Google is set to launch its next flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, on October 4. The phones have been the subject of numerous leaks in the lead-up to their launch, and the latest leak has revealed their possible pricing.
According to the leak, the Pixel 8 will be priced at $699 (approximately ₹58,000), while the Pixel 8 Pro will be priced at $999 (approximately ₹82,900). In India, the Pixel 8 is expected to start at ₹65,000, while the Pixel 8 Pro is expected to start at ₹90,000.
The Pixel 8 will feature a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Google Tensor G3 processor and will have a dual-lens rear camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The front-facing camera will be 10.5 megapixels. The phone will have a 4,600mAh battery and will be available with 128GB or 256GB of storage.
The Pixel 8 Pro will feature a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also be powered by the Google Tensor G3 processor and will have a triple-lens rear camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor. The front-facing camera will be 0.5 megapixels. The phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and will be available with 128GB or 256GB of storage.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are both expected to be released in India on October 4.
My thoughts on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
I am generally impressed with the specifications of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The Google Tensor G3 processor is expected to be a significant improvement over the Google Tensor G2 processor in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. The displays are also impressive, with a 120Hz refresh rate on both phones.
I am particularly interested in the camera systems on the two phones. The Pixel 8 Pro’s triple-lens rear camera system looks to be a significant upgrade over the dual-lens rear camera system on the Pixel 8. I am also excited to see how the Google Tensor G3 processor will improve the camera performance of both phones.
I am not sure if I will buy the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro. The price is a bit steep for me, but I am considering it. I will need to see more reviews and test the phones in person before making a decision.
What do you think about the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro?
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
