Google’s Response to Benchmark Apps on Pixel 8 Devices: What You Need to Know
The Google Pixel 8 series has once again received positive reviews for its camera technology, while the phones’ performance has received mixed reviews. Every year we get asked about the capabilities of the Pixel phones and how it can handle common tasks and more without breaking down.
Recently, it has been reported that Google has blocked benchmark apps to prevent people from testing the Pixel 8 phones and comparing their performance with other flagship devices. It’s a tool used by tech enthusiasts and reviewers to measure its level against other similar hardware.
So is it true that Google prevented people from using these apps on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro? Speaking from our own experience earlier this month, we noticed that when we searched for GeekBench and Antutu or 3D Mark, the Play Store search results did not mention these apps.
But we found all three apps on the Play Store and even ran benchmark tests on the Pixel 8 models, which means that Google hasn’t blocked them anymore or it was just a technical issue that prevented people from installing these apps on the phones.
We’re unlikely to hear the real story from Google anytime soon, but the benchmark apps are now listed so more people can test the phones and get closer to the real performance of the new Pixel 8 series launched in India. from 75,999 rubles this year.
The new Pixel 8 series phones are powered by the Tensor G3 chip, which many claim is based on Samsung’s Exynos 2300 SoC built on a 4nm process. The Pixel 8 this year has 8GB of RAM, while the Pixel 8 Pro comes standard with 12GB of RAM. The new AI capabilities of the Pixel 8 cameras give it a new dimension, not only for stills but also for videos.
