Google’s Pixel 8 Series Is Launching on October 4th: Here’s Everything We Know So Far

Google is about to release its new smartphones, the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, on October 4th. The company began sending out media invitations shortly after Apple confirmed the release date of its highly anticipated iPhone 15 series.

Let's take a closer look at what we can expect from the Google Pixel 8 series.

Two Phones, Two Choices

The Google Pixel 8 family includes the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro. The company accidentally displayed a picture of the Pixel 8 Pro on the "Google Subscriptions & Services" page on the Google Store website. The phone appeared to be in the Licorice color, which has been rumored to be one of the colors of the Pro model. Google removed the photo after realizing their error.

Clear and Bright Screens

The standard Pixel 8 may have a slightly smaller display than the Pixel 7. It is possible that the Pixel 8 will have a 6.17-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,400 nits and a pixel density of 427 ppi.

On the other hand, rumors suggest that the Pro model will have a larger 6.7-inch OLED display with QHD+ resolution, LTPO technology, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Google is likely to keep using a flat display for the standard model.

Cameras Made Better

The Google Pixel 8 is rumored to have a 50MP GN2 primary sensor and a 12MP IMX386 ultra-wide sensor on the back. It is also possible that a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor will be added to improve subject detection. This new setup is expected to improve light processing by up to 35%, resulting in better HDR performance. An 11MP front camera is also expected for selfies and video calls.

The Pixel 8 Pro is speculated to have a triple-camera arrangement on its rear. This setup could include a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization, a 64MP ultra-wide camera sensor, and a 48MP telephoto camera. Selfies might be captured using an 11MP Samsung JN1 sensor.

Batteries and Charging

The Pixel 8 could have a battery capacity of around 4,485mAh, which is slightly larger than its predecessor. The Pixel 8 Pro could have an even larger battery, with a capacity of up to 4,950mAh. Charging speeds are also expected to improve. The Pixel 8 could charge at a rate of up to 24W with a wired charger or 20W wirelessly. The Pixel 8 Pro could charge even faster, at a rate of up to 27W with a wired charger and 23W wirelessly.

What Makes Them Tick

The Google Pixel 8 is likely to have an octa-core Google Tensor G3 processor, codenamed "Zuma," based on the Samsung Exynos 2300 processor. The processor is rumored to have a 1+4+4 CPU setup with a Cortex-X3 (3.05 GHz), four Cortex-A715 cores (2.45 GHz), and four Cortex-A510 cores (2.15 GHz). It is also rumored to use the same Samsung-made G5300 modem as the Tensor G2.