Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro launch in India confirmed; Pre-orders start October 5

Google has officially announced the Pixel 8 series launch date in India. Google is set to host an event to launch the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 on October 4 at 10:00 am (ET) or 07:30 pm (IST).

Now, the search giant has confirmed availability of the Google Pixel 8 series in India. Both the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be available for pre-order in India starting October 5. Additionally, the Pixel 8 series will be sold in India exclusively through Flipkart.

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Pre-orders in India

Google recently took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to confirm the Pixel 8 series pre-order date in the country. The tweet reads, "You know what they say, great things come in eights". As of now, there is no confirmation about the availability of the Pixel Watch 2 in India.

The Google Pixel 8 series is expected to feature a starting price of EUR 874.25 (roughly Rs. 78,400) in Europe. This suggests that the Pixel 8 price in India could start from under Rs 70,000. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 8 Pro price in India could start from under Rs 1,00,000.

To recall, the Pixel 7 price in India was set at Rs 59,999 when it launched in October 2022, while the Pixel 7 Pro fetched a price tag of Rs 84,999. Google only released the Pixel 7 series in an 8GB/128GB configuration in India last year, while the Pixel Watch wasn't unveiled in the country.

What the Pixel 8 Series teaser reveals

The official teaser shows the Pixel 8 in a Pink shade and the Pixel 8 Pro in a Porcelain colour option. The teaser also reveals that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will feature the same design as their predecessors. The Pixel 8 will also feature a dual-camera setup on the back.

Moreover, the teaser shows the triple-camera setup on the back of the Pixel 8 Pro with an LED Flash and a temperature sensor. The global teaser also showcases the design of the Pixel Watch 2, which also appears to be the same as its predecessor. For more details about the Pixel 8 series expected specifications, head on over to the link.

Google Pixel 8 Series (Expected Specifications)