New Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Features
Introducing the latest phones that are set to break the Apple-Samsung duopoly in the US phone market. The New Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro come with exciting features that give them a fighting chance against the competition.
Camera Upgrades
- Improved low-light photos, selfies, and zoom shots
- New Magic Editor, Best Take, and Audio Magic Eraser editing options
Brighter Displays
- Superbright, up to 2,400 nits Actua displays
Faster Processor
- More frugal Tensor G3 chipset
Increased Storage Options
- New, up to 1TB storage options
Android 14 and OS Updates
- First with Android 14 and 7 years of OS updates
Thermometer Feature (Pixel 8 Pro)
The unique Pixel 8 Pro thermometer feature allows users to take the temperature of drinks, meals, or foreheads. The thermometer app on the Pixel 8 Pro supports object temperature sensing with a range of -20C to 150C (-5F to 302F), and it can handle temperatures up to 200C (392F).
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Prices and Launch Date
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be available in various countries on October 11. The prices for different storage options are as follows:
| Model | 128GB | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | $999 | $1059 | $1179 | $1399 |
| Google Pixel 8 | $699 | $759 | N/A | N/A |
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Design and Specs
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro feature Gorilla Glass Victus-clad bodies with a unique camera strip on the back. The Pixel 8 Pro comes in Bay, Porcelain, and Obsidian colors, while the Pixel 8 comes in Hazel, Rose, and Obsidian colors. Both phones have bright Actua displays, with the Pixel 8 Pro boasting the brightest screen ever on a Pixel phone.
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Camera
The phones come with upgraded camera sensors and offer pro-level features for better low-light photos, sharper selfies, and zoom photos or videos. The Pixel 8 Pro also features a 5x optical periscope zoom kit for enhanced zoom capabilities.
Tensor G3 Processor and Storage
The Pixel 8 series is powered by the new Google Tensor G3 chipset, which offers increased performance and lower power consumption. The phones also come with higher storage options, up to 1TB.
Battery Life and Charging
The Pixel 8 has a 4,500mAh battery, while the Pixel 8 Pro boasts a 5,000mAh battery. Both phones offer comfortable “beyond 24-hour battery life.” However, the charging speeds are still at 30W, which means it may take about half an hour to charge the battery to 50%.
