Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro India Launch Confirmed, Pre-Orders to Begin on October 5

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will launch on October 4.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 8 September 2023 11:10 IST

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro India Launch Confirmed, Pre-Orders to Begin on October 5

Photo Credit: X/ Made by Google

Google will host its Made by Google launch event on October 4 in New York

Highlights

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will launch in India too
The flagship phones will be made available via Flipkart
Pixel 8 series smartphones are tipped to run on Android 14

Google is all set to take wraps off its Pixel 8 series on October 4 at the ‘Made by Google' event, alongside the Pixel Watch 2. The Pixel 8 lineup comprising the vanilla Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro will also be available in India. The tech giant has confirmed that it will start pre-orders for the phones on Flipkart from the following day of the launch event. The e-commerce company has been the online retail partner for all Pixel launches. Both Pixel 8 series smartphones are tipped to run on Android 14 and expected to ship with a Tensor G3 SoC.

Google on Thursday (September 7) teased the launch of its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in India via X (formerly Twitter). The flagship smartphones are confirmed to be available for pre-order in the country via Flipkart starting from October 5. However, the pricing and first sale date are still under wraps.

You know what they say, great things come in eights ♾
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Get ready to meet the Google #Pixel8 and #Pixel8Pro
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Pre-orders start 5th October exclusively on @Flipkart pic.twitter.com/ZFkBlrUmy6
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) September 7, 2023

The launch of the Pixel 8 series will be the second mainline Pixel lineup in India since 2018 after Pixel 7 series last year. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro went on sale in October last year. The Pixel 4, Pixel 5, and Pixel 6 series were never launched in the country. Meanwhile select watered-down A-series models including Pixel 4a, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a did make their India debut.

Google Pixel 8 series price (expected)

Several reports have hinted at the possible pricing of the upcoming Google flagship series. The Pixel 8 is said to be priced at EUR 874.25 (roughly Rs. 78,400) for the 128GB storage variant and EUR 949.30 (roughly Rs. 85,200) for the 256GB storage variant. The vanilla model is said to be offered in hazel, mint, obsidian, and rose colour options. The Pixel 8 Pro, in contrast, 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 512GB storage variant 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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Google Pixel 8 series specifications (expected)

Both Pixel 8 series smartphones are tipped to run on Android 14 and come with 120Hz refresh rate displays. Google is expected to introduce the next generation Tensor G3 SoC with the Pixel 8 lineup as an upgrade over the Tensor G2 SoC that powers the Pixel 7 series. The Pixel 8 Pro is said to offer new camera sensors and a temperature sensor as well. It is expected to pack a 4,950mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging support. The Pixel 8 could be backed by a 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired charging and 12W wireless charging support.

Google will host its Made by Google launch event on October 4 in New York at 10:00am local time (7:30 pm IST). Besides the Pixel 8 series, the event will see the debut of Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro.

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Google Pixel 7 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sharp, 120Hz display
Good quality cameras
Good gaming performance
Bloatware-free software, timely updates
Premium design, IP68 rating

Bad
Gets warm under load
No bundled charger
Underwhelming battery life
Relatively slow charging

Read detailed Google Pixel 7 Pro review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 10.8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB

OS Android 13

Resolution 1440x3120 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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Google Pixel 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sharp, 90Hz display
Good quality cameras
Good gaming performance
Bloatware-free software, timely updates
Good battery life
IP68 rating

Bad
Video recording could be better
Gets warm under load
No bundled charger
Relatively slow charging

Read detailed Google Pixel 7 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 10.8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

OS Android 13

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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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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