Google has finally announced its new set of Pixel phones. The Pixel 8 comes with a starting price of Rs 75,999, whereas the Pixel 8 Pro will cost you Rs 1,06,999. Here is a look at the sale offers and other details.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have been launched in India. The new 5G phones come with a new Google flagship chipset and better cameras, but with an older design. The Pixel phones have a very premium as well as a unique design. So one won’t likely have an issue with this. Here is a look at the Pixel 8 series India price, sale date and other details.
Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro launched: Price in India, sale offers, revealed
The Pixel 8 comes with a starting price of Rs 75,999, whereas the Pixel 8 Pro will cost you Rs 1,06,999. Both the devices will be available for purchase via Flipkart. The pre-order window is now open and people can buy the phones. As for the sale offers, there is a Rs 8,000 discount offer on ICICI bank, Kotak bank and Axis bank cards, which is applicable to the standard model. The Pro buyers will be able to claim a Rs 9,000 discount.
Pixel 8 Vs Pixel 8 Pro
Here’s the information you provided in a table format comparing the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro:
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch 120Hz OLED | 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO OLED |
| Peak Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,400 nits |
| Display Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Processor | Tensor G3 chipset | Tensor G3 chipset |
| Storage | Latest UFS 4.0 storage | 256GB of storage |
| Rear Camera | – 50MP Octa-PD main camera | – 50MP phase-detect autofocus wide camera with OIS |
| -12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) | – 48MP Quad-PD ultrawide sensor | |
| – 8x Super-Res digital zoom | – 48MP Quad-PD 5x zoom camera with up to 30X Super-Res digital zoom | |
| Front Camera | 10.5MP | 10.5MP |
| Battery Capacity | 4,575mAh | 5,050mAh |
| Wired Charging | 27W fast wired charging | 30W wired charging |
| Wireless Charging | 18W wireless charging (charger not included) | 23W wireless charging (charger not included) |
| Additional Features | – Notable features include a Titan security chip, 12GB of RAM, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. | – A dedicated skin temperature sensor (Melexis MLX90632 unit) for measuring temperature data.an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. |
Pixel 8 series: Common features
Google has added several Pixel-exclusive features to the new version. There is a Best Take feature, which will help you create a blended image from a series of photos. One will also find Magic Editor in Google Photos, which uses generative AI to help you reposition and resize your subjects.
Google has also introduced an Audio Magic Eraser that the company claims will let you reduce distracting sounds in your video, like howling winds or noisy crowds. “This first-of-its-kind computational audio capability uses advanced machine learning models to sort sounds into distinct layers so you can control their levels,” Google said. One will also find Photo Unblur, and Macro Focus features. The Pro model has also received a new Pro Controls feature, which is missing in the standard model.
For the first time, Google is providing seven years of software support for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro — including OS upgrades, security updates and regular Feature Drops. The new Google Pixel 8 phones come with a free VPN by Google One. The new Pixel 8 series is also IP68-rated water and dust. One will also find features like a fingerprint sensor and face unlock.
