I couldn't get over how my notifications would get hidden. If I received an important notification that I do want to respond to but if I'm busy, I'll leave it for later. Or if I'd have to wait until I get home to get on my computer to send files to someone. But during that time, I may want to do something else on my phone, like send a quick email or create a calendar event or send a text. If I unlock my iPhone to do anything and don't deal with the notification yet, it gets hidden. So I'll have to remember to check notifications later to respond to the ones I wanted to respond to. But often, I'd forget to do that since they were hidden. Sure, I could snooze them, but that's an extra step I don't have to do on Android.
If I ever switched to android, it’d be a pixel. I think I’d prefer the “stock” android os compared to the skins other companies use.
sameee
as someone who loves android i am happy when both apple and android devices do well as it means better competition and better devices and prices for us as well
What i do like is using the power button as a camera button on my pixel as i can take photos so quickly compared to an iphone
Google made a good process with their custom chip considering it’s their third year. Give them couple of more years and they will definitely make a big progress.
Pixel 10 with the TSMC Chip hopefully gonna be the first really good tensor chip.
Finally he says "This is your Apple Sheep here" again my EYES 😭
I couldn't care less about camera bump or most of the design, except needing it lightweight and flat screened. I always use a phonecase anyway, so no wobble for me or many others doing the same.
I preordered one, and I love it. I still use my 15 Pro, but the camera is hands down better even on the base model
why do you still use your Iphone?
How do you use both phones by the way? Pixel 8 as your dedicated camera?
For regular users: If you bought a phone several years ago, wether its Apple, Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, brand-new old generations -- as long as it does what you need and some wants, I'm sure you'll be pretty satisfied with it. While its fine to listen, don't get mind-controlled. Influencers makes money out of their own thought bias. Always ask the question to yourself, do you really need it? do you have the money for it? If you have "extra" $1000, you have nothing else to spend it for, and you're old phone is broken, go ahead! But if its working fine like that old Samsung S8+, which is still snappy and does what you "need", then its just a plain "want". Have you ever taken a photo and shared to your family, and being question why the color looks like not real? or why the cloud in the picture is blurry? Did they ever asked about resolutions/megapixels? or how big the camera sensor? or what ISO did you use? or is it post-processed? ...On a very rare occasion, there could be (because you are trying to compare the same shot to another device), however most of the time, the conversation is mostly about what's in the photo that you've captured, as well as the memory and emotions recorded in it.
RISE OF THE PIXEL BOI
Ironically one of the things that made me stick to Android rather than switch to Apple is because of better software on the Apps I use. One Note, One Drive, Google Photos, all work better on Android and had more features. I agree that your work flow matters a lot.
I traded in my 14 Pro for the Pixel 8. No regrets. I love it. It's hardly talked about but I love the Shazam -like feature on the lock screen that identifies songs.
I also love the "now playing" feature.Screen call is also a great feature!
That is clutch, shazam on iphone never seems to work for me. Plus I love google searching on android, it's somehow so slow on the google app on iPhone, like as slow as an old android, but I'm trapped in Apple land for a few other reasons
@@TimelyAdventuretry to use the google app to identify songs when Shazam doesn't work. Press on the mic button in the google app when first opening it.
I had android for 10 years and finally got an iphone and well.... I dont see the big deal. Why are people so obsessed with iphones? I dont get it. Ill be going back to the pixel 8 soon.
I am the same with you, after Blackberry, I have been with Android all the way..
With a Laptop with Gnome, GSConnect (KDE Connect) seemlessly connects to Android, bringing eg. close-ish Airdrop, notifications, etc. I’d love for you to review a Linux-first laptop (eg Framework 13 with Linux). I think you’d like it - except for FCP missing - there is DaVinci Resolve It has amazing hardware, it is more environmentally friendly, and is fast. The AMD version is on faster than a MacBook at the same price point.
Ehh I just use Microsoft Edge. I even use it on Windows but Phone Link does so much more lol
Third party app support on android- as much as it may suck, will probably just never happen. Every year Samsung and Google have to talk about how well optimized apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok are on their phones, but Apple never has to because developers will do it for them. Google had to brag about tablet optimization for the pixel tablet, most likely paying a handful of companies that make the most popular apps to optimize them behind the scenes. It’s the sad reality but it’s impossible for Google to get every company to optimize their app for them.
Google doing the dirty job? Ain't it Samsung? I hear goodnotes coming to Windows PCs and Samsung tablets exclusively...?
I really like the Pixel due to the stock nature of Android, but yes app support is lacking. Hell even Google admits their apps sometimes work better on the iPhone than their own first party OS.
You know this a true google pixel video from Tailosive when it’s half an hour long
I have an iPhone 14 Pro and pixel 7. The pixel 7 has the better camera, and on top of that, I love the feature that has Google assistant auto answer non contacts.
Same... Eventually sold the iPhone 14 pro and got pixel 8
I appreciate you talking about the Apple card situation. I've been on the fence about making the Android switch, but I love the Apple wallet and card too much. On top of that, I got my kids' iPhones because we can manage screen time and purchases through our phones. If I made the switch, my wife would have to double down on the screen time stuff.
There are rumors that apple card will be killed because the bank that provides the services (Goldman) is done with apple and is loosing millions
I think most of the negativity about the tensor chips has been overblown. I mean they are absolutely terrible at benchmarking relative to the latest Apple or 8g2. But tendir 2 amd 1 we're competing against the 888 8g1, All of which were fabricated by samsung just like tensor and basically have the same thermal concerns. But even then, these aren't issues. You're going to notice browsing day today or doing anything besides gaming or maybe extremely aggressive use out in the sun. It shouldn't prove in 2025 when Google contracts with TSMC to take over tensor from Samsung. I do always find it amusing on Samsung phones try to dunk on pixels for their silicone and modem, when those are entirely Samsung parts.
On geek bench 6 for the CPU test My G3 was scoring pretty much the exact same as an 8+ gen 1. It is fine and for regular usage pretty much no one will be able to tell the difference.
Thinking about upgrading from my 6pro to 8pro, but not sure yet... This price increase left me wondering, and the 8 has too many compromises for me even tho I love the smaller form factor, I need the pro.
Do it I broke my 6 pro after I said I wouldn't upgrade. My wife got the 8 pro and I loved it so I got it. Best phone I ever had and I had alot
Yeah today was the year for me. Been with iOS since 4s BUT...I wanted something new and have been enjoying the Pixel 8 Pro with Google Nest products.
Great info. I'm not as technically savy as you by a long shot. I was just looking for a good camera for video at concerts. My Samsung S21 plus is horrible! I just bought the 8 for the Rolling Stones in a fee months. Will it give me decent low light video?
I have the 8 pro , I agree , the Face ID is hit and miss on the pixels , even the finger print sensor in my usage is hit and miss , weirdly at times it will work 3 or 4 times in a row flawlessly, then the next bunch of times I have to enter the pin because it just refuses to work , dunno what’s going on there , maybe I’ll try entering my finger prints again and see what happens. Nothing comes close to Face ID consistency On the iPhones. The pixel is ok , but there is a fair bit of gimmicky crap on board , most of which I suspect most people will use for the novelty period , then just let cobwebs get on them . I don’t game , but the pixel 8 pro seems to run very well for general duties , and seems fairly snappy in general operation. However , when comparing it to the recent iPhones , even my 12 pro max , on occasion you can see a slight delay on the rare odd occasion when a task is initiated, where the horsepower of the iPhones to just smoothly initiate the task without delay shows , but it’s not a deal breaker and for the most part the pixel is very snappy . My 14 pro max will remain my carry around , the 8 pro will be my second phone , I do like the photo editing software on the pixel and it seems to take comparable pics to my iPhone in general use for happy snaps( IE , they are pretty good), some of the other gimmicky items like the face swapping thing , maybe not so much a fan of , good to have all the same though .
One thing I find funny is that you can get a good portion of the pixel benefits on iPhone when it comes to AI stuff. Magic eraser? Google photos has it (but it’s locked under a subscription). Google home, Google assistant, Google lens, and it’s all very well implemented. Not only that but having ecosystem compatibility with the Chromebooks, and watch.
Yep. And I guaruntee Google will bring a lot of the new AI photo features to Photos for all within a year too.
You think you get the pixel benefits on other devices but you really don't like? Yes, you do get magic eraser under the subscription of Google photos, but you don't have it to the extent that us pixel users do. Same thing with the Google home and Google Assistant. The Google Assistant is unrivaled with how well it works on a Pixel phone versus other phones, especially with an iPhone because it wants you to use Siri. So it kind of defeats the purpose of using Siri to use Google Assistant. Same thing with Google lens Sure, you can get Google lens on any phone but it works so smooth on the pixel and It's built into our camera. And as far as the Google home, you can use that integration on a pixel to turn your device to do not disturb or turn it off or answer and manage calls, which you can't do one other things.
@@therealzuluking Yeah I get what you’re saying. I’m just saying that shortcuts + action button give a decent experience, especially since Google provides a lot of great alternatives for iPhone users. Sure I’m missing out on saving a tap on an app to use a shortcut and maybe some better integration, but both the Google app and the shortcuts app can easily make the functionality still there. Also those shortcuts syncing on my MacBook and having that functionality on all of my devices is pretty neat. Also with the Google home I’m positive there’s shortcuts that solve that issue.
@@theothernodude3139 no, because those things that I'm talking about are for pixel/ Android devices specifically. For example, you can have a shortcut for it to read your messages, but it will only do it on your Android device. It can't do it from the Google home speaker or something else. Some things if it's not an Android device or pixel device it won't do them because they can't talk to each other. The device that you want it to be used on does not give it that full control within the app
@@EricK-vw5wh 100%. I can’t wait for the audio eraser.
I have a Google Pixel 8 and adaptive brightness still adjusts when it's turned off. Has this happened to you? Please get back to me about this. Thanks
Processor speed was and still is an important feature. My iPhone Xr is still working reasonably well, I don’t need a new phone so often when the processor is still fine.
I went with the pixel 8 pro , used to enjoy my iphone , but i dont use any of the apple exclusive features like imessage , i use whats app , never air droped in my life , and for the past few years basicly all of iphones improvments have been on these exclusive features , last two ios updates have had nothing for me. The biggest thing for me to switch is the notifications , i just love how they work on android, i also prefer bigger screens but the pro max just feels so heavy to hold in comparison. Im so glad that the curved displays are going away also.
I have the 15 pro max it isn’t heavy to hold the weight feels the same as my 14 pro (non max)
I switched from android to the iphone 15 and the only thing i dislike is in the youtube app, you cant be in landscape while browsing the main page and you cant just press the arrow in the top left corner to go back because the arrow is not there i really miss it
A huge reason I am leaning more towards Pixels now over iOS is quite simple. Each year they keep improving and innovating. Where pretty much the opposite is true of iOS and iPhone. Back when I got my first iPhone which was a 5s in 2016, iPhone was light years ahead of Android and built with quality. Fast forward 7 years and now it's all about money and the quality has diminished greatly to the point I find myself bored with iOS. Don't get me wrong Pixels do have their issues, but this year Google has managed to fix damn near all my issues with their Pixels. I'm on an iPhone 13 now and I am heavily considering switching to a Pixel 8 soon. Because while iOS is reliable I wind up finding the features and setup Pixels offer over iPhone.
Long time Macbook user and part-time iPhone user here. I was switching between iPhone 13 and Pixel 7 and eventually just stuck with the Pixel. Android 14 is so good at this point, that I think many of my millenial peers in the US, who essentially have only used iPhones from day one, would be shocked by powerful and practical Android is. Android's notification system, especially if you get tons of emails in different inboxes, feels superior to Apple's. Like the accordion style previews you get on Android notifications - chef's kiss. I think the Apple logic is like, well, go read your emails when it's time to read your emails. That's cute and everything, but not useful. Also the scrollable Google Calendar widget - I mean it's so simple but so good. Little stuff like this adds up.
With the 15 Pro Max, I can confirm that the battery live is amazing. I leave for work in the morning with 80% battery, and come back home about 12 hours later with around 65%.
Yeah I don’t know how you do that lol. I leave with 100% around 5 am and have less than 65% by 4 or 5 pm
I definitely had to agree this person must have their phone on the charger at work or something like that there's no way just from the phone idling that long it's going to have 65%. It's too much stuff running in the background...
@@A_Well_Traveled_Man or they’re the person that says “my phone last forever” but plugs their phone in on their way to and from work and have a 30 minute drive
Hey, Drew, just for the sake of experiment: try to reduce all animations to 0.5 and see how the phone feels)
Interesting. So Google is listening to feedback, and keep improving the Pixel... All while Apple ignores feedback, and is slowly letting iOS deteriorate into a glitchy mush, full of bugs and performance issues.
iOS 17 has been perfectly stable for me and most people.
@@angeltorres7048 That’s not true. It’s affecting all iPhones. Most people are just not very observant. I’ve even looked at friends iPhones and seen stutters and glitches on all of them too. But they don’t notice (or care).
I probably purchased 3 to 4 phones a year. I have never once made a decision on a device based on what it was made of. I’m gonna put a case on it so whether or not it has plastic, glass, or aluminum or titanium or whether it’s round or whether it’s square, never a thought that actually went into my head other than the S23 ultra with those POS screen protectors.
S23 ultra has too much bloatware
@@Cre8Peace I cannot disagree with that. I hate the fact that I’m forced to have Samsung software, and Google software in order to be functional. I am currently looking for a private cell phone outside of my company issued iPhone 15 Pro Max. I am seriously looking at the Google pixel eight for that fact alone
I'm the same I've been tempted, but didn't realise how high the garden fences are 😅
Samsung phones can also grab the subject of our pics for you to paste wherever (Notes, messaging app etc)
I think only Magic Editor and Video Boost need the cloud. Audio Eraser and Magic Eraser happens on the Tensor.
Very relatable video. Also, Marcus by Goldman Sachs is the Apple Bank account, which as a 13 pro user I've had long before they connected with Apple. So you could easily just switch to that bank and their app is pretty standard, not a lot of bells and whistles on iPhone, so can't imagine it being too far behind on Android. I have so many bank accounts and credit cards and the hit to the credit score is like literally one point when they run a check. So it's truly negligible. I used to be team android and still admire it for many reasons. Wish I could use two phones at once like a techtuber
Great review!! Will apple card work on good wallet?
Here during the 10/10 skit portion 0:22 Just putting in a similar sentiment from the other comments. Also switched after a long time user since the iPhone 4S. I'm so glad I forgave them for giving me a bad note 7 cuz I'm loving my s23 ultra. They even have an iPhone mode if you really really like the home layout that much. Which would be perfect for older audiences honestly.
I had a pixel 6 pro but sold it because of the overheating issues, would you recommend I upgrade to the Pixel 8 (Not 8 pro)
Action button fancy way of saying programmable button which android has been doing awhile now but with single or double or triple press capabilities to enhance usefulness
This video is so helpful! I've been trying to decide between the Pixel 8 and 15. Thanks!
I like the volume switch. It’s much better when you need to turn off the volume immediately
Why don’t you try the newest Samsung phone? It would be interesting to see your experience now that you’ve tried the pixel.
The special editing tools that require being uploaded to the cloud is google’s backhanded tricky way of double dipping into both Apple’s way of doing things and their own. If you not only have to upload a photo to the cloud to edit it but then start relying on it for every photo cause it’s tedious to just upload single photos, you are now in google’s tricky backhanded sales pitch to get you to purchase a google one subscription. That way, they get to play the hero that’s “offering more base storage than apple for free”. Meanwhile, they sneak in that sales pitch for google one so now google is making money off hardware and cloud storage just like apple. The thing is, that means that any sort of use the SOC has for on device processing isn’t even considered or utilized. I don’t even have any clever analogy or joke to go with that. It’s just utterly pointless for these phones to have A: the kind of price point they target and B: the amount of money spent on not only r&d but on just the very concept of custom silicon. I guess ultimately, if you’re sticking with a pixel, it’s not that bad but it just seems like dirty business to me. Don’t get me wrong, Apple basically forcing every user to use iCloud to even backup the most basic iPhone user is just flat out wrong but Google isn’t much better. Especially considering that their price points will start to creep up over time like how KZhead premium has.
As a Galaxy user, magic eraser and subject lift all just work. No cloud. No internet connectivity bs required. Google has no excuse.
I’m also toying around with some android phones as an Apple sheep. The only thing I’ll point out in your video though Drew is you talk about the action button having little to no use for yourself and many other people then talk about how handy double click to open the camera is… you can just click the action button once to use the camera, so it seems like you found a use…
It might not have a magsafe ring but you can get cases that turn it into basically magsafe
iPhones have supported USB microphones for a very long time. I have connected many USB devices to my iPhone 7 by using the lightning to USB3 camera adapter. This includes a Behringer USB mixer, SSDs, USB Hubs with Ethernet ports, and everything works.
When I first read about the action button I said it would be useless. They should have just gotten rid of the mute switch and left it.
7:05 the case that i use on my iPhone 11 is an iHome case from Walmart and is so flush with the entire phone. It's somewhat thick but not as thick as OtterBox cases. There is no wobbling on the phone at all. All for $20😂 Also, did you say you like the high interest rates?🤨
Can't you just iPad mini for Twitter and Apple Bank, and keep the Pixel for consumption, camera and hotspot?
iPad Mini can't do Apple Pay
Can't make phone calls either
I've left Apple, and it didn't take a Pixel 8 to do it. I'm currently using a $50 Xiaomi phone, and its been fine for what I use my phone for. iOS 17 has been a shoddy mess and a disappointment, and on the Mac side I realized I've been using a Windows gaming laptop just fine for almost two years while I wait for Apple to make a Mac that feels like exactly what I need at a price that's comfortable...and then I came to the realization that they probably just aren't going to do that. My two year old Asus G15 does everything I need it to do, has more ports, has a 1440p screen, and an RTX 3070 so I can actually play games on it, and it was $1100. Apple has crawled up their own ass and is in real danger of suffocating up there. It's to the point where I'm willing to just give up my Apple Card and Watch to get out of Apple's "eCoSyStEm".
I have been waiting to switch. Hoping the 8a is good
Funny, for me the best part of switching to my Samsung was the software. Can't access an old Angry Birds that I'm feeling nostalgic for, because the devs delisted it? Sideload it, now I have it. Can't listen to my KZhead music playlist in the background without Premium? Sideload an app designed to solve that problem. Want to play a game that I have on my old Wii at home, on the go? Sideload an emulator. What iPhone does, it does well. But there have been so many things over the years that I wanted my iPhone to do that it just couldn't. Oh yeah also my new phone can unfold into a tablet, which is a feature I can't get on an iPhone. That's cool too. Cool as that feature is though, it's nothing compared to the sideloading and customization. And the sales and secondhand prices - I got an ecosystem that retailed for a total of $2710 new, for $775. Used Z Fold 4, refurbished Galaxy Watch 4 classic, used S Pen and case, new Galaxy Buds 2. The closest Apple equivalent would be an iPhone 14, iPad Mini 6, Apple Pencil 2, Apple Watch 7 44mm, AirPods 2 - I'd be looking at around $1300 to get all that in the same condition I bought the Samsung equivalents.
Nice! I’m waiting on a OnePlus Open so stoked for it. I tried the Pixel fold and then the Z Fold 5 (couldn’t get past the narrow screen). I love the foldables and I’m stoked for the Open
@teamflowerninja I actually really like the narrow screen on my closed Z Fold. It makes it really easy to type one- handed, or if i'm wanting to type two- handed I just open it up. One thing the OnePlus Open has going for it with that aspect ratio, though - if your inner screen ever breaks, you have a perfectly normal, fully functional phone still. Whereas the Z Fold's tall and narrow outer screen is designed as a compliment to the main event, not meant to stand on its own. It'll do in a pinch, and it excels at one handed use, but it's incredibly cramped for anything I would want to use two hands for, mitigated by the fact I can just unfold it.
Anyone used to watch Chris Pirillo? (I think that’s how you spell his name) Drew is on the exact same trajectory.
This was basically on point, not many people talk about the wallet app, I definitely like using Apple Pay, and now Apple Pay later!! If google did stuff like that I might want to check out the pixel it looks great and makes me close to wanting to switch as well to Android
Google has Google Pay and the Google Wallet... can just tap my phone to a debit machine and pay. What am I missing?
@@dyscotopia well you’ve got Apple Pay later which is like affirm, and for someone who got denied all of those pay later services this really helped me out.
Google does have that. We have Google pay and also whenever you're using things such as Google maps? You can pay for transit directly within the app. You don't have to go to whatever means of transportation that you're using
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My coworker got the newest flagship Samsung. He constantly has issues calling or texting anyone in his family that all use iPhones. Android and iOS don’t play well together.
It would be nice if there wasn't the war when tech companies are friends as crossplatform is good
This really is a one sided war. Apple is not adding RCS which would solve many of these he problems people are having between the mobile os’s. The only real reason not to is that the green bubble is means of lockin. It a competitive advantage for Apple to keep the experience as bad as it can be to keep people in the walled garden.
That's mainly apples fault not wanting to add anything to android
@@Angel_Peg the iPhone it's original state would have been nothing without google maps and the features that they had on there phones Steve Jobs had to cooperate with different companies to make the iPhone great , now everyone is at war noone is going forward as it takes alot to say we are bad at making cameras or we are bad at ai As apple is bad at AI but fantastic at making chips but the thing is having alot of power in chips is nothing unless you are actually using it to its full potential via software and no company whether Google or apple or even Microsoft is using the full power of software as they have buggy code and user interfaces have not changed much
🤨 and i have no issues at all, calling and texting my family members: me with my 13 Pro and them with Samsung. And i also use WhatsApp on both my 13 Pro and my Lenovo laptop everyday. Everything works well
Actually thats what doze does...the phone when on standby,it delays some notifications as the devs have not optimised the dose notifications.Yeah still some big companies still didnt did that which leads to notification delays when the phone is on standby.
That background on the phone makes it look like the screen is cracked. :P
Tbh i been a iphone user all my life but google really did a excellent job on it
I daily drive a Pixel 8 Pro, and an iPhone 13 Pro. Pixels are awesome. iPhone is awesome too! Thus two phones, two operating systems for me. I love your videos Drew.
Would love to see your review of the Nothing Phone 2
I traded in my Pixel 7 for an iPhone 15 Pro and MAN, do I miss the Pixel experience. With a YT Premium coupon I could grab a P8 for $453 all in 🤔
You can buy a quad lock case that will give you mag ring support
I’ve had an iPhone for two years had pixel before that. Still miss many features. Fingerprint to unlock phone. Worked more reliably than Face ID. Especially if I’m using my phone in bed. Stock calculator sucks no calculation history Stock calendar sucks. Monthly view i can see i have an event but it doesnt say what it is without pressing on the day. Hard to see what i got going on compared to google calendar. Alarms don’t have a fade in option. Not having a distinct back swipe is annoying especially if i bring up the keyboard in an app by accident and i can’t swipe it away. Swiping to go back from wither side of the phone was way easier on android. Miss ability to “force” copy paste in multitasking view. The ios solution of doing a screenshot and copying from there is way more cumbersome No dedicated number row is super annoying I used to use split screen all the time on android. I really miss it. On iohone, after a phone call it goes back to the phone app. I often find mails accidentally calling people on accident. On android i never had this problem.
I've been using iPhone for almost 5 years now. I like my 14 Pro Max. I have a Pixel 7 as a second phone and it's pretty nice. It takes nice pictures and it's smooooth. The display is decent as well. The problem is resale. It sucks compared to Apple. Also, the fingerprint sensor is not very good. Other than those, good. If I ever switch back to Android, the Pixel is a front runner along with the Nothing phone.
I have never seen anyone go this hard in the paint for the Apple savings account and refer to normal banks as "3rd party". Also it sounds like you need a passwords manager.
The video quality in this video is great
The point about connecting an external microphone and that the camera app immediately recognizes it as a source is really fu**ing good. Many thanks for the tip! Now my wife can simply record her singing exercises. Thank you alot!
I won't consider any Google until Tensors aren't repackaged Exynos chips (made by TSMC)
$230ish to upgrade from Pixel 6a, but I used iPhone 15 Pro Max as my main phone. Trying to decide if I should upgrade my backup 6a for this price or not.
I use both simultaneously. I agree with all of the points Drew made about Android, only thing is I do care about iMessage, and I don't think any Android smartwatch rivals the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
If we're being honest, RCS Trumps iMessage now and the only thing that it might and I use the word might very heavily have an advantage over. RCS is video. But even then if you send a video it will prompt you to send it as a link so it doesn't lose quality. But if you have Google photos on your phone it will just open it up and Google photos so that's not even a hiccup
Goodbye favorite channel Apple sheep. Your old content will be missed. 😢
I’m into Apple. So if he switches I will unsubscribe because for me I only watch videos that’s about Apple. I need Apple techs.
Are you still recommending pixel 8 even though a few days ago google announced that out won't give pixel 8 as many AI features like how it will give the pixel 8 Pro?
Android really has come a long way, after my old iPhone X broke, I switched to one plus 11 and it’s been an absolute eye opener for me. Great battery life, smooth and user friendly ui, universal back button, red messaging, KZhead vanced and split screen. Really cool features.
Tailosive Tech, thank you for this review. I am exclusively an Android user. I have tried Google's phones (in the past), but they always disappointed me. My favorite phone was the LG V20; its fingerprint reader / screen unlocker was super-accurate. I currently use the Samsung S20 Ultra from 2020, and the fingerprint reader is not 100% accurate, and I end-up having to use my unlock pattern anyway. I won't buy the Google Pixel 8 since I am still getting software updates for the Samsung S20 Ultra, but at least I can see the direction Google is going. I am not a fan of the Samsung bloatware, so I WILL be leaving Samsung, eventually ... just not now.
Does it offer 7 yrs support for the Pixel 8 (not Pro) too?
I want a curved screen and I hate that my base S23 doesn't have it
Great video, I enjoyed this
I have to agree with the notifications on Android so hard, I get so many notifications either delayed or only when the screen is on somehow, fucking hate it.
Found your channel when you were roasting the Pixel Slate (classic!), so respect for giving the Pixel brand an unbiased review now. I dual wield iPhone and Pixels (with a Samsung tablet) and feel Apple has gotten a little comfortable at the top - competition is healthy for everyone.
You could add the magnets I think spigen is the one that sells it..
Even if Drew becomes an Android sheep, I’ll still watch his videos.
This is one of the best reviews I have seen in years. It feels like a human being making the review. Other reviews feel repetitive and manufactured.
Headphone jack?
Great review! I see things the same way you do for the most part, but I can't agree with you on your stance on Apple Card or Apple Savings. I do all of my banking with Chase and they have an outstanding app, awesome customer service, and ATMs and branches all throughout Southern California where I live. I despise Apple's walled garden approach and am seriously concerned about placing all my eggs in one basket. Giving Apple that much control over my life is a step too far for me. They're a hardware and software company first, not a bank like Chase, Wells Fargo, BofA, etc. I owned a Google Pixel 3 and 4 and absolutely loved the software and experience using my phone. In my experience, I found that I spent less time on my phone and would accomplish tasks much quicker than I would on my iPhone. Sending messages and writing messages is primarily what I do on my phone, and it was all made simpler with the quality of the dictation/transcription that Google Assistant offers. Also, I'm not sure what it is, but something about my iPhone makes me want to waste more time on things like social media where as that wasn't the case on my Google Pixels. Ultimately, I think that Google's approach the last few years has been spot on and if they figure a way around the iMessage objection that Apple users give to switching, they will rake in the $$ as Apple has been horribly negligent with Siri.
U haven't discussed much about battery man? That's a very important thing for me and everyone,plz reply on that in detail.
It's good
The fact that magic editor doesn't work out of the box is criminal. My Galaxy S21 can do subject lift and erase ojects exactly like the iPhone(previously owned the SE2 so can tell)like wtf Google? I don't like Galaxy but I bought it from my friend for a great price. Your vids recommending us buying used gadgets really helped so thanks, Drew!
It does work out of the box. If the photos app is updated, that's the only reason why it wouldn't
@@therealzuluking Well I hope you're right. Still feels so weird that Google tells you to upload pics to cloud instead of notifying you to update instead...
@@jockeyjeon9532 what? No it doesn't. It does tell you to update the app if it needs one.