Google's latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro promise significant upgrades, featuring design changes, a powerful Tensor G3 processor, and improved camera and Assistant capabilities. The Pixel 8 series, officially announced on October 4th, 2023, is available for preorder with prices starting at $700 for the Pixel 8 and $1,000 for the Pixel 8 Pro.
The devices showcase a more rounded screen design with curvier edges, a matte finish on the Pro, and flat screens. Both phones are powered by Google's Tensor G3 chipset, boasting efficiency, performance, and advanced AI capabilities. The Pixel 8 Pro introduces a new object temperature sensor, capable of measuring surface temperatures.
Camera improvements include new sensors for the Pixel 8 Pro, with a 50MP main lens, a 48MP ultrawide lens, and a periscope telephoto lens, offering up to 30x digital zoom. Both phones feature a 10.5MP front-facing camera. Notable software enhancements include Night Sight Video, Video Boost technology, and improved AI-powered voice control.
The Pixel 8 series is priced higher than its predecessors, starting at $700 for the Pixel 8 and $1,000 for the Pixel 8 Pro. Despite the price increase, Google's wide launch includes availability in twenty countries.
For those preordering the Pixel 8 Pro, a complimentary Pixel Watch 2 is included, while Pixel 8 buyers receive a pair of Buds Pro for free. Notably, the Pixel Pass subscription service, which bundled Google Fi services, has been discontinued.
The phones boast Actua-branded OLED displays with increased brightness levels, reaching 1,400 and 1,600 nits, supporting 2,000 and 2,400 nits outdoors. The Pixel 8 comes in Obsidian, Hazel, and Rose, while the Pixel 8 Pro offers Obsidian, Porcelain, and Bay color options.
Both Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro run on Android 14, with Google committing to seven years of full OS updates, a significant improvement in support compared to previous models. The Tensor G3 chipset powers the phones, with the Pixel 8 featuring 8GB of RAM and the Pixel 8 Pro boasting 12GB.
In terms of storage, the Pixel 8 offers 128GB and 256GB options, while the Pixel 8 Pro provides 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB choices. Both phones support wired and wireless charging, with the Pixel 8 Pro having a faster 30W charging speed compared to the Pixel 8's 27W.
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