Il Google Pixel 8 it is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2023, thanks to its elegant design and its 50 megapixel rear camera. But how does the Pixel 8 perform in terms of photo and video quality? To find out, the specialized site DxOMark subjected the device to a series of extensive tests, evaluating its performance in different situations and shooting modes.
Google Pixel 8 reviewed by DxOMark, is the best in the "Premium" category
Today we discover that DxOMark has assigned the Pixel 8 a overall score of 148, placing it ninth in the global rankings and in first place among premium models.
The rear camera of the Google Pixel 8 consists of a main sensor from 50 megapixel with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and phase detection autofocus, and a 12 megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 125,8 degree field of view. The Pixel 8 It does not have a telephoto camera, but uses a digital zoom algorithm to bring subjects closer. The Pixel 8 also supports Ultra HDR mode, which allows you to capture images with greater dynamic range and better color rendition.
According to DxOMark, the Pixel 8 scored a score of 152 for photo quality, proving to be able to produce sharp, well-exposed images with pleasing colors in different light conditions. Among the strengths of the Pixel 8 are the skin tones, which are natural and faithful both indoors and outdoors, and the dynamic range, which allows you to preserve details in both shadow and light areas. The Pixel 8 also has fast and precise autofocus, which ensures good focus on moving subjects or at varying distances. Among the weak points of the Pixel 8 there are some cases of underexposure, especially in scenes with strong contrast, and some noise instabilities, which manifest themselves in low light situations or with light sources behind the subject. The Pixel 8 also has lower zoom quality than other high-end models, losing detail and sharpness at medium and long distances.
With regard to the video quality, the Pixel 8 got a score 148, confirming its excellent performance in terms of exposure, color, texture and stabilization. The Pixel 8 is capable of recording videos in Ultra HDR mode, which offers superior performance compared to SDR mode, especially in terms of brightness and saturation. Pixel 8 videos are smooth and stable, thanks to an effective stabilization system that reduces vibrations and image jumps. Even in this case, however, the Pixel 8 shows some limitations in terms of noise, which becomes evident in low light conditions or with backlit subjects, and zoom, which is unable to maintain good quality at long distances.
In conclusion, the Google Pixel 8 proved to be a high-level smartphone for photography and video, offering above-average image quality and in line with more expensive models. The Pixel 8 was able to make the most of the potential of the Ultra HDR mode, which improved the rendering of images in terms of contrast and color. The Pixel 8 also proved to have fast and reliable autofocus, detailed texture and effective stabilization. Among the points to improve are the noise management, which should be more uniform and less invasive, and the zoom quality, which should be sharper and more precise.
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