Google is all set to launch its new smartphone, the Google Pixel 8 series, on October 4th. Several leaks have already revealed the looks and price of this smartphone. Let’s find out what specifications can be expected from the Google Pixel 8 series.
According to leaks, the Pixel 8 phone will not see major changes compared to the Pixel 7 Pro. Its overall look is expected to remain almost the same. There will be a large cutout for the triple back camera setup. The build material will also be similar, with aluminum and glass similar to the Pixel 7 Pro.
The Google Pixel 8 will feature a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 3120×1440 pixels, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and brightness of up to 2,400 nits. It is expected to come with Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass for screen protection. The phone will come with an IP68 water-resistant rating. In terms of dimensions, the phone will measure 162.6mm in length, 76.5mm in width, 8.7mm in thickness, and weigh 213 grams.
The Google Pixel 8 will come with the new Tensor G3 SoC processor. It is expected to be based on Samsung’s Exynos 2300 SoC, which is built on a 3nm node and performs better than its previous models. The Pixel 8 Pro will have 12GB RAM and storage options up to 1TB only in the US. Other regions will have storage options up to 512GB. The phone will be powered by a 5,050mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging and 23W Qi-wireless charging.
In terms of camera setup, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is rumored to feature a 50-megapixel wide camera and a 48-megapixel Sony IMX787 ultrawide camera. It will also have a 48-megapixel 5x optical zoom Samsung GM5 telephoto camera, which can digitally zoom up to 30x. The Pixel 8 Pro will have a 10.5-megapixel selfie camera for selfies and videos.
As for the price, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is expected to be priced at £999/€1099 in the UK and Europe, while it will start at $899 in the US. Google is also offering an offer where those who pre-order the phone will get a free Pixel Watch 2. The Google phone will be available in three color options: black, white, and blue.
Summery:
– Google is set to launch its new smartphone, the Google Pixel 8, on October 4th.
– The design of the Pixel 8 is expected to be similar to the Pixel 7 Pro, with a triple back camera setup and an aluminum and glass build material.
– The Pixel 8 will feature a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 3120×1440 pixels, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and up to 2,400 nits of brightness.
– The phone will come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and an IP68 water-resistant rating.
– The Pixel 8 will be powered by the new Tensor G3 SoC processor, which is rumored to be based on Samsung’s Exynos 2300 SoC.
– The Pixel 8 Pro will have 12GB of RAM and storage options up to 1TB, while other variants will have up to 512GB of storage.
– The phone will have a 5,050mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 23W Qi-wireless charging support.
– The Pixel 8 Pro will support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 and will come with Android 14, along with 7 years of security updates.
– The camera setup of the Pixel 8 Pro will include a 50MP wide camera, a 48MP Sony IMX787 ultrawide camera, and a 48MP Samsung GM5 telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom.
– The Pixel 8 Pro will be priced at £999/€1099 in the UK and Europe, while the starting price in the US will be $899. Google is also offering a free Pixel Watch 2 with pre-orders of the phone.
– The Pixel 8 will have a 6.1-inch display, a 4,575mAh battery, and will be available in Obsidian, Hazel, and Rose color options.
– It is speculated that Google may also launch the Pixel Watch 2 alongside the Pixel 8 series. The starting price of the smartwatch is expected to be $29,0.
