People have grown quite sick of Google Pixel smartphones by this point in the year. Over the past few months, a continuous flow of leaks and rumors has circulated about the upcoming Pixels, to the extent that we knew virtually everything before Rick Osterloh even took the stage at Made by Google today.
But the Pixel 8 series brings plenty of reasons for excitement with some crucial design changes and an all-new processor. If you’re curious about these next-gen phones by the tech gaint, here’s everything you need to know about the Pixel 8 lineup.
Google Pixel 8: Specs and Features
The Google Pixel 8 features a 6.2-inch Actua display with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering 1,400 nits of brightness (with peaks reaching up to 2,000 nits), and it boasts a pixel density of 427 pixels per inch. An elegant glass and metal design houses it, and like many premium smartphones today, it embraces a punch-hole display, setting a fresh standard for the industry.
In terms of its camera, the Google Pixel 8 offers a strong camera performance, carrying a 50MP PD wide primary sensor, alongside a 12MP ultrawide camera and a 10.5MP selfie camera. Powering it all is a 4,575mAh battery that comes with 27W fast charging. Additionally, the Pixel 8 retains beloved features from its predecessor, such as Qi wireless charging support and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
When it comes to its processor, the Pixel 8 is driven by the Tensor G3 processor, providing both speed and improved efficiency compared to its predecessor, the Tensor G2. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and offers storage options of up to 256 GB.
The Google Pixel 8 comes preloaded with the latest Android 14 operating system. Google has significantly extended its software support, committing to providing up to seven years of security patches and major Android OS updates, representing a substantial improvement from the previous three-year support cycle.
Full Specifications
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM/ HSPA/ LTE/ 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS)/ 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 – GKWS6, G9BQD |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – GKWS6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – G9BQD |
PLATFORM
| OS | Android 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4×2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
DISPLAY
| Technology | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) |
BACK CAMERA
| Dual Camera Setup | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9″, 1.25µm |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
FRONT CAMERA
| Single Camera Setup | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1″, 1.22µm, PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
BATTERY
| Type | Li-Pol (non-removable) |
| Capacity | 4575 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 27W (wired) 18W (wireless) Reverse wireless |
STORAGE
| Card Slot | No |
| Internal | 128/256 GB |
| Type | UFS 3.1 |
COMMUNICATION
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Infra-red | No |
| Radio | Yes |
FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) |
| Others | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
OTHERS
| SIM | Dual-SIM (One Physical and One e-SIM) |
| Weight | 213g |
| Loudspeakers | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| RAM | 12GB |
Google Pixel 8 Pro: Specs and Features
The Google Pixel 8 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch Super Actua display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering up to 2400 nits of peak brightness, marking it as Google’s brightest display ever. Beneath the surface, it is powered by the new Tensor G3 chipset, which pairs with the Titan M2 Security Coprocessor and boasts 12GB of RAM. Google has committed to providing up to seven years of OS and security updates for this smartphone.
In terms of optics, the rear camera setup comprises a triple configuration that includes a primary 50MP Octa PD wide camera, a 48MP Quad PD ultrawide camera, and a 48MP Quad PD telephoto camera. Notably, the telephoto camera supports Super Res zoom capabilities of up to 30X, in addition to 5x telephoto optical zoom. Google consistently emphasizes AI integration in its Pixel series, and the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera incorporates several AI features, including Audio Magic Eraser, Magic Editor, Video Boost, AI Noise Reduction, Zoom Enhance, and Best Take.
On the front, you’ll find a 10.5MP selfie camera. The Pixel 8 Pro is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, ensuring durability. It holds an IP68 rating for protection against dust and splashes. An interesting addition to this year’s model is the temperature sensor, capable of measuring the temperature of various objects, including pans, beverages, baby bottles, and more.
Additional features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and various AI enhancements. The Google Pixel 8 Pro introduces Live Translate, facilitating face-to-face conversations in 49 languages, real-time message transcription, and sign translation. Moreover, the Call Screen feature enables Google Assistant to identify and filter out spam calls.
Full Specification
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM/ HSPA/ LTE/ 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS)/ 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 – G1MNW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 – GC3VE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – G1MNW 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – GC3VE |
PLATFORM
| OS | Android 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4×2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
DISPLAY
| Technology | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) |
BACK CAMERA
| Triple Camera Setup | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
FRONT CAMERA
| Single Camera Setup | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1″, 1.22µm, PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
BATTERY
| Type | Li-Pol (non-removable) |
| Capacity | 5050 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 30W (wired) 23W (wireless) Reverse wireless |
STORAGE
| Card Slot | No |
| Internal | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Type | UFS 3.1 |
COMMUNICATION
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Infra-red | No |
| Radio | Yes |
FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) |
| Others | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
OTHERS
| SIM | Dual-SIM (One Physical and One e-SIM) |
| Weight | 213g |
| Loudspeakers | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| RAM | 12GB |
The Pixel 8 will retail at Rs 75,999, while the bigger Pixel 8 Pro is priced at a whopping Rs 1,06,999 in India.