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

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.

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.

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, Pixel 7 Pro to Launch at Made by Google Event Today: How to Watch, What to Expect

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be launched by the tech giant today at the ‘Made By Google’ event scheduled to begin at 10am ET (7.30pm IST). The Google event will launch a number of other products, including the Google Pixel Watch which was first teased by the company in May. The California-based tech giant also teased a glimpse of Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, the successors to the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, at Google I/O hosted earlier this year.

As the countdown to the ‘Made By Google’ event has already began, here’s a look at the major announcements by the company to be made today, along with the details about the live streaming.

Google’s ‘Made By Google’ event: How to watch livestream

Google is all set to host the ‘Made By Google’ event tonight at 7:30pm IST. The event, which will take place in New York City, will be livestreamed in India on Google’s YouTube channel.

You can also watch the ‘Made By Google’ launch event via the player embedded below:

Google’s ‘Made By Google’ event: What to expect

Google has already announced the lineup of the products that will be launched at the event scheduled for tonight. The ‘Made By Google’ event will include the launch of Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the Google Pixel Watch. In addition to these, the tech giant will also reveal additions to the Nest smart home portfolio.

Soon after the announce, the devices will be available for shopping at GoogleStore.com. Ahead of the launch, the company has already announced that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are open for pre-order offers starting Tuesday in India.

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro: Specifications (Rumoured)

Google Pixel 7 series’ spec sheet was leaked earlier this week, suggesting the presence of next-gen Google Tensor G2 SoC and Titan M2 security coprocessor on both the handsets. The Google Pixel 7 series smartphones will be available in 128GB and 256GB storage options. However, the vanilla model could carry 8GB of RAM, while pixel 7 Pro may offer 12GB of RAM.

The Pixel 7 is said to sport a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with up to 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone can carry a dual camera unit at the back, with a 50-megapixel primary sensor and 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

On the other hand, the Google Pixel 7 Pro may come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO display and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It could carry a triple rear camera unit with an additional 48-megapixel telephoto camera.

Both the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro handsets are expected to feature 10.8-megapixel sensors for selfie camera. The Google Pixel 7 series variants can sport a fingerprint scanner and face unlock feature for authentication. Both smartphones may come with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Google Pixel Watch: Specifications (Rumoured)

The latest leaks suggest that the Google Pixel Watch may come with a quick pairing feature and ECG tracking. The smartwatch is said to feature Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It could also offer 5 ATM water resistance. Users may also get a six months subscription to Fitbit Premium with the wearable.

Other features of the Google Pixel Watch, as suggested, may include sleep monitoring, heart rate and ECG tracking, and an Emergency mode. Google is said to offer the in three colour options — Black/Obsidian, Gold/ Hazel, and Silver/Chalk — for the Wi-Fi only variant. Meanwhile, the cellular variant cam replace the Silver/Chalk variant with Silver/Charcoal colour option.

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