Google Pixel 8 Series: A New Era for Google Phones
For few years research and struggle hardwork now, Google’s Pixel phones aimed to rival the iPhone, offering a combination of hardware and software to Android users. However, issues with software support and hardware quality held them back from achieving that goal. But with the Pixel 8 series, Google seems to be taking a more serious approach to its smartphone game. Let’s delve into the details.
Google Pixel 8 Pro Features:
The Google Pixel 8 Pro introduces significant upgrades, notably the new 4nm Tensor G3 chipset. This chipset leapfrogs two generations with powerful Cortex-X3, A715, and A510 cores, along with a top-tier Immortalis-G715s MC10 GPU. Benchmarks are awaited to gauge the performance improvement.
The phone features a 20:9 display, slightly taller than its predecessor, with a peak brightness of 2,400 nits (up from 1,500 nits). Wired battery charging has been increased to 30W (from 23W).
Camera enhancements include a brighter aperture for the main module (f/1.7 vs. f/1.9) and improved autofocus. The periscope lens also receives minor improvements, with a shorter focal length (113mm f/2.8 vs. 120mm f/3.5). Notably, the selfie camera now boasts autofocus (PDAF).
Google Pixel 8 Features:
The Google Pixel 8 is smaller and lighter, appealing to those who prefer compact phones. Despite a slight increase in thickness, it houses a larger 4,575mAh battery (up from 4,355mAh) and offers 27W wired charging, a 7W improvement.
The main camera receives a brighter aperture, the ultra-wide lens matches the 8 Pro, and the selfie camera gains autofocus. Notably, the Pixel 8 lacks a telephoto lens, a key difference from the Pro model.
Both Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are powered by the new Tensor G3 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM. The upcoming Pixel 8a is expected to share the same chip, possibly under-clocked.
Pricing and Comparison:
The Pixel 8 is $100 more expensive than its predecessor, setting higher expectations.
Here’s a pricing comparison for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, along with their predecessors and rival phones from Apple and Samsung.
- Pixel 7: $600 | Pixel 8: $700 | Pixel 7 Pro: $900 | Pixel 8 Pro: $1,000
- Galaxy S23: $800 | iPhone 15: $800 | Galaxy S23 Ultra: $1,100 | iPhone 15 Pro Max: $1,200
Note that all three companies offer various deals, bundles, and trade-in offers, which can lower the actual purchase price.
Final Thoughts: The Google Pixel 8 series represents a significant step forward in Google’s smartphone journey, with extended software support and improved hardware. Whether you choose the Pixel 8 or 8 Pro, or wait for price adjustments, it’s clear that Google is making a more determined effort in the smartphone market.
If money is no object, then the Pixel 8 Pro is the obvious choice. It has everything you could want from a flagship phone in 2023, and more. However, it’s also quite expensive – it costs Rs 106,999, which is a lot more than most flagships
