Google Pixel 8: AI Work Handed to Servers, Camera App Concerns, and Upgrade Worthiness

Google's Pixel 8 and 8 Pro boast impressive on-device generative AI capabilities, but it appears that the Tensor G3 chip is not powerful enough to handle the workload. Many AI-based features require an internet connection and rely on Google's servers for processing, contrary to Google's claims. Users have experienced delays and lags, and some editing tasks are slower compared to competing devices. The Pixel 8's benchmark scores also indicate lower performance compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.