Google has finally unveiled the new Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. After myriads of leaks spanning over the past couple of months, we are finally here where we can look at Google's latest offerings. If you are looking for something that is stellar, then the new Pixel phones are something that you can look into.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are largely the same. However, there are a number of differences that you are going to tell you about, but for the most part, if you are looking for a definitive Google experience, I would suggest getting your and on the Pro variant as it will offer you the best experience.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are Google's best phones, with a lot of focus on AI
You can look at the specs of the latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. If you have been wondering whether or not Google has introduced something new, this is what you should be focusing on.
| Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| SoC | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Display | 6.2-inch OLED (1080x2400), 120Hz refresh rate, up to 2,000 nits peak brightness | 6.7-inch LTPO OLED (1344x2992) LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz, up to 2,400 nits peak brightness |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 12GB LPDDR5X RAM |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 |
| Battery | 4,575mAh | 5,050mAh, fast wired & wireless charging |
| Ports | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB TypCamera2 |
| Front camera | 10.5MP, f/2.2, 95 degree FoV | 10.5MP f/2.2 Dual PD |
| Rear camera | 50MP, f/1.68 Octa PD wide camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera with Autofocus, 125.8-degree FoV | 50MP f/1.68 Octa PD wide camera, 48MP f/1.95 quad PD ultrawide with 125.5-degree FoV, 48MP f/2.8 quad PD telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom |
| Dimensions | 5.9x2.8x0.4 inches (150.5x70.8x8.9mm) | 6.4x3.0x0.35 inches (162.6x76.5x8.8mm) |
| Weight | 6.6 ounces (187g) | 7.5 ounces (213g) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Now that you know what the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are offering, you would be happy to know that both devices look excellent, and Google has used some great color combinations, making the devices look even better than before.
Both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are equipped with the new Tensor G3 chipset, and according to the company, it is the most powerful chip that teh company has made. This will offer the biggest machine learning model that is 10x more complex than the one found on previous devices.
On the back, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro sport impressive cameras, so if you are a shutterbug, you would be happy to know that Google did not skimp on the cameras. The Pro variant packs an impressive 50MP f/1.68 Octa PD main wide camera, complemented by a 48MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with f/1.95 aperture. There is also an option for a 125.5-degree field of view and a 48-megapixel Quad PD telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.
If you are looking for a more affordable offering, then the regular Pixel 8 is going to bring you a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 10.5-megapixel selfie camera found on the front on both phones. Surprisingly, the Pro variant also has Pro mode, whereas, for some reason, the regular variant does not.
Moving on, both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are promised to get OS, security, and Feature Drop updates for up to seven years. Considering how most companies have been falling behind, this is an impressive number. To put things in perspective, your new Pixel phones will be viable until 2030 because that is how long they will be getting the new updates.
As far as the pricing and availability are concerned, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are now up for preorder. You can reserve your unit, and you will receive it once the phones are officially available in the market. Google has increased the price for both variants by $100, which means that the base variant is going to start at $699, whereas the Pro variant is going to start at $999. Google is offering free Pixel Buds Pro to those who preorder the standard version and Pixel Watch 2 to those who order the Pro variant. The standard version is available in Hazel, Rose, and Obsidian. If you want the Pro variant, then you are looking at Bay, Porcelain, and Obsidian.
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