Google Pixel 8 Series Unboxing Videos Show Off New Phones Ahead of Launch

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro alleged unboxing videos suggest an in-display fingerprint sensor.

By Nithya P Nair | Updated: 3 October 2023 13:50 IST

Google Pixel 8 Series Unboxing Videos Show Off New Phones Ahead of Launch

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Google is also set to reveal the Pixel 8 series at its 'Made by Google' event on October 4

Highlights

Pixel 8 Pro is shown carrying a triple camera setup
Pixel 8 series smartphones are expected to ship with Android 1
They could run on a Tensor G3 SoC

Google is all set to release its next-generation smartphones —Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro— along with new wearables at the ‘Made by Google' event on October 4. The company has already teased the design of the new Pixel phones, and some of its specifications are already known from multiple leaks. In a fresh update, short unboxing videos of the Pixel 8 series have gone live on YouTube, giving a hands-on look at the design and packaging. The vanilla Pixel 8 is shown in a grey shade, while the Pixel 8 Pro is shown with a matte black finish. Both models are expected to run on Tensor G3 SoC.

A YouTube channel, PBKreviews, posted unboxing videos of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The videos show the retail boxes, including a USB Type-C cable, Quick Switch adapter, documentation, and the smartphone itself. The unboxing video shows off the grey colour variant of the Pixel 8, while the Pixel 8 Pro is shown in a matte black shade. Further, the videos suggest that both devices will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor like their predecessors.

The unboxing video offers a detailed look at the phones from the front and rear angles. They are shown with a hole-punch display design and familiar visor-style camera arrays. The vanilla model features dual rear cameras, while the Pixel 8 Pro is shown carrying a triple camera setup.

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Google is also set to reveal the Pixel 8 series at its 'Made by Google' event on October 4 in New York at 10:00 am local time (7:30 pm IST). The Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro will also debut at the event. In India, the handsets will go on pre-order via Flipkart starting October 5.

The Pixel 8 series smartphones are expected to ship with Android 14. The regular Pixel 8 is tipped to come with a 6.17-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the pro model is said to get a 6.71-inch LTPO OLED screen with QHD resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. They could run on a Tensor G3 SoC. They come in two RAM —8GB and 12GB— and two storage options — 128GB and 256GB RAM.

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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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