Pixel 8 Series gets a launch and Pre-order date

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch on October 4. Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro to be showcased.

Launch Date

Google will unveil the Pixel 8 series, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Buds Pro at the 'Made by Google' event on October 4.

Pixel 8 Series in India

Preorders for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in India start on October 5, marking the first major Pixel series release in the country since 2018.

Online Partner

Google has partnered with Flipkart, who has been their partner for previous Pixel launches, for exclusive online retail of Pixel 8 sales.

Colour Options Pixel 8 Series

The Pixel 8 comes in hazel, mint, obsidian, and rose colors, while the Pixel 8 Pro is available in bay, mint, obsidian, and porcelain shades.

Display Pixel 8 Series

Pixel 8 boasts a 6.17-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, while Pixel 8 Pro may feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO OLED screen.

Pixel 8 Series Camera

Pixel 8 may have a 50MP GN2 primary sensor, 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and ToF sensor. The Pixel 8 Pro may have an 11MP front camera, 50MP OIS primary camera, 64MP ultra-wide camera, and 49MP telephoto lens.

Android Version and Processor

Both models to run on Android 14 and be powered by the Tensor G3 SoC, an upgrade from the previous generation.

Battery

Pixel 8 Pro equipped with a 4,950mAh battery and 27W wired fast charging, while Pixel 8 features a 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired charging and 12W wireless charging.

Price Pixel 8

The Pixel 8 will be available in two storage variants: 128GB priced at EUR 874.25 (roughly Rs. 78,400) and 256GB priced at EUR 949.30 (roughly Rs. 85,200).

Price Pixel 8 Pro

Pixel 8 Pro is expected to be priced at EUR 1,235.72 (approximately Rs. 1,10,900) for the 128GB variant and EUR 1,309.95 (approximately Rs. 1,17,500) for the 256GB variant.