Google will announce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro tonight, extending its hardware ecosystem to fight in the premium category with Apple’s new iPhones and Samsung’s S series. Google Pixel Series 8 is likely to be available for pre-order in India on October 5.

The Google Pixel series is anticipated to ma retain the same design characteristics as Series 7 smartphones. The Pixel 8 series is projected to experience a CPU generation shift, from Tensor G2 to Tensor G3. Google is also expected to employ an improved version of the Titan M2 processor.

Pixel 8 is anticipated to include 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, while Pixel 8 Pro may have 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, being Google’s own devices, will be the first to get Android 14 out of the box. They will also be IP68 certified for water resistance.

Google will announce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro tonight, extending its hardware ecosystem to fight in the premium category with Apple’s new iPhones and Samsung’s S series. Google Pixel Series 8 is likely to be available for pre-order in India on October 5.

The Google Pixel series is anticipated to ma retain the same design characteristics as Series 7 smartphones. The Pixel 8 series is projected to experience a CPU generation shift, from Tensor G2 to Tensor G3. Google is also expected to employ an improved version of the Titan M2 processor.

Pixel 8 is anticipated to include 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, while Pixel 8 Pro may have 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, being Google’s own devices, will be the first to get Android 14 out of the box. They will also be IP68 certified for water resistance.

The Pixel 8 may have a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display with a refresh rate ranging from 60 to 120Hz, whilst the Pixel 8 Pro may have a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120Hz.

Google is expected to supply a 4,500mAh battery in the Pixel 8 and a 5,000mAh cell in the Pixel 8 Pro. The adapter will not be included in the package.

Because Pixel phones are famed for their photography, the Google Pixel 8 would have a 50MP main sensor as well as a 12MP ultrawide lens, while the Pixel 8 Pro would have a 50MP main sensor as well as a 48MP ultrawide lens and a 48MP telephoto camera. For both variations, the selfie lens is likely to stay constant at 10.5MP.

The Google Pixel 8 is expected to cost approximately Rs. 59K, while the Pixel 8 Pro may cost more than Rs. 74K in India.