Upcoming Google Pixel 8 Pro accidentally unveiled prior to October 4th official launch
Google to Launch Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on October 4
Google has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming smartphone series, the Pixel 8, and its high-end variant, the Pixel 8 Pro. The tech giant has also hinted at the possible introduction of the Pixel Watch 2 during the same event.
The announcement comes on the heels of Apple’s expected launch of the iPhone 15 series, with the Pixel 8 series seemingly set to challenge Apple on the timing of its event. Google previously sent out invites for a Made by Google event, after renowned YouTuber Marques Brownlee confirmed the event's details.
Google's online store inadvertently showcased the design of the Pixel 8 Pro a day before Apple's anticipated Wonderlust event, believed to be the launch of the iPhone 15 series and additional Apple products.
Specifications and Features
Starting with the Pixel 8 Pro, the smartphone is rumored to feature a temperature sensor on its back, a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, powered by a Google Tensor G3 processor, and paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The device may also boast a 4950mAh battery with support for 27-watt fast charging. It is expected to run on the Android 14 operating system out of the box.
For photography enthusiasts, the Pixel 8 Pro could include a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilization, a 64-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor. The front-facing camera reportedly will be an 11-megapixel sensor.
The Pixel 8 Series and Beyond
Aside from the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, there are rumors circulating about Google introducing the Pixel Watch 2 during the same event. With the October 4 launch date fast approaching, fans of Google devices can look forward to seeing what the tech giant has in store for its latest innovations.
Stay tuned for more updates regarding the Google Pixel 8 series, including any potential developments surrounding the Pixel Watch 2.
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Sources:1. The Verge2. Phone Arena3. 9to5Google4. XDA Developers5. GSM Arena
- The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, equipped with advanced technology such as smartphones and gadgets like the Google Tensor G3 processor and promising camera features, will be contesting Apple's iPhone 15 series in the market, as both tech giants gear up for their October 4 product launches.
- Apart from the new Pixel smartphones, Google's October 4 event might also unveil the Pixel Watch 2, further expanding the range of their tech gadgets and staying true to their commitment to innovations in the field of smartphones and wearable technology.
