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According to Google, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro support software upgrades for up to 7 years, surpassing their predecessors. The design of these two devices is significantly different from the 7th generation, featuring a curved design and the powerful Tensor G3 chip. Check out the latest images of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro below.
Firstly, in terms of design, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro don't differ much. The difference lies in the size and number of camera sensors. This year's design for this duo is more curved, with rounded edges, no longer as wide horizontally as previous Pixels. Overall, Google has made these two devices look more sleek and rounded this year.
Nevertheless, we still recognize this as a Google Pixel with a prominently protruding horizontal camera cluster as a brand identifier.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro boast premium finishes with glass backs and sturdy aluminum frames. However, the Pixel 8 Pro, in particular, will have a polished finish to make it stand out more from the standard version. The overall dimensions of the Pixel 8 are 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm with a weight of 187g, making it a compact device for users who prefer a neat, agile experience with a 6.2-inch screen.
Pixel 8 Pro, on the other hand, is much larger with a 6.7-inch screen, measuring 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm and weighing 213g, a sensible choice for users who prefer a large, versatile display.
You can easily notice the difference in frame colors between the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
On the right edge of both devices are the power button at the top and the volume up/down buttons, while the left edge is for the SIM tray.
At the bottom edge, you'll find the external speaker and microphone, along with the USB-C charging port. Both devices support IP68 water resistance standard to provide users with a more durable device.
As mentioned earlier, both of these devices retain the horizontal camera cluster design as a focal point. The matte back finish is quite minimalistic with the prominent 'Google' logo. You can see on the standard version, there are dual cameras with an LED flash, while the Pro version has 3 cameras plus a temperature sensor.
As for specifications, here's what the Pixel 8 offers:
- Main camera with 50MP resolution, f/1.7 aperture, 25mm focal length (wide), sensor size 1/1.31', 1.2µm, pixel binning technology, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS.
- Ultra-wide camera with 12MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture, 126˚ field of view (ultrawide), 1/2.9' sensor, 1.25µm.
As for the Google Pixel 8 Pro:
- Main camera with 50MP resolution, f/1.7 aperture, 25mm focal length (wide), sensor size 1/1.31', 1.2µm, pixel binning technology, PDAF, multi-zone laser autofocus, OIS.
- Telephoto camera with 48MP resolution, f/2.8 aperture, 113mm focal length, 1/2.55' sensor, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF technology, OIS, 5x optical zoom, Super-Res digital zoom up to 30X.
- Ultra-wide-angle camera with 48MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture, 126˚ field of view, 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF.
In addition, the Pixel 8 Pro also supports the Melexis MLX90632 thermal sensor for measuring the temperature of people and objects.
On the front, as mentioned earlier, the Pixel 8 features a compact 6.2-inch display, while the Pixel 8 Pro boasts a 6.7-inch screen. Both have a 10.5MP resolution selfie camera, utilizing OLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+. The Pixel 8 has FullHD+ resolution (1,080 x 2,400 pixels), achieving a maximum brightness of 1,400 nits, up to 2,000 nits. Meanwhile, the Pixel 8 Pro offers QHD+ resolution 1,344 x 2,992 pixels with a maximum brightness of 1,600 nits, up to 2,400 nits.
As for performance, both devices utilize the 4nm Google Tensor G3 chip, with Immortalis-G715s MC10 GPU core. This 10-core processor promises superior graphics performance compared to the previous generation. Being a flagship chip optimized by Google, it undoubtedly delivers powerful performance to users.
According to Google's announcement, users will receive regular software updates for 7 years, providing long-term peace of mind for device usage.
In terms of battery capacity, the Google Pixel 8 will feature a 4,575mAh battery with PD3.0 fast charging support. Google claims it will reach 50% in 30 minutes, while the Pixel 8 Pro will have a 5,050mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Both devices are sure to meet users' diverse daily usage needs.
As for pricing, currently, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro duo will be priced in the U.S. as follows:
- The Pixel 8 is priced at $699 (approximately 17.1 million VND) for the 128GB variant.
- The Pixel 8 Pro is priced at $999 (approximately 24.4 million VND) for the 128GB variant.
There are currently no details on the prices of other storage and RAM variants for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. When available, I'll update the article immediately for your reference. What do you think about this duo? Let me know in the comments below.
