The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the company’s upcoming flagship handset. It will launch alongside the Google Pixel 8, which we’ve already previewed in a separate article. The Pixel 8 Pro will be the best Google has to offer, though, a level above the vanilla Pixel 8 model. Details regarding the phone have been trickling in for a while now, though the device will become official later this year, most likely in October.
Having said that, we’re here to take a closer look at the Pixel 8 Pro, and see what it’ll have to offer. Below, you’ll find a lot of information about the device, based on what leaked thus far. We’ll add more information as it leaks out, of course. So, if you’re interested in the Pixel 8 Pro, well, read on.
This article will be regularly updated with new information on the Google Pixel 8 Pro (this is a preview article) — both official teasers and credible leaks, rumors, and insider claims — as it becomes available in the run-up to the release of the upcoming Android smartphone. The last update was made on June 7 (initial publishing date).
When will the Google Pixel 8 Pro be released?
The Pixel 8 Pro will almost certainly launch in October. Google still did not confirm anything, but that’s the usual timeframe for new Pixel flagship launches. The Pixel 7 series arrived on October 6, and chances are the Pixel 8 phones will follow in October too. There’s always a chance Google will change things up, but that’s not as likely. In any case, we won’t be sure until Google officially confirms the launch date.
What models are coming?
Google will reveal both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro during the event. We’ve already talked about the Pixel 8, so we’re here to focus on the ‘Pro’ model. Chances are that the device will end up offering 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, while we’ll get more than one storage option. We’re not sure what those storage options will be just yet, though. Google will certainly go up to 512GB or maybe even 1TB this time around. The Pixel 7 Pro was available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models. Don’t expect expandable storage to be a part of the picture, though.
How much will the Google Pixel 8 Pro cost?
We still don’t have any information regarding the Pixel 8 Pro price. The Pixel 7 Pro launched with an $899 price tag, which was considered a good price point last year. If Google can make it happen again, that would be great, as flagship phones are immensely expensive these days. If we had to guess, we’d say that the starting price tag will either be the same, or the Pixel 8 Pro will be a bit more expensive at $949 or $999.
What will the Google Pixel 8 Pro look like?
The Google Pixel 8 Pro surfaced in CAD-based renders back in March. Those images gave us a good idea of what to expect from the device. Its design won’t be too much different than the Pixel 7 Pro’s. The device will be a bit more rounded, however, and its camera visor will look slightly different. Its display will be either flat or very slightly curved. The bezels will be thin, and all its physical buttons will be located on the right-hand side. The power/lock button will sit above the volume rocker buttons.
The device will be made out of metal and glass, almost certainly. Its camera visor on the back will connect with the frame on the sides, and will be covered by metal, as was on the Pixel 7 Pro. The back side of the phone will be slightly curved towards the edges. The camera visor will once again protrude quite a bit on the back. Google’s logo will be visible on the back, but it won’t be too flashy or anything like that.
You can check out the images below to see what the phone will look like for yourself. It will be larger than the Pixel 8, that’s for sure, and it’ll be easy to recognize thanks to a different setup inside the camera visor. The device is tipped to measure around 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.7mm (12mm including the camera bump).
What specs will the Google Pixel 8 Pro have?
The Pixel 8 Pro will be fueled by the Google Tensor G3 SoC. That chip will be a considerable improvement over the Tensor G2. Not only will it come with newer Arm cores, across the board, but it will have a different cores setup, and support UFS 4.0 flash storage. More changes will be implemented, and even though it won’t be the most powerful chip on the market, it will be a major improvement over its predecessor. That chip will also be included inside the Pixel 8.
The Pixel 8 Pro will likely feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3120 x 1440) LTPO AMOLED display, similar to its predecessor. That display will offer a 120Hz refresh rate too. Google is expected to offer plenty of RAM here, probably 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. UFS 4.0 flash storage will also be included, up to 512GB or 1TB of storage. Don’t expect expandable storage to be on offer here, though, because it won’t be.
We’re still not sure about the battery capacity, but a 5,000mAh unit will likely be included. Don’t expect wireless charging improvements here. It’s actually likely that Google will stick with the same wired and wireless charging speeds. Reverse wireless charging will also be included, but a charger won’t be available in the retail box.
What about the cameras? Well, the Pixel 8 Pro is tipped to include an improved main camera sensor over the Pixel 7 Pro. It will, allegedly, include Samsung’s 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN2 sensor, while the Pixel 7 Pro features the ISOCELL GN1 sensor. That new sensor boasts 1.4um pixels, 4-in-1 pixel binning, and more. It is also Samsung’s biggest sensor to date. An ultrawide camera will also be included, as will a periscope telephoto unit, quite probably.
Should you wait to buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro?
So, should you wait for the Pixel 8 Pro or get the Pixel 7 Pro now? Well, the Pixel 7 Pro can be bought at a discount at the time of writing this article, but we’d suggest waiting a bit. The Tensor G3 will bring various improvements to the table, and if the Pixel 8 Pro ends up sporting a new camera setup as well, it’ll be worth the wait. Let’s just hope that Google doesn’t plan to raise the price up, or at least doesn’t plan to raise it by much. Not a single price rumor surfaced thus far, so all we can do at this point is wait.
2023-06-07 15:08:27