A leaked spec sheet of the Pixel 8 Pro last month suggested that the new Google flagship may lack a 512GB storage variant. Turns out, it won’t. Reliable sources have confirmed to WinFuture that you will be able to buy the device with half a terabyte (TB) of storage space.
According to the new report, Google isn’t changing anything in the storage department for either Pixel 8 model. The vanilla Pixel 8 will be available in 128GB and 256GB storage options, while the Pro model will add a third 512GB option. Though not confirmed, we should be looking at the UFS 4.0 storage solutions here. It’s the latest mobile storage standard. The Pixel 7 series features the previous-gen UFS 3.1 storage chips.
This upgrade likely won’t add to the devices’ price. The report states that Google is keeping the base storage at 128GB to ensure a low entry price. Last year, it priced the 128GB Pixel 7 at $599, while the Pixel 7 Pro started at $899. We are expecting similar price tags this year, though there are rumors of a minor price hike in some markets, including the US and Europe.
The new Pixels are said to cost $50 more, or at least the base model is. Higher storage variants may see bigger hikes. This is due to a rise in component cost, effectively increasing the total manufacturing cost of the devices. Flagship phones have gotten more expensive in recent months because of increased manufacturing costs. It remains to be seen if Google can keep the Pixel 8’s entry price unchanged.
Pixel 8 leaks have started coming more frequently
Leaks and rumors about the Pixel 8 series have been getting more frequent in recent weeks. If anything, that’s a sign of a nearing launch. By nearing, we don’t mean it’s just around the corner. The new Pixels are still a couple of months away. We aren’t expecting Google to take wraps off its latest flagships before October. The same launch event should also bring the Pixel Watch 2.
Google’s second-gen smartwatch is rumored to address many shortcomings of the original model. We are reportedly in for a much-improved processor, a jump from a 10nm chip to a 4nm solution with twice as many CPU cores, which operate faster too. The wearable is also rumored to bring a bigger battery, UWB (ultra-wideband) support, faster updates, improved display, and more upgrades. We will keep you posted with the latest information about all upcoming Pixel devices as Google prepares for the launch.
2023-08-08 15:08:54