{"product_id":"refurbished-google-pixel-8-uk","title":"Google Pixel 8 – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refurbished Pixel 8 is unlocked for every UK network and costs from £192. It's a used Google Pixel 8, tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, in 128GB or 256GB, with at least 85% battery health on every grade. It includes our 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch on orders by 3pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs checked 1 Oct 2026 against Google's specifications and GSMArena. Updated 1 Oct 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage and RAM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128GB or 256GB; 8GB RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint, Rose, Hazel, Obsidian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2-inch OLED, 2400 x 1080, 60-120Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoogle Tensor G3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCameras\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50MP wide (OIS) + 12MP ultrawide; 10.5MP front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery (when new)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,575mAh; 27W wired, 18W wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 2030; IP68 when new\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery health\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent, Very Good), minimum at dispatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"Refurbished\" means\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Pixel 8 is pre-owned and refurbished by The Tech Gadgets: tested, cleaned, factory reset and signed out of the previous owner's account, so activation locks won't block you. Grades describe cosmetic wear only; every grade works fully and has at least 85% battery health. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-grade\"\u003ehow we grade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, on 5G. SIM support is listed as nano-SIM + eSIM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoogle's specifications list a 6.2-inch OLED, 2400 x 1080, 60-120Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt runs on the Google Tensor G3 with 8GB of RAM. Storage options are 128GB or 256GB with no memory card slot, so choose a larger size if you keep lots of photos and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoogle's specifications list 50MP wide (OIS) + 12MP ultrawide on the back and a 10.5MP front camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery and charging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe battery is rated at 4,575mAh when new. Charging: 27W wired, 18W wireless. Our minimum battery health at dispatch is at least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoftware updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoogle states 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first US Google Store availability, which runs until October 2030. It shipped with Android 14. It was rated IP68 when new; don't rely on that after refurbishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs a refurbished Pixel 8 worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want a current flagship for less than new. Key points: 7 years of updates; Compact 6.2-inch 120Hz display; Tensor G3. Software support runs to October 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits people who want a fast, current phone with strong cameras that will be supported for years. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refurbished-google-pixel-phones-uk\"\u003erefurbished Pixel phones\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePixel 8 vs Pixel 8a:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Pixel 8a has a 6.1-inch OLED, 2400 x 1080, 60-120Hz and the Google Tensor G3, with updates to May 2031. \u003cstrong\u003ePixel 8 vs Pixel 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Pixel 9 has a 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 2424 x 1080, 60-120Hz and the Google Tensor G4, with updates to August 2031. Specs from Google's specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch from Manchester. After 3pm Monday to Thursday we dispatch the next working day; after 3pm Friday or at the weekend, on Monday. UK bank holidays excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery (next working day) is £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty provided by The Tech Gadgets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if you've opened the box. We may deduct for handling beyond what's needed to inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items if you change your mind. You pay the return postage, and we refund you within 14 days of receiving the item. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is faulty, our warranty applies and you're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it unlocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's unlocked for every UK network, on 5G. SIM support: nano-SIM + eSIM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat battery health will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least 85% on every grade. That's our minimum battery health at dispatch for Like New, Excellent and Very Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe phone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug. Any USB-C charger works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long will the Pixel 8 get updates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoogle states 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first US Google Store availability, which runs until October 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a refurbished Pixel 8 worth it in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want a current flagship for less than new. Prices start at £192.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the grades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the cosmetic condition. Every grade is fully tested, works fully and has at least 85% battery health; see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-grade\"\u003ehow we grade\u003c\/a\u003e for what each grade means.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePixel 8 vs Pixel 8a: which should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the Pixel 8 if the 7 years of updates matters most to you. 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