Ever since August, we have been hearing how Google is planning on upping its software support game for the latest Pixel 8 series phones, and today, a new report suggests that Google is thinking of bumping that number up to seven years for the new devices.
Google could urge all the other phone manufactures to catch up with seven years of software updates on Pixel 8 series
The report suggests that both the Pixel 8 series devices will get "seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates.” This information was provided by 91Mobiles and renowned leaker Kamila Wojciechowska. Wojciechowska actually shared the entire spec sheet of both phones, but of course, the highlight here is that you are getting the updates for that long.
At the time of writing, Google offers five years of Pixel updates, with three years of OS updates and two years of security matches. If the leaked spec sheet is true, then the seven years would mean five years of Android OS updates and two years of security updates for the Pixel 8 series, which is still impressive.
If this does happen, the new Pixel 8 series will easily surpass the likes of Samsung, which is offering four years of software updates, and this would also mean that other manufacturers will also have to actually go ahead and start offering better software update policies to ensure that users don't start jumping ship.
If you are more interested in the complete spec sheet of the Google Pixel 8 series, then you can check it out below.
| Pixel 8 | Pixel 8 Pro | |
| Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display with 60Hz-120Hz refresh rate. Up to 2,000 nits peak brightness | 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate. Up to 2,400 nits peak brightness |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 with Titan M2 security coprocessor | Google Tensor G3 with Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| RAM and storage | 8GB LPDDR5X RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage |
12GB LPDDR5X RAM Up to 1TB in the US and 512GB in the rest of the world, UFS 3.1 |
| Battery and charging | 4,575mAh with up to 27W fast charging Qi-certified wireless charging up to 18W |
5,050mAh with up to 30W fast charging Qi-certified wireless charging up to 23W |
| Security and OS updates | Seven years of OS and security updates | Seven years of OS and security updates |
| Cameras | 50MP Octa PD wide camera 12MP ultrawide camera OIS and EIS on wide 10.5MP Dual PD front camera |
50MP Octa PD wide camera 48MP Quad PD ultrawide camera 48MP Quad PD telephoto camera with Super Rez Zoom up to 30x OIS and EIS on wide and telephoto 10.5MP Dual PD front camera |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC |
| Material | Corning Gorilla Glas Victus cover and back IP68 rating |
Corning Gorilla Glas Victus 2 cover and back IP68 rating |
| Others | Under-display fingerprint sensor, Face ID | Under-display fingerprint sensor, Face ID |
The Google Pixel 8 series is going official on October 4th, later this year. The phones will launch alongside the Pixel Watch 2 and perhaps some new colors for the Pixel Buds. We will keep you posted as we hear more information on what Google has been up to so you can have a better understanding. Be sure to stay tuned.
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