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Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders will start today. Here's everything we know about the phones.
The Google Pixel 8 series and the Pixel Watch 2 will be launching at the Made by Google event today, i.e., October 4th at 7:30 PM IST.
You can watch the Google Pixel 8 launch via the YouTube live-stream video below:
Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro expected price, availability details
The Pixel 8 could start at USD 699 (roughly around Rs 58,097) and the Pixel 8 Pro could begin at USD 899 (roughly around Rs 74,720). The new Pixels will go on pre-orders from today itself. In India, the Pixel 8 lineup will be available on Flipkart.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro specifications (expected)
| Models | Pixel 8 | Pixel 8 Pro |
| Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display with 60Hz-120Hz refresh rate | 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate. |
| Front camera | 10.5MP | 10.5MP |
| Rear cameras | 50MP+12MP (ultrawide) | 50+48MP (ultrawide)+48MP telephoto zoom up to 30x |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Memory | 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage | 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage |
| Battery | 4,575mAh battery, 27W fast charging, 18W wireless charging | 5,050mAh battery, 30W fast charging, 23W wireless charging |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
| Others | In-display fingerprint scanner, Face recognition, IP68 dust and water resistance | In-display fingerprint scanner, Face recognition, and IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Colours | Obsidian, Hazel and Rose | Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay |
The big news is that the Pixel Watch 2 will be making its way to India.
It looks very similar to its precursor but brings new features like Fitbit's multi-path heart rate sensor, Fitbit's stress management system, automatic workout-tracking, ‘Emergency Sharing' of your real-time location with your important contacts, and Medical Info with health services.
It would be made out of 100 percent aluminium with colour combinations like Polished Silver/Bay, Matte Black/Obsidian, Champagne Gold/Hazel and Polished Silver/Porcelain. You could also buy its new Metal Slim and Active Sport bands.
As per the Canadian carrier Telus, Google is going to announce the stable version of Android 14 and apparently, phones going all the way back to the Pixel 4a will get this update.
Among other things, there is a slight chance that Google would unveil new colours of Pixel Buds like Sky Blue and Porcelain.