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Why buy from The Tech Gadgets
85%+ Battery Health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
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Our own warranty for twelve months. You deal with us directly.
Phonecheck Tested
Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.
What's in the box
- Your Google Pixel 8 Pro – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Google Pixel 8 Pro – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
This refurbished Google Pixel 8 Pro is unlocked for every UK network and costs from £320. It's a used phone, tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, in 128GB, 256GB or 512GB. It has a 5x telephoto camera and Google updates until October 2030, plus our 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch by 3pm.
Specs checked 30 Sep 2026 against Google's Pixel Help update policy and GSMArena's specifications (the Google Store UK no longer lists this model). Updated 30 Sep 2026
6.7-inch
Display6.7-inch LTPO OLED, 1344 x 2992, 1–120Hz50MP wide
Cameras(OIS), 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x telephoto; 10.5MP front5
Battery (when new)050mAh; 30W wired, 23W wirelessUnlocked
Network and SIM5G; nano-SIM + eSIMSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Storage and RAM
- 128GB, 256GB or 512GB; 12GB RAM
- Colours
- Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM
- Display
- 6.7-inch LTPO OLED, 1344 x 2992, 1–120Hz
- Processor
- Google Tensor G3
- Cameras
- 50MP wide (OIS), 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 5x telephoto; 10.5MP front
- Battery (when new)
- 5,050mAh; 30W wired, 23W wireless
- Software support
- Android and security updates to October 2030 (Google, seven years); IP68
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- Phone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging.
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester
- Returns
- 14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
It's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, with 5G. GSMArena lists a nano-SIM plus eSIM, so you can run two numbers. Wi-Fi 7 support is listed for fast home broadband.
02Display
GSMArena lists a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED at 1344 x 2992 with a refresh rate that varies from 1Hz to 120Hz, and up to 2,400 nits peak brightness. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 covers the front and back. It's the largest, sharpest screen in our Pixel range.
03Performance and storage
The Google Tensor G3 and 12GB of RAM run Google's on-device AI features, such as Magic Editor and Best Take, alongside everyday apps. Storage is 128GB, 256GB or 512GB with no memory card slot, so choose 256GB if you film a lot of video.
04Cameras
GSMArena lists a 50MP wide camera with OIS, a 48MP ultrawide and a 48MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, plus a 10.5MP front camera. The 5x lens is the main reason to choose the 8 Pro over the Pixel 7, which has no telephoto.
05Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 5,050mAh when new, with 30W wired and 23W wireless charging (GSMArena), plus reverse wireless charging for earbuds. Our minimum battery health at dispatch is at least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).
06Software updates
Google promises seven years of updates for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, counted from first availability on the US Google Store in October 2023. That means Android and security updates until October 2030, four years from today. It was rated IP68 when new; don't rely on that after refurbishment.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
This Pixel 8 Pro is pre-owned and refurbished by The Tech Gadgets: tested, cleaned, factory reset and removed from the previous owner's Google account, so Factory Reset Protection won't block you. Grades describe wear on the glass, frame and camera bar. Like New: no visible marks on the screen or body. Excellent: light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length. Very Good: visible marks on the body; the screen is in good shape. Every grade is fully working, tested and cleaned, with at least 85% battery health. See how we test and grade.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 7: GSMArena lists a 6.3-inch 90Hz screen, Tensor G2, 8GB RAM and no telephoto on the Pixel 7, and Google's updates for it end in October 2027. vs OnePlus 12: the OnePlus 12 has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 100W charging, but a shorter update promise. Browse refurbished Pixel phones.
Our view
Is a refurbished Google Pixel 8 Pro worth buying in 2026?
Yes, if you want flagship cameras and a phone you can keep for years. Google's update promise runs to October 2030, and the Tensor G3 and 5x telephoto still stand up well. The trade-offs are weight (213g) and that 128GB fills quickly if you shoot video.
Who it's for
Keen photographers who want optical zoom, and anyone who wants a big, sharp screen with long support. For a lighter, cheaper everyday Pixel, the Pixel 7 starts at £150. Compare storage and prices in our Pixel 8 Pro deals guide.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
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Is it unlocked?
Yes, it's unlocked for every UK network, with 5G, a nano-SIM slot and eSIM.
How long will the Pixel 8 Pro get updates?
Until October 2030. Google promises seven years of Android and security updates from its US launch in October 2023.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Google Pixel 8 Pro – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 7: which should I buy refurbished?
Buy the 8 Pro for the 5x telephoto and updates to 2030; buy the Pixel 7 to spend less. The Pixel 7 is from £150 here, with updates to October 2027.
Is there a Mint version?
Not currently. Google sold a Mint colour, but we list Bay, Obsidian and Porcelain only, and you receive the colour you order.
Is it signed out of the previous owner's Google account?
Yes. Every phone is factory reset and removed from the previous Google account before dispatch.
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