Google Pixel 8 Series Faces Benchmark Controversy and Camera Challenges

Google has blocked the installation of benchmarking tools like GeekBench and 3DMark on its new Pixel 8 Series smartphones, indicating a focus on AI-driven efficiency rather than raw performance. The Tensor G3 chip in the Pixel 8 Series features a unique 9-core CPU architecture and a 10-core GPU with ray-tracing acceleration capabilities. Despite Google's restrictions, users have found workarounds to run benchmarking tools, revealing performance gaps compared to competitors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chip. Google's approach challenges the importance of benchmark scores in evaluating smartphone quality, emphasizing the value of AI capabilities.