Highlights
* Google plans to increase the price of the base model of the Pixel 8 5G.
* The Pixel 8 5G is set to launch in the US in early October and is expected to make its way to India later this year.
* Flipkart is expected to be the official e-commerce partner for the Pixel 8 series in India.
* Google Pixel 8 might see a $50-$100 price increase.
* The new device series is expected to launch in early October, similar to previous generations.
* Google Pixel 8 Series is expected to come with major upgrades and will be available in more regions this time.
Google is expected to launch its flagship smartphones later this year.
This would be the Google Pixel 8 series.
Unlike earlier generations, the brand did not tease the phone series ahead of its launch at I/O 2023 event but various leaks have given us a good idea of the design and features of the upcoming phones.
A new leak has shed some light on the standard model’s pricing in the US.
Google is expected to unveil its Pixel 8 series in October this year.
The latest leak by tipster Yogesh Brar sheds light on the pricing details of the Pixel 8 5G, further fueling anticipation for the release.
Apart from the price, the leak also has specifications and other details about this upcoming smartphone.
Google Pixel 8 price, launch timing, new fingerprint sensor tipped
According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the Google Pixel 8 is expected to be unveiled in early October, following the brand’s usual launch cycle. The phone might cost US $649 or $699. This is a slight price hike in its home country compared to what the last year’s base model retailed at.
Google Pixel 7 was priced at US $599 for the 128GB variant at launch, with 256GB variant setting you back at US $699.
The Google Pixel 8 is expected to feature substantial performance improvements, better camera, and display specs, but that’s not all.
The series might now come with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor which should solve a major complain that was seen with the previous gen devices.
Google Pixel 8 5G Leaked Launch Timeline
According to recent reports, it appears that Google is planning to raise the price of the Pixel 8 5G base model, which will be released later this year.
The upcoming device is expected to feature several upgrades in terms of specifications. While the Pixel 7 5G was initially launched in the US at $599 (approximately Rs 49,500), the Pixel 8 5G is rumoured to have a price range between $649 (approximately Rs 53,600) and $699 (approximately Rs 57,800) for its US release.
It is reported that the Pixel 8 5G is set to be launched in the US in early October. Given that the Pixel 7 series is already available for purchase in India, there are expectations that this phone or series will also make its way to India later this year.
The Pixel 8 series is likely to be made available for purchase through Flipkart, as it has been Google’s official e-commerce partner in India for their previous Pixel smartphone launches.
Google Pixel 8 5G Rumoured Specifications
According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the Pixel 8 5G is expected to feature a 6.71-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The device is said to be equipped with 8GB of RAM. Brar further suggests that Google will offer two storage options for the baseline flagship, namely 128GB and 256GB.
The Pixel 8 5G is rumoured to be powered by the Google Tensor G3 SoC, as recently tipped. This upcoming chipset is expected to include a prime Cortex X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores.
In terms of the camera setup, the Pixel 8 5G is said to have a dual-camera configuration on the rear.
It will supposedly feature a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), utilizing a Samsung GN2 sensor.
Additionally, the phone will retain a 12MP ultra-wide camera sensor at the back. An 11MP front camera will be incorporated into the Pixel 8 for selfies.
Google Pixel 8 Specifications (Expected)
* 6.17-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 1400-nits peak brightness, 427 PPI
* Google Tensor G3 chipset with WI-Fi 7, UFS 4.0 storage, ultrasonic fingerprint
* 50MP GN2 main + 12MP IMX386 ultra-wide + ToF camera sensors at the back, 11MP sensor for selfies
* 4,485mAH Battery with 20W fast wired charging, 12W wireless charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro Specifications (Expected)
* 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 1600-nits peak brightness, 490 PPI
* Google Tensor G3 chipset with WI-Fi 7, UFS 4.0 storage, ultrasonic fingerprint
* 50MP GN2 main + 64MP IMX787 ultra-wide + 48MP GM5 telephoto + ToF camera sensors at the back, 11MP sensor for selfies
* Thermometer at the back panel to measure temperatures, UWB chip
* 4,950mAH Battery with 23W fast wired charging, 12W wireless charging
There are no leaks regarding the pricing of the phone’s older sibling yet, the Pixel 8 Pro. To give you some context, the last-gen Pixel 7 Pro started at US $899 and the successor could see a similar price hike with the phone costing around US $999.
It remains to be seen if these devices will be able to justify paying more for them to the consumers.
The phones are also expected to be available in more regions this time around.
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 |
Faqs
1) What is Google Pixel 8 5G Price and Specifications (Leaked)?
Ans) It looks like Google might increase the price of the baseline Pixel 8 5G later this year.
The device is tipped to get many upgrades under the hood. The Pixel 7 5G was launched in the US for $599 (roughly Rs 49,500).
The Pixel 8 5G is now tipped to launch in the US at a price ranging between $649 (roughly Rs 53,600) and $699 (roughly Rs 57,800).
The Pixel 8 5G is said to launch in early October in the US.
Considering the Pixel 7 series is available for purchase in India, Google might launch the successor series later this year here as well. Pixel 8 series could be available for purchase via Flipkart, which has been Google’s official e-commerce partner in India.
The Pixel 8 5G, according to Brar, will sport a 6.71-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
There will be 8GB of RAM under the hood.
Brar also claims that Google will launch the baseline flagship with two storage options — 128GB and 256GB.
The phone is said to draw power from a Google Tensor G3 SoC under the hood, details of which were tipped recently.
The upcoming Google Tensor SoC is said to feature a prime Cortex X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores and four Cortex-A510.
On the back, there will be a dual-camera setup. The phone is said to feature a 50MP primary camera with support for optical image stabilisation (OIS). Google will use a Samsung GN2 sensor in the Pixel 8 5G, according to Brar.
The phone will continue to feature a 12MP ultra-wide camera sensor on the back. For selfies, the Pixel 8 will feature an 11MP front camera.
The device will boot Android 14 out of the box. It is also said to pack a 4,485mah battery under the hood.
There will be support for a slightly faster 24W fast charging and 12W wireless charging. Google has stopped bundling a charging adapter in the box and we do not expect anything different for the upcoming model.
2) Google Pixel 8: What you should expect?
Ans) Tipster has also revealed that Google Pixel 8 may feature a 6.17-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120H refresh rate.
This will be an interesting degrade as Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch display, possibly to make it more compact.
Although a 120Hz refresh rate would be a much-needed feature as standard Pixel phones have always been limited to a 60-90Hz refresh rate.
However, one of the notable upgrades is the Google Tensor G3 chipset which is expected to power the Google Pixel 8 series.
For photography, it may get a dual-camera setup of a 50MP (GN2) OIS camera coupled with a 12MP Ultra-wide lens.
For selfies, it is said to have an 11MP camera. Everything is expected to be backed by a 4485mah battery with the support of 24W wired and 12W wireless charging.
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