Google launched the Pixel 8 series earlier this month, which includes the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The smartphones have created a buzz on the internet with their new but not-so-different design, processor, and most importantly the latest Android version. However, this next-generation Pixel series has been reported to have some issues, and that too major ones. The iPhone 15 made noise on the internet due to its heating issue. Being an iPhone competitor, the Google Pixel 8 series is expected to come clean. However, the situation is even worse here. Let’s see what the Google Pixel 8 users are going through.
The Google Pixel smartphones have been facing the heating issue for a long time now. The predecessor, Google Pixel 7 series also got infamous for its heating issue and now the Pixel 8 series has it too. Users have taken this issue to X (formerly Twitter) and are blaming the chipset.
Along with the overheating issues, the Pixel 8 has been reported to have a poop battery life as well. Not a cool combo, right? However, it is what it is. Some users are blaming the ‘Mobile Data’ while some are blaming the ‘Always on Display’.
Now the connectivity issue on the Google Pixel 8 is a really annoying bug. Users have been facing a drop in calls and it also impacts Wi-Fi connectivity. However, it is not the first time a Pixel smartphone has faced connectivity issues. As reported by Android Police, Google Pixel smartphones were previously reported to have spotty reception, laggy web browsing, and call dropping too.
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As a matter of fact, I spoke about these issues with our smartphone expert, Darab Mansoor Ali, who has been using the Google Pixel 8 for quite a while now. Here’s what he said about it, “The heating and connectivity issues are the worst on Pixel 8. While doing basic stuff like Instagram and WhatsApp, the smartphone tends to heat up quite a bit, let alone while charging or playing games. Furthermore, the connectivity is also bad. I have experienced too many call drops even in the best network and Bluetooth connection also takes a few attempts at times.”