Google Pixel 8 Series Price, Storage Options Leaked; Pixel 8 Pro May Get Night Sight for Video

Google Pixel 8 Pro could be offered in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 1 September 2023 15:22 IST

Google Pixel 8 Series Price, Storage Options Leaked; Pixel 8 Pro May Get Night Sight for Video

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Google Pixel 8 is said to come in 128GB and 256GB storage options

Highlights

Pixel 8 series is said to come with physical SIM card slots
The vanilla model is said to come in 128GB and 256GB storage options
Pixel 8 Pro is expected to feature Night Sight video

Google Pixel 8 series is expected to be unveiled at the company's Made by Google event on October 4. As we are inching closer to Google's annual event, more leaks about the next-generation Pixel phones are appearing online. Most recently, a report has leaked the European pricing details of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro alongside their storage configurations and colour options. Past leaks have indicated that the Pixel 8 series might arrive only in an eSIM version. However, new findings suggest that Google will pack physical SIM card slots on the handsets. The Pixel 8 Pro is expected to feature Night Sight video as well.

Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz), in collaboration with TheTechOutlook, leaked the price details, storage configurations, and colour options of the upcoming Pixel 8 series. As per the report, the Pixel 8 will be priced at EUR 874.25 (roughly Rs. 78,400) for the 128GB storage variant. The 256GB storage variant is said to have a price tag of EUR 949.30 (roughly Rs. 85,200). The vanilla model is said to be offered in hazel, mint, obsidian, and rose colour options.

The Pixel 8 Pro, on the other hand, could cost EUR 1,235.72 (roughly Rs. 1,10,900) for the 128GB storage model, while the 256GB storage model is said to be priced at EUR 1,309.95 (roughly Rs. 1,17,500). The high-end 512GB model will reportedly cost EUR 1,461.24 (roughly Rs. 1,31,100). It is said to come in bay, mint, obsidian, and porcelain shades.

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All the price tags include 23 percent VAT (value-added tax). Excluding VAT, the Pixel 8 could cost EUR 710.77 (roughly Rs. 63,000) for the base variant and EUR 771.79 (roughly Rs. 69,000) for the top-end model. Without VAT, the Pro model could be priced at EUR 1,004.65 (roughly Rs. 90,000), EUR 1,065 (roughly Rs. 95,000), and EUR 1,188 (roughly Rs. 1,06,600) for the 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage models respectively.

Separately, a 9to5Google report, citing sources, claims that the Pixel 8 series will carry over the eSIM plus physical SIM slot from previous Pixel phones. This contradicts recent findings by tipster Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman). Like the iPhone 14 series, the Pixel 8 models were speculated to ditch the physical SIM card slots in favour of eSIM, at least in some regions.

Further, the Pixel 8 Pro will reportedly come with Night Sight support for video. This feature would improve the quality of videos captured in low light. This functionality could be enhanced by the faster image signal processor (ISP) and AI capabilities of the Tensor G3 SoC.

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The Pixel 8 series has been a part of lot of leaks recently. Both smartphones are tipped to run on Android 14 and come with 120Hz refresh rate displays. They are expected to ship with a Tensor G3 chip, which would come as an upgrade to the Tensor G2 SoC. The Pixel 8 Pro is expected to pack a 4,950mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging support. The Pixel 8, in contrast, could be backed by a 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired charging and 12W wireless charging support.

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Google Pixel 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Smaller form factor makes it more comfortable to hold
Excellent and bright display
Cameras are still the best
Packed with AI features

Bad
Battery life is still not the best
Expensive
Tends to heat up under heavy load

Read detailed Google Pixel 8 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Google Tensor G3

Front Camera 11-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4575mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Google Pixel 8 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design, IP68 rating
Fun AI-infused software experience
Good quality cameras
Quality video recording
Impressive image editing software
Long-term commitment to software updates

Bad
Gets warm under load
Buggy camera app
Not made for gaming
Average battery life
Relatively slow wired charging

Read detailed Google Pixel 8 Pro review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Google Tensor G3

Front Camera 11-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5050mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1344x2992 pixels

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