Key Highlights
- Google Pixel 8 Series was launched in India four months ago.
- The company introduced both the devices in three colour options.
- Both smartphones are equipped with Tensor G3 SoC.
Google Pixel 8 Series is all set to come in a new colour option. Google has officially teased the new shade which will join the previously released three colour option. Pixel 8 Series was launched in India in October last year. The device is powered by in-house Tensor G3 SoC and runs on Android 13 out of the box. In addition to this, the Pixel phone features a 120Hz display and includes pixel-exclusive features powered by AI.
This week Google will release a new shade for the Google Pixel 8 series. Google hinted at the Minty Fresh colour option for the existing lineup. According to the tech giant, the new Minty Fresh colour option for the Pixel 8 series will be available on January 25. In terms of price, there will be no change, the new colour price might be in line with that of the existing models.
The Pixel 8 is already available in three colours Obsidian, Hazel and Rose. Whereas the Pixel 8 Pro comes in Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay colour options.
Pixel 8 Series specifications
The Google Pixel 8 features a 6.2-inch FHD+ Actua display with 1080 x 2400 pixels of resolution. The OLED screen has an Adaptive refresh rate ranging between 60Hz and 120Hz and supports 2,000 nits of peak brightness.
On the other hand, the Pixel 8 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch Super Actua display with 1344 x 2992 resolution and an Adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz and 20:9 aspect The LTPO OLED features a peak brightness of 2,400 nits. The screen is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. There is a temperature sensor on the back of the Pro model.
The devices are powered by Google Tensor G3 SoC with Titan M2 security coprocessor.
They come pre-loaded with Android 14 with Pixel-exclusive features onboard. For photos and videos, the Pixel 8 Series includes a similar 10.5-megapixel Dual PD sensor on the front panel for taking selfies. The selfie camera on the Pixel 8 has a fixed focus while the Pixel 8 Pro has an autofocus.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are highlighted with a primary 50MP Octa PD sensor with f/1.68 aperture. The secondary camera on the vanilla variant is a 12 MP ultrawide camera with an auto-focus. The pro model includes a 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus. The Pro’s camera system also includes a third 48 MP Quad PD telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.
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The Google Pixel 8 is backed by a 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired and 12W wireless fast charging support. On the other hand, the Pixel 8 Pro boasts a 4,950mAh battery.
