In its latest move, Google has announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, setting a new benchmark for smartphone excellence. These phones not only boast better processors and camera systems but also come with heftier price tags.
Pixel 8: A Closer Look
The Pixel 8 is equipped with a 6.2-inch OLED display, delivering a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 and 428 PPI. It comes with a variable refresh rate, ranging from 60 to 120 Hz, and is fortified with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for added durability. Under the hood, it’s powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G3 chip, supplemented by a Titan M2 security co-processor. The phone is complemented by 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offers storage options up to 256 GB, thanks to UFS 3.1.
The camera game is strong, featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. Selfie enthusiasts will appreciate the 10.5-megapixel front camera. Powering the Pixel 8 is a robust 4,575 mAh battery, ensuring more than a day’s worth of use. With its fast charging capabilities, it promises a 50% charge within 30 minutes.
Not to forget, the Pixel 8 also introduces intriguing AI capabilities for enhanced photo manipulation.
The Pixel 8 Pro: Elevating Excellence
The Pro variant ups the ante with a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display, offering a sharper 1,344 x 2,992 resolution and an impressive 489 PPU. The display shines brighter, reaching up to 2,400 nits at its peak. While it shares the Tensor G3 chip, it packs a whopping 12 GB of RAM and offers storage of up to 1 TB.
Its camera prowess exceeds its younger sibling, with a 50-megapixel primary, a 48-megapixel ultrawide, and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens, the latter boasting 5x optical zoom. The Pro version houses a 5,050 mAh battery, supporting both wired fast charging and Qi wireless charging.
Ah, almost forgot, you will get 7 years of software upgrades.
Availability and Offers
The Pixel 8 Pro is available for pre-orders in Romania at Mobilissimo. The Pixel starts at 1099 Euro and for this price you’ll get Pixel Watch 2 free.
