Google has announced its Pixel hardware event for October 4th where it is expected to introduce the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. This comes hours after the Pixel 8 image showed up on the Google Store accidentally. The company has posted a new #BestPhonesForever: Spa Day video.
It is not clear if we can expect new devices in the Nest smart home portfolio, since the invite only mentions the Pixel portfolio.
Usually, Google teases its new Pixel devices at the I/O in May, but this time the company has not posted any teasers, and we only have render leaks.
Google Pixel 8 rumored specifications
- 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
- Google Tensor G3 processor with Titan M2 security chip
- 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage
- Android 14
- Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
- 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
- 10.8MP 92.8° front camera with Samsung 3J1 sensor, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
- 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
- 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired fast charging, 12W wireless charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro rumored specifications
- 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
- Google Tensor G3 processor with Titan M2 security chip
- 12GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB storage
- Android 14
- Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
- 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
- 10.8MP 92.8° front camera with Samsung 3J1 sensor, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock
- In-display fingerprint scanner, Thermometer sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dust and Water-resistant (IP68)
- 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
- 4,950mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging, wireless charging
The Pixel 8 is said to come in “Licorice” (black), “Peony” (yellow/orange) and “Haze” (light blue), and the Pixel 8 Pro is expected to come “Licorice” (black), “Porcelain” (white/beige) and “Sky” (blue) colours, according to the leak.
A recent report said that Google’s Pixel 8 could get Android updates for five years, compared to five years of security updates in the older models.
Google Pixel Watch 2 rumored Specifications
- 1.2-inch (383×384 pixels) 320 ppi AMOLED screen
- Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 (SW5100) chipset, Custom Coprocessor
- Wear OS 4
- 2GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC storage
- 5ATM (up to 50 meters) Water-resistant
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Optical heart rate sensor, Compass, Altimeter, Blood oxygen sensor, Multipurpose electrical sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Skin temperature sensor
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ECG app with Afib detection, Sleep stages and Sleep Score, Sleep mode
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Fall detection
- Built-in microphone and speaker for Bluetooth and LTE calling
- Side button and haptic crown for functionality
- 4G LTE (optional), Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NFC, Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- 306mAh battery, fast charging
How to watch the event?
The ‘Made by Google’ in-person launch event will take place in the New York City on October 4, 2023 at 10 am ET (7:30PM IST). Google will livestream the event on YouTube and the Google Store website.
Just like last time, we can expect the devices to go on sale the same day, and we can also expect the India launch of these devices alongside.