Google's Benchmark App Blocking on Pixel 8 Phones: The Answer
The Google Pixel 8 series has been getting good reviews, especially for its camera technology, but there's mixed feedback on its overall performance.
The Google Pixel 8 series has been getting good reviews, especially for its camera technology, but there's mixed feedback on its overall performance. Every year, people wonder how well Pixel phones can handle everyday tasks and more.
Recently, there have been reports that Google may have prevented benchmark apps from working on Pixel 8 phones. These apps are used by tech enthusiasts and reviewers to see how the phones compare to others with similar hardware.
So, did Google really stop people from using these apps on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro? We looked into it earlier this month and couldn't find apps like GeekBench, Antutu, or 3D Mark in the Play Store search results. However, we eventually found these apps on the Play Store and were able to run benchmark tests on the Pixel 8 models. This suggests that Google may not have blocked them after all, or it could have been a technical issue that briefly prevented their installation.
While Google may not provide the full story anytime soon, the fact that these benchmark apps are now available means more people can test the phones and get a better idea of their actual performance. The new Pixel 8 series, which starts at Rs 75,999 in India, is powered by the Tensor G3 chip. Some believe this chip is based on Samsung's Exynos 2300 SoC, built using a 4nm process. The Pixel 8 has 8GB of RAM, and the Pixel 8 Pro comes with 12GB of RAM as a standard feature. The new AI features in the Pixel 8 cameras enhance both photos and videos.
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