Google Pixel 8: Features, leaks, price and more; What we know so far

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Now that the Google Pixel 7a has been unveiled, all attention is now on the upcoming Google Pixel 8 series. There is still a few months left before the smartphone might be launched, but the amazing rumors and leaks around it are making it too hard to ignore. And notably, information around this smartphone is not as easy to come by as it is for the iPhone 15 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and therefore, we have collated all the leaks and rumors around the phone here. Take a look.

As we mentioned above, there is no confirmed date for the launch of the smartphone, but looking at past trends, it is not that difficult to guess. Almost all of the previous flagship Pixel smartphones have been launched in the month of October, so it is very likely that Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro will also be launched in October 2023.

The exact month is quite tricky to predict. However, we expect the smartphone to arrive before mid-October.

Google Pixel 7 series did not hike its price and kept it the same as its predecessor. Following the same trend, some leaks have revealed that Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will also hold the same price point. That means the Pixel 8 can start at $599 (Rs. 59,999) and Pixel 8 Pro can start at $899 (Rs. 84,999).

However, it should not be a surprise if Google decides to hike the price this year.

Leaks have revealed that the Pixel 8 series will not differ majorly from its predecessor. This could be because Google introduced a new design theme in just 2021. However, there could be some minor changes. As per reports, the smartphones can get more rounded edges, and the Pro model can get a new sensor underneath the flash.

Pixel 8 can get a bit smaller too. According to a report by Ross Young, the non-Pro model can go