Google launched Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on Wednesday. The company’s latest smartphones work on Tensor G3 chip and are equipped with up to 256GB of inbuilt storage. These come with Android 14 out-of-the-box. Both Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro support Google’s AI-supported features like Photo Unblur and Live Translate. Google has promised to provide 7 years of software support. Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro price and availability in IndiaThe configuration of Pixel 8 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at Rs 75,999. It also has a 256GB variant. The smartphone will be sold in Hazel, Obsidian and Rose color options. Whereas, the price of 12GB + 128GB model of Pixel 8 Pro is Rs 1,06,999. Its 12GB + 256GB variant has also been launched. The Pro model has been introduced in Bay, Obsidian and Porcelain color options. The handsets are available for pre-booking in India on Flipkart and the sale will start from October 12. Specifications and features of Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 ProPixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are both dual-SIM smartphones, which come with Android 14 out-of-the-box. The Pixel 8 sports a 6.2-inch FHD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate that supports 2100 nits peak brightness, while the Pixel 8 Pro sports a 120Hz 6.7-inch QHD+ (1,344×2,992 pixels) OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. ) LTPO OLED display is available, which supports peak brightness of 2400 nits. Both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro come equipped with Google’s non-core Tensor G3 chipset and the Titan M2 security chip. The chipset is paired with 8GB (Pixel 8) and 12GB (Pixel 8 Pro) of RAM. The Pixel 8 Pro has three cameras on the back, including a 50MP octa-PD (phase-detect autofocus) wide shooter with OIS, a new 48MP Quad-PD ultrawide, and a third 48MP Quad-PD 5x zoom camera equipped with 30X super-res digital zoom. The standard Pixel 8, meanwhile, has a dual camera setup, consisting of a 50MP octa-PD camera with 8x Super-Res digital zoom and a 12MP secondary sensor with autofocus and macro capabilities. Both the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have a 10.5MP selfie camera with autofocus support. The Pixel 8 Pro has a new skin temperature sensor next to the cameras. The sensor is reportedly a Melexis MLX90632 unit and is intended to read temperatures. Both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are equipped with up to 256GB of inbuilt storage. Connectivity options on the handset include Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on the handset include an accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, proximity sensor, as well as a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro pack a 4,575mAh battery with support for 27W and 30W wired and 18W and 23W wireless charging, respectively. Equipped with 5,050mAh battery. The Pixel 8 Pro’s battery can be charged to 50 percent in 30 minutes and to 100 percent in 100 minutes, while the standard model takes a little longer to charge to 50 percent.
