The Google Pixel 8 series, which includes the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, was launched earlier this month on October 4. The smartphones from the tech giant are powered by the Tensor G3 chip and run on Android 14 out-of-the-box. The Pro variant has recently secured the top rank in the DxOMark display test rankings. It was recently tested for durability, and the Pixel 8 Pro seems to have performed better than most of its contemporaries, including the recently launched iPhone 15 Pro Max.
YouTuber Jack, popularly known by his channel name JerryRigEverything, recently tests Pixel 8 Pro for its durability. The smartphone was tested for seven years of damage. As per their claims, the flagship model offers the brightest screen ever made by Google, which is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Made of recycled aluminium, the power and volume buttons of the smartphone can be easily removed with the help of a knife. The side panel of the Pixel 8 Pro has suffered some damage from a knife scratch.
The YouTuber then put the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 8 Pro side by side to show how the two smartphones differ when it comes to rear magnetic charging capabilities. The Google smartphone also has an infrared thermometer placed next to the LED flashlight. It can test the temperature of any body located within a radius of 2 inches and does not work for humans.
When put to the fire test, the smartphone developed a permanent burn mark after 17 seconds of exposure to flame. However, despite the damage to the screen, the smartphone’s fingerprint scanner continued to work. In the bend test, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max failed completely, the Pixel 8 Pro performed well in showing structural strength, with no cracks or fractures.
To recall the specifications, the Pixel 8 Pro features a 6.7-inch quad-HD (1,344×2,992 pixels) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 5,050mAh battery that supports 30W wired charging.
