Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro launched: Tensor G3 SoC, 120Hz screen, 7 years of OS updates
Google introduced the next generation of its Pixel smartphones equipped with the new Tensor G3 processor, 50MP rear cameras, and 7 years of OS updates.
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| Google Pixel 8 (Hazel) and 8 Pro (Bay) |
New Pixel phones arrive!
After months of leaks, the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are now official.
The first of the two variants features a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen with a 2400 x 1080 resolution, a 2000 nits peak brightness, and a 60/120Hz refresh rate. It is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protected. Under the panel is the In-Display fingerprint scanner.
Inside is the Google Tensor G3 processor, Titan M2 security chip, 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage, dual SIM (nano+eSIM), and a 4,575mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging, and 18W wireless charging.
At the back is the 50MP f/1.68 main camera with 1/1.3-inch Samsung GN2 sensor and LDAF, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, macro option and LED flash. It supports 10-bit HDR recording, 8X zoom, and 4K at 60fps.
In front is the 10.5MP selfie camera with a Samsung 3J1 sensor with 4K at 60fps recording and face unlock.
The Pixel 8 measures 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm and weighs 187 grams and will come in either Obsidian, Hazel, or Rose colorways.
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| Google Pixel 8 Pro in Obsidian, Porcelain, and Bay colorways |
Up next is the Pro variant. It comes with a larger 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 2992 x 1344 resolution, a 1-120Hz refresh rate, and a 2,400 nits peak brightness. It is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protected. Under the panel is the In-Display fingerprint scanner.
Inside is the same Tensor 3 chip and Titan M2 security chip. Alongside are 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB (US only) UFS 3.1 storage, dual SIM (nano+eSIM), and 5,050mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging, 23W wireless charging.
At the back are the 50MP f/1.68 main camera with 1/1.3-inch Samsung GN2 sensor and LDAF, 48MP f/1.95 125-degree ultra-wide camera with macro option, and a 48MP f/2.8 5x telephoto camera with Samsung GM5 sensor and 30x digital zoom. It supports 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blur, and 4K at 60 fps recording.
In front is the 10.8MP selfie camera with a Samsung 3J1 sensor, 4K at 60fps recording and face unlock.
The Pixel 8 Pro measures 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8mm and weighs 213 grams. It will come in either Obsidian, Porcelain, or Bay colorways.
Other features of both phones include IP68 water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, 5G, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, USB-C 3.2, and NFC.
What is game-changing is that Google promises 7 years of OS updates for both phones.
See also: Longer than Apple's iPhone? Google promises 7 years of software updates for the Pixel 8 Series!
US price with direct-to-PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):
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| Google Pixel 8 series features |
Google Pixel 8 128GB - USD 699 (around PHP 39.7K)
Google Pixel 8 128GB - USD 759 (around PHP 43K)
Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB - USD 999 (around PHP 56.7K)
Google Pixel 8 Pro 256GB - USD 1,059 (around PHP 60K)
Google Pixel 8 Pro 512GB - USD 1,179 (around PHP 66.9K)
Google Pixel 8 Pro 1TB - USD 1,399 (around PHP 79.4K)
Both variants are now up for pre-order in the United States and select other countries. There is no word on availability and pricing for the Philippines.
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