Google Pixel 8 Series Launch Date on October 4: Check The Expected Price, Display, Software & Features

Google is gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, on October 4, 2023. The company has sent out invites for a special event in New York City, where it will unveil the new devices along with other hardware products. The Pixel 8 series will be the first phones to run on Android 14 out of the box and will feature Google’s own Tensor G3 processor.

The Pixel 8 series has been the subject of many leaks and rumors in the past few months, revealing some of the key specifications and features of the upcoming phones. Here is a roundup of what we know so far about the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Display

The Pixel 8 series is expected to sport a 6.7-inch flat OLED display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The display resolution is likely to be FHD+ for the Pixel 8 and QHD+ for the Pixel 8 Pro. Both phones are rumored to support a high refresh rate of 120Hz, which will make the screen smoother and more responsive.

The display of the Pixel 8 series may also have some new tricks up its sleeve, such as an under-display fingerprint scanner and an always-on display mode. The latter feature may allow users to see important information such as time, date, notifications, and battery level without waking up the screen.

Software

The Pixel 8 series will be the first phones to come with Android 14, the latest version of Google’s operating system. Android 14 is expected to bring a host of new features and improvements, such as a redesigned Material You interface, better privacy controls, improved notifications, and more.

One of the most anticipated features of Android 14 is the Audio Magic Eraser, which may allow users to remove unwanted sounds from video clips. This feature was spotted in a leaked promo video posted by X. Another feature that may debut on the Pixel 8 series is Night Mode for video, which may help users capture better videos in low-light scenarios.

Features

The Pixel 8 series will be powered by Google’s third-generation in-house Tensor G3 processor, which is said to offer improved performance and efficiency over previous chips. The Tensor G3 processor may also enable some advanced features such as real-time translation, voice recognition, and image processing.

The Pixel 8 series will also boast a revamped camera system, with a slightly redesigned module on the back. The Pixel 8 may have a dual-camera setup, while the Pixel 8 Pro may have a triple-camera setup. Both phones are expected to have a primary sensor of 50MP, an ultra-wide-angle sensor of 12MP, and a telephoto sensor of 48MP (only for the Pro model). The telephoto sensor may also support optical zoom up to 4x and digital zoom up to 20x.

The front-facing camera of the Pixel 8 series may have a resolution of 12MP and may support face unlock. The phones may also have stereo speakers, wireless charging, water resistance, and NFC. The battery capacity of the Pixel 8 may be around 4,000mAh, while the Pixel 8 Pro may have a larger battery of around 5,000mAh. Both phones may support fast charging up to 30W.

Price

The price of the Pixel 8 series has not been officially confirmed yet, but some leaks suggest that it may start at $699 for the Pixel 8 and $999 for the Pixel 8 Pro. These prices are similar to those of the previous generation Pixel phones. The phones may come in different storage options, such as 128GB or 256GB.

The Pixel 8 series will be available in multiple colors, such as Jade, Licorice, Haze, Peony (for the Pixel 8) and Jade, Licorice, Porcelain, Sky (for the Pixel 8 Pro). The phones will launch in several markets across the world and will compete with other flagship phones such as the iPhone Xs Max, Samsung Galaxy S22, and OnePlus X.