Google Pixel 8 Specifications
Recently in October 2023, Google launched its new flagship smartphone Pixel 8 with a price tag of $699 (Rs 58,000 in India) approx. On the front, the Pixel 8 equips a 6.2-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+resolution support. The main panel can get up to 1400-2000 nits of peak brightness, which will ensure proper visibility under direct sunlight. Also, the screen has Gorilla Glass Victus protection and the device has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Google Pixel 8 can be purchased in three colors – Obsidian, Hazel, and Rose.
The new Google Pixel 8 smartphone comes with the latest Android 14 OS and has been outfitted with the 4nm Google Tensor G3 chipset. The chipset can reach up to a 1×3.0 GHz clocking speed making it capable of running all your daily apps and games smoothly in daily usage. Apart from that, the Google Pixel 8 comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, whereas the base variant arrives with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while there’s no secondary card slot.
Let’s talk about the camera, the Pixel 8 comes with a triple dual camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens support. The smartphone can capture stunning photos in daylight and lowlight, also the smartphone is capable of recording 4K videos with 10-bit HDR, OIS, and gyro-EIS support. The selfie camera is a 10.5MP ultrawide sensor that can take decent selfies and record 4K resolution videos. The smartphone comes with a Li-Ion 4575 mAh battery with 27W wired charging. Also, the Pixel 8 supports 18W wireless and Reverse wireless charging support.
| Specifications | Google Pixel 8 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | October 2023 |
| SIM | eSIM |
| Dimensions | 5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches |
| Weight | 187 g |
| Size | 6.2 inches |
| Display | OLED 120Hz HDR10+ 1400-2000 nits brightness 20:9 ratio ~428 PPI density Always-on display |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| OS | Android 14 |
| Chipset | 4nm – Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | Nona-core 1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4×2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 4×2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 12 MP (126˚ultrawide) Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take Max – 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie | 10.5 MP (ultrawide), PDAF Auto-HDR, panorama Max – 4K@24/30/60fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Sensors | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4575 mAh 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS 18W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose |
| Expected Price | $699 (Rs 58,000 in India) approx |
Google Pixel 8 Pros and Cons
Based on the above specs, you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Google Pixel 8 smartphone.
Pros
- Full HD OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Protection.
- Comes with 7.5W wireless charging support.
- 5G and NFC-enabled smartphone.
- Comes with dust and water-resistant support.
- Stereo speakers are present.
- Comes with Android 14 OS support.
- Support 4K video recording with gyro-EIS.
- Decent battery backup with fast charging.
- Also supports 18W wireless and reverse wireless charging.
Cons
- Without optical zoom camera support.
- No custom UI support.
- No secondary card slot.
- An audio jack is missing.
- No 8K recording support.
- An infrared port is missing.
