Google has scheduled a hardware event on October 4th, during which it is anticipated to unveil the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. This announcement follows the accidental appearance of the Pixel 8 image on the Google Store earlier. Additionally, the company has released a new video titled #BestPhonesForever: Spa Day.
It remains uncertain whether we should anticipate new additions to the Nest smart home lineup, as the event invitation solely references the Pixel portfolio.
Traditionally, Google provides sneak peeks of its latest Pixel devices during its May I/O event. However, this time around, the company has refrained from releasing any teasers, leaving us with only leaked renders.
Google Pixel 8 Specifications (Rumored) -
| Display | 6.17-inch (1080 x 2400 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED display with 10 / 30 / 60 / 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 1400 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 processor with Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage |
| OS/UI | Android 14 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with 1/1.3″ sensor, LDAF, Samsung GN2 sensor, 12MP Ultra-wide camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blur, high resolution 8x zoom, 4K 60 fps video recording |
| Front Camera | 10.8MP 92.8° front camera with Samsung 3J1 sensor, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock |
| Features | In-display fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dust and Water-resistant (IP68) |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.1 (1st Gen), NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired fast charging, 12W wireless charging |
Google Pixel 8 Pro Specifications (Rumored) -
| Display | 6.7-inch (2,992 x 1,344 pixels) QHD+ AMOLED display with 5 / 10 / 30 / 60 / 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1600 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 processor with Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB storage |
| OS/UI | Android 14 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with 1/1.3″ sensor, LDAF, Samsung GN2 sensor, 64MP Ultra-wide camera with Sony IMX787 sensor, 48MP Samsung GM5 sensor, 5x zoom, 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blur, 4K 60 fps video recording |
| Front Camera | 10.8MP 92.8° front camera with Samsung 3J1 sensor, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock |
| Features | In-display fingerprint scanner, Thermometer sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dust and Water-resistant (IP68) |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.1 (1st Gen), NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 4,950mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging, wireless charging |
According to the leaked information, the Pixel 8 is rumored to be available in three colors: "Licorice" (black), "Peony" (yellow/orange), and "Haze" (light blue), while the Pixel 8 Pro is expected to come in "Licorice" (black), "Porcelain" (white/beige), and "Sky" (blue) variants.
A recent report mentioned that Google's Pixel 8 might receive Android updates for up to five years, a notable increase compared to the previous models, which received five years of security updates.
Google Pixel Watch 2 Specifications (Rumored) -
| Display | 1.2-inch (383×384 pixels) 320 ppi AMOLED screen |
| OS/UI | Wear OS 4 |
| Storage/RAM | 2GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC storage |
| Sensors | Optical heart rate sensor, Compass, Altimeter, Blood oxygen sensor, Multipurpose electrical sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Skin temperature sensor |
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| Controls | Side button and haptic crown for functionality |
| Water Proof | 5ATM (up to 50 meters) Water-resistant |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE (optional), Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NFC, Ultra-wideband (UWB) |
| Battery | 306mAh battery, fast charging |
Launch Event Details -
The 'Made by Google' live product launch event is scheduled for October 4, 2023, at 10 AM ET (7:30 PM IST) in New York City. Google will broadcast the event live on YouTube and the Google Store website.
Similar to the previous launch, we anticipate that the devices will be available for purchase on the same day, with an India launch expected to coincide.
