The Google Pixel 8 may be a little smaller than the Pixel 7, but it would look a lot like its predecessor. Leaked renders have already revealed that, and we now have further confirmation via a fresh leak. TechGoing recently shared an image of the phone in a protective case, showing its front and rear design. We also have an image of the Pixel 8 Pro’s rear camera bump in a case.
The latest Pixel 8 leak shows the phone in a transparent case, giving us another look at its design. The upcoming handset bears striking similarities with last year’s Pixel 7. We have a horizontal camera stripe that runs across the phone’s width. The two rear-facing cameras are housed in a pill-shaped dark glass within that protruding stripe. The microphone hole, LED flash unit, and other sensors also sit in similar positions as the 2022 model. The front design doesn’t see any changes either. Google is sticking to a centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
While we don’t have fresh visuals of the Pixel 8 Pro’s front design today, it shouldn’t look any different from the Pixel 7 Pro either. However, the same isn’t true for its rear design. The horizontal camera stipe is still here but Google has slightly changed the camera housing. Last year, it kept the telephoto lens separate from the other two cameras. The new model has all three rear cameras housed in a long pill-shaped dark glass. The laser AF unit has also been moved to the right side, below the LED flash.
The Pixel 8 could be slightly more compact than Pixel 7
Google‘s next-gen Pixel flagships are still months away but leaks about them have been coming for a while now. Yesterday, we learned that the base Pixel 8 will be a little smaller than the Pixel 7. To be precise, the new device is said to feature a slightly smaller display (6.16-inch vs. 6.32-inch). We hope it isn’t the case of Google thickening the bezels and that the handset’s size will be shrunk a little for a more compact build. It would be so anti-climatic if the Pixel 8 arrives the same size as Pixel 7 but with thicker bezels and a smaller display.
There’s still plenty of time to go for the Pixel 8 launch. Google isn’t expected to unveil the new phones before October of this month. It should launch the Pixel 7a, the Pixel Fold foldable, and the Pixel Tablet before that. Stay tuned and we will keep you posted with the latest information about these upcoming Google products.
2023-04-15 15:05:59