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Google will unveil the Pixel 8 series, along with the Pixel Watch 2, on October 4 at the 'Made by Google' event. The Pixel 8 series, which includes the standard Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro, will be available in India as well. The tech titan has stated that pre-orders for the phones will begin on Flipkart the day after the launch event. For all Pixel releases, the e-commerce business has served as the online retail partner. Both Pixel 8 series devices are likely to run Android 14 and be powered by a Tensor G3 SoC.
Google teased the debut of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in India via X (previously Twitter) on Thursday (September 7). The flagship smartphones will be available for pre-order in India on Flipkart beginning October 5. However, pricing and the first sale date are yet unknown.
You know what they say, great things come in eights ♾
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) September 7, 2023
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Get ready to meet the Google #Pixel8 and #Pixel8Pro
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Pre-orders start 5th October exclusively on @Flipkart pic.twitter.com/ZFkBlrUmy6
The Pixel 8 series will be the second major Pixel range to arrive in India since 2018, following the Pixel 7 series last year. Last October, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro went on sale. The Pixel 4, Pixel 5, and Pixel 6 series were never available in the nation. Meanwhile, a few watered-down A-series versions, including the Pixel 4a, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a, debuted in India.
Google Pixel 8 Series Price (Expected)
Several sources have hinted at the cost of Google's future flagship series. The Pixel 8 is expected to cost EUR 874.25 (approximately Rs. 78,400) for 128GB storage and EUR 949.30 (about Rs. 85,200) for 256GB storage. The vanilla model will reportedly be available in hazel, mint, obsidian, and rose colors. The Pixel 8 Pro, on the other hand, might cost EUR 1,235.72 (about Rs. 1,10,900) for the 128GB storage option, and EUR 1,309.95 (approximately Rs. 1,17,500) for the 256GB storage model. According to reports, the 512GB storage option will cost EUR 1,461.24 (about Rs. 1,31,100). It is believed to be available in bay, mint, obsidian, and porcelain colors.
(Expected) Google Pixel 8 series specs
Both Pixel 8 smartphones are expected to run Android 14 and have 120Hz refresh rate screens. As an improvement to the Tensor G2 SoC that powers the Pixel 7 series, Google is likely to deliver the next generation Tensor G3 SoC with the Pixel 8 lineup. According to reports, the Pixel 8 Pro would include additional camera sensors as well as a temperature sensor. It will have a 4,950mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging capabilities. The Pixel 8 might include a 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired charging and 12W wireless charging capability.
Google will have its Made by Google debut event in New York on October 4 at 10:00 a.m. local time (7:30 p.m. IST). Aside from the Pixel 8 series, the event will feature the introduction of the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro.