A few days after the presentation of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Proa leak revealed all its features. The new Google phones will debut on October 4, however, a promotional video and some screenshots from the official store completely revealed their specifications.
Information is courtesy of 91Mobiles and Kamila Wojciechowska, a leaker that has a good reputation for reporting Google devices. According to the data, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will include 6.2 and 6.7-inch AMOLED screens, respectively. Both will be more resistant to scratches, since they have Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
He photography section is the highlight of the Pixel, with the Pro model being the one that has the best features. In the case of the Pixel 8 we have a 50 megapixel Octa PD main camera, accompanied by a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle. For its part, The Pixel 8 Pro has a three-camera arrangement: main (50 MP Octa PD), ultra wide angle (48 MP) and telephoto (48 MP), the latter with zoom up to 30x magnification.
In the latter, Google promises full resolution captures and manual controls to adjust ISO values, capture speed and more. Modalities are offered for astrophotography, group photos or in low lighting conditions. Technology too will integrate a more robust editor in Google Photos to make studio-quality improvements.
Google bets on AI in its next phones
Another important component in the Pixel 8 is artificial intelligence. The promotional images of the Google Store mention that the Pixel 8 Pro uses AI to improve call quality, translation in real time and in the noise reduction in videos captured with the camera. The Audio Magic Eraser function relies on this technology to eliminate background sounds such as car horns or wind.
Both terminals will have the most recent version of the Tensor 3 chipset, accompanied by a Titan M2 coprocessor. Google claims that its phones are more powerful and efficient, with a battery that lasts all day under normal conditions of use. Finally, he promises up to seven years of Android updatestwo years more than they currently have.
Google will officially present the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on October 4. During the event, the technology company will also debut the new Pixel Watch 2.
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: features and price
Pixel 8 | Pixel 8 Pro | |
Screen | 6.2-inch AMOLED with up to 120 Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection | 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED with up to 120 Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection |
Cameras | 50 MP main (Octa PD), 12 MP ultra wide angle and front: 10.5 MP (Dual PD) | 50 MP main (Octa PD), 48 MP ultra wide angle (QuadPD), 48 MP telephoto (Quad PD) and front: 10.5 MP Dual PD |
Processor | Tensor 3 with Titan M2 coprocessor | Tensor 3 with Titan M2 coprocessor |
Memory | 8GB LPDDR5X RAM with 128GB and 256GB storage options | 12GB LPDDR5X RAM with 512GB and 1TB storage options (US) |
Battery | 4,575 mAh with 27W fast charging and 18W wireless charging. | 5,050 mAh with 30W fast charging and 23W wireless charging. |
OS | Android 14 with support for 7 years of updates | Android 14 with support for 7 years of updates |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
Sensor | Under-display fingerprint sensor, UWB support | Under-display fingerprint sensor, UWB support |
Colors | Obsidian, Hazelnut and Rose | Obsidian, Porcelain and Blue |
Price | $699 | $899 |