Google has limited the Pixel 8’s flashlight to half intensity when toggled as a torch through the Quick Settings tile or the lockscreen shortcut. You can use third-party apps to get a full ...

While it's intended to be used for low-light photography, I'd be willing to bet most buyers use their phone's LED as a handy flashlight in dark environments. It's too bad the Pixel sucks at this.

Google Pixel 8 defaults LED flash to 50% brightness for unknown reasons. You can use third-party flashlight apps like Simple Flashlight or FlashDim to bypass this ...