Google, following the success of its Pixel 7 series, is gearing up to launch its latest smartphones, the Pixel 8 series, scheduled for release on October 4th. This eagerly anticipated series comprises two models: the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
According to a tweet by Kamila Wojciechowska, the regular version of this smartphone is expected to be priced at $699, marking a $100 increase compared to its predecessor, the Pixel 7 regular. On the other hand, Google has kept the price for the Pro version consistent with its predecessor, the Pixel 7 Pro, at $899.
UK base prices for the new Google products:
Google Pixel 8: 699 GBP
Google Pixel 8 Pro: 999 GBP.
Google Pixel Watch 2: 349 GBP.— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) September 24, 2023
It’s worth noting that there’s a price variance in the UK market. In the United Kingdom, renowned for its search engine, the Pixel 8 series starts at £699 for the regular model and climbs to £999 for the Pro version.
Specifications of the Google Pixel 8 Series
Several noteworthy changes distinguish the Pixel 8 series from its predecessor, particularly in terms of internals and the display. Both iterations of these smartphones will feature an LTPO OLED screen capable of adjusting the screen refresh rate based on the running applications.
While the previous Pixel 7 regular version supported a maximum of 90Hz refresh rate, the Pixel 8 can seamlessly switch between 60Hz and an impressive 120Hz. Meanwhile, the Pro series takes it a step further, with the screen refresh rate capable of dropping as low as 1Hz, delivering exceptional flexibility.
This year, the Pixel series is powered by the Google Tensor G3 processor, expected to deliver even better performance than the previous Google Tensor G2.
In the RAM department, Google has chosen to maintain 8GB for the regular Pixel 8 variant, while opting for a substantial 12GB for the Pixel 8 Pro variant, ensuring robust multitasking capabilities.
Lastly, although there haven’t been significant enhancements in the camera specifications, the Pixel 8 Pro version distinguishes itself with a noteworthy change. The ultrawide camera, previously sporting a 12MP resolution, now boasts an impressive 48MP resolution. This upgrade is anticipated to result in significantly improved photo quality compared to its predecessor, the Pixel 7 Pro.
