Critical popcorn

You probably have already heard of the wondrous Pixel line, the smartphone line released by Google. The latest releases, the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are especially tantalizing. However, what we’re interested in today isn’t just their specs, but their capacity to handle casual gaming. Which is exactly what we’ll be looking into today!

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How it Performs for Casual Gaming

We’ll start this off with browser games, which are a common staple of mobile gaming. However, most browser games are pretty much expected to work well on most phones. 

As such, we are taking this to the next level by accessing a live casino based in the UK. This requires the phone to be able not only to run a simple game but a live one. If you’re not aware of live casino games, they are simply casino games, such as blackjack and roulette, which are real-time audio and video feeds of the games in question with a live host.

Thanks to the larger screen, especially on 8 Pro, you can enjoy the games just as much as if you were using a PC. Moreover, thanks to the stunning display featuring up to 120 Hz refresh rate, the games run smoothly regardless of how demanding live feeds can be. 

Next up, we have gaming apps. Since this is an Android device, and the operating system in question is developed by Google, you’ll enjoy the latest updates. As such, you’ll be able to enjoy all of the games offered in the Play Store, which is also run by Google.

Of course, when it comes to casual gamers, you’ll probably want to have multiple games installed. Luckily, you’ll have plenty of space to run the games, as the Pixel 8 comes with 128GB, up to 256GB, and the 8 Pro comes with 128GB that can be increased up to 1 TB.

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Features and Specs of the Google Pixel 8/8 Pro

Now that we have assessed that the devices in question would work for casual gamers, let’s get into all the features and specs that they have, which are quite exciting.

Let’s start this off with the dimensions, the Pixel 8 is 5.9in by 2.8in weighing in at 187g, while the 8 Pro is 6.4in by 3in at 213g. They come running the Android 14, and their system-on-chip is the Google Tenson G3. The RAM for the Pixel 8 is 8GB and the 8 Pro comes equipped with 12GB.

The battery life is nothing to scoff at either, with 4575 mAh for the Pixel 8, and 5050 mAh for the Pixel 8 Pro, meaning you’ll get to enjoy many hours of gaming on it. The most impressive aspect of the aforementioned line is its camera. Both phones have a front 10.5MP ultrawide lens and a rear 50MP field of view lens (wide). However, the 8 Pro also features a 48MP field of view (ultrawide) and a 48 field of view (telephoto) lens.

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When looking to purchase a device, it’s not quite enough to know just the facts about its specs. You need to thoroughly understand if it can meet your needs, especially as a casual gamer. However, we can safely say that both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be a wonderful choice in this case.