HIGHLIGHTS
1. Google Pixel 8 is likely to launch in October 2023.
2. Ahead of the launch, the Google flagship has visited the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) certification website.
3. The listing reveals the wireless charging details of the upcoming Pixel smartphone.
Google Pixel 8 series is expected to launch later this year.
The company is likely to launch two premium smartphones under its flagship series in October.
Unlike last year, Google did not preview the Pixel 8 series at I/O 2023.
However, there have been a lot of leaks in the past, which have revealed some key details about the Pixel 8 series. Adding to the development is a new listing on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) certification website.
The upcoming Google flagship has passed the regulatory website ahead of its official release.
The listing reveals that the Pixel 8 will offer support for wireless charging.
While the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro aren’t expected to be introduced until October, the Pixel 8 visited the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and ended up on its certification website.
The certification reveals (unsurprisingly) that the Pixel 8 will support wireless charging.
The listing reveals that the smaller and less expensive of the two flagship models will come with a model number of GKWS6.
Some Pixel fans will not be too pleased to note that the listing shows that the Pixel 8 will feature 12W wireless charging which is the same as found on the Pixel 7.
No improvements will be seen in that area. And with support for Qi standard 1.2.4, the Pixel 8 will not have the Qi2 charging standard which would allow the Pixel 8 to charge wirelessly using magnets like Apple’s MagSafe feature allows.
Don’t panic at the image of the “Pixel 8” used on the WPC’s listing of the phone. That is merely a placeholder and renders already seen for the Pixel 8 reveal thinner bezels than what you are looking at when viewing the WPC listing.
The latest rumored specs for the Pixel 8 call for a 6.2-inch OLED display which is a tenth of an inch smaller than the 6.3-inch display utilized by the Pixel 7. The screen will refresh at 120Hz.
The phone will be a little more rounded on the corners and the rear camera bar will make another appearance with a 64MP main camera, a 48MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.
A previous leak of a Pixel 8 case reveals that the phone will have three cameras on the back this year instead of the two seen on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7.
A 16MP front-facing camera is expected. The Google Tensor 3 should be under the hood and the basic configuration will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A 5000mAh battery will keep the lights on.
The latest rumored specs for the Pixel 8 Pro call for a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 1440 x 3120 (QHD+) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Tensor 3 will drive the device with the basic configuration weighing in at 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The rear camera bar will feature a 64MP main camera, a 48MP periscope lens telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. A front-facing 16MP camera will handle selfies and video chats.
A 5100mAh battery keeps the lights on and the phone will have a sensor that takes the user’s temperature.
Let’s take a look at the Google Pixel 8 specifications, features and other details known so far.
Google Pixel 8: Won’t Get Qi2 Wireless Charging Support
The Google Pixel 8 will be one of the two flagship smartphones from the company launching later this year. It has the model number GKWS6.
According to the listing, which explicitly confirms the moniker of the phone, the Pixel 8 will support 12W wireless charging.
In case you are wondering, yes, the wireless charging support is the same as the Pixel 7. Moreover, the listed Qi standard, which is 1.2.4, further reveals that the Pixel 8 will not support Qi2 wireless charging standard, which was announced recently to provide support for wireless charging using magnets like Apple’s MagSafe.
There is a placeholder image, which shows the Pixel phone with thick bezels around the display and a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. We revealed the exclusive Pixel 8 design renders, which show thinner bezels than the one used in the image for the WPC listing.
The screen of the Pixel 8 will continue to remain flat and sport a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. We also revealed that the phone has a 6.2-inch OLED display, which will be marginally smaller than the current Pixel 7’s 6.3-inch panel.
The Pixel 8 is more rounded around the corners, which helps it differentiate from the Pixel 7’s sort of boxy design. The rear camera will continue to sit on top of a horizontal visor-like module.
There will be a pill-shaped cutout to house a dual-camera setup. The phone also has an LED flash module and a tiny microphone cutout next to the camera sensors.
Our leaks suggest that the Pixel 8 will measure roughly about 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm. The device is also likely to feature the upcoming Tensor G3 SoC under the hood, which will likely have improved power efficiency over the predecessor SoC.
We can also expect the phone to launch with the latest Android 14 update out of the box. Other details about the phone are under wraps.
Like the Pixel 7 series, the upcoming Pixel 8 series is likely to launch in India as well. We will share more details about the same as and when available.
GOOGLE PIXEL 8 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 5.8 inches (14.73 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | May 10, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.85 GHz, Dual core, Cortex X1 + 2.35 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5.8 inches (14.73 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2268 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 433 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 79.46 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Design
| Height | 150.5 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 70.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 64 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 48 MP f/3.5, Telephoto Camera 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
GOOGLE PIXEL 8 PRO KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5100 mAh |
| Display | 6.52 inches (16.56 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | May 10, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.85 GHz, Dual core, Cortex X1 + 2.35 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.52 inches (16.56 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 527 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.71 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Design
| Height | 162.6 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 76.5 mm |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 64 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 48 MP f/3.5, Telephoto Camera 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on Google Pixel 8 & Google Pixel 8 Pro
1) What are the specifications of Google pixel 8 ?
Ans) The report also goes on to reveal certain key specifications of the Google Pixel 8 Pro. It is expected to sport a 6.52-inch display panel with a punch-hole style cutout for selfie camera. The dimensions are revealed to be 162.6×76.5×8.7mm, with a thickness of 12mm around the camera bump.
Notably, we saw the first-ever Pixel 8 series leak in November 2022. It revealed that the codenames for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are “Shiba” and “Husky” respectively. The report also suggested that the Pixel 8 series could see a new processor, most likely the Tensor G3, which had been codenamed “Zuma”.
2) What are the specifications of Google Pixel 8 Pro?
Ans) The report suggests the smartphone will sport a 5.8-inch display with the same punch-hole camera design up top. Other than that, features around the smartphone remain largely same as those seen on the Pixel 8 Pro renders.
Furthermore, the dimensions are expected to be 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm, with a maximum thickness of 12mm around the camera module. This makes it smaller than the Pixel 7.
Apart from the dimensions and screen size, the Pixel 8 will likely be powered by the yet-to-be announced Tensor G3 processor from Google. The full-HD+ screen could come with a resolution of 2268 x 1080 pixels. Other specifications could be leaked closer to the expected Google I/O 2023 launch.
3) Pixel 8 Design Renders: What You Need to Know?
Ans) The Google Pixel 8 will be the entry-level flagship in the company’s premium smartphone lineup for 2023 and is expected to be unveiled in May 2023.
Ahead of the launch, tipster OnLeaks has shared the design renders of the upcoming Pixel flagship smartphone, which reveal that it will continue to feature a dual-camera setup.
The phone is likely to miss out on a telephoto camera sensor, which might remain exclusive to the Pixel 8 Pro.
There is an LED flash outside the oval-shaped camera module on the protruding visor. The phone is a lot more rounded around the corners.
This itself gives the Pixel 8 a different look compared to the boxy design of the Pixel 7. The change in design also has resulted in the Pixel 8 sporting a smaller display.
OnLeaks tells us that the Pixel 8 will have a circa 5.8-inch display. The screen will remain flat and sport a hole-punch cutout at the top centre.
The Pixel 8 is also smaller than its predecessor, according to OnLeaks.
The phone will measure roughly about 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm. If you include the thick camera visor, the Pixel 8 will measure 12mm.
The frame is curved and houses the power and volume buttons on the right edge.
We can also see some antenna lines on the frame, suggesting that the phone will come with a metal chassis.
At the bottom edge, there is the USB Type-C port with cutouts for the primary speaker and the microphone.
4) Google Pixel 8 series: what we know so far?
Ans) There isn’t much known about the Pixel 8 yet but based on leaks so far here’s what we know:
Pixel 8 is expected to feature a FHD+ display with 2268 x 1080 resolution.
The smartphone along with the Pixel 8 Pro will be powered by a new chipset called ‘Zuma’ which will most likely be the Tensor G3 chipset.
Speaking about the Pixel 8 Pro, it will come with this new built-in thermometer that can be used to measure your body’s temperature. It has an infrared sensor that is placed at the back next to the cameras. This feature is however, said to be restricted to the Pro variant and not the Pixel 8.
The Pixel 8 Pro is also said to sport Samsung’s 50MP ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor that is 1/1.12-inch in size making it Samsung’s biggest camera sensor yet. A bigger camera sensor will result in photos having better images and higher resolution as well.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is also expected to feature a 6.52-inch display.
5) Google Pixel 8 certification confirms no upgrade in wireless charging speed.Details?
Ans) No Qi2 wireless charging for the Google Pixel 8
The Google Pixel 8 with the model number GKWS6 has been certified by the Wireless Power Consortium to come with Qi wireless charging support. The certification also confirms that the Pixel 8 will offer a maximum of 12W wireless charging speed. This also means that we won’t see the new Qi2 wireless charging technology on the Pixel 8.
Announced earlier this year, Qi2 is an upgrade over Qi as it’s built on Apple’s MagSafe technology using magnets that ensures effective wireless charging. The iPhone 15 series is also reportedly getting compatibility for Qi2 wireless charging other than MagSafe charging, which means access to cheaper third-party magnetic wireless chargers.
There’s no confirmation on whether the Pixel 8 Pro will be compatible with Qi2 but considering how the Pixel 8 will not it seems unlikely for the ‘Pro’ variant too.
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