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Replace: September 25, 2023 (4:40 AM ET): We’ve up to date our Pixel 8 collection rumor hub with new leaks associated to pricing, sturdiness, digital camera options, and software program updates.

Unique: The Pixel 7 is a superb telephone, nevertheless it gained’t be the most recent mainline Pixel for for much longer. The Pixel 8 collection will arrive in October. Whereas there was rather a lot to love in regards to the Pixel 7, it wasn’t good. Overheating points, weaker battery life, and gradual charging speeds had been a few of its most outstanding pitfalls. Will the Pixel 8 collection lastly tackle these points? We hope so!

Android Authority has coated a number of unique hyperlinks in collaboration with tipster Kamila Wojciechowska, and we now have an all-encompassing concept of what to anticipate, although a number of mysteries nonetheless stay. Let’s take a more in-depth take a look at the present Pixel 8 rumors to get a greater concept of what’s on the way in which.

• The Pixel 8 will once more launch with a regular and Professional variant.
• Rumored colours for the Pixel 8 embody Jade, Licorice, Haze, and Peony.
• Rumored colours for the Pixel 8 Professional embody Jade, Licorice, Porcelain, and Sky.

The Pixel 8 collection will launch with two fashions, the usual Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Professional. Whereas a Pixel 8a is feasible, its future isn’t sure, and it wouldn’t launch at the least till mid-2024 anyhow. This time round, the Pixel 8 is rumored to be getting a bit smaller, whereas the Pixel 8 Professional will get a number of new tips of its personal. Every of those fashions can be anticipated to have a number of totally different storage configurations out there.

Transferring onto colours, Android Authority beforehand revealed a number of juicy particulars to the world. Our info suggests the Pixel 8 would launch with Jade, Licorice, Haze, and Peony. In distinction, the Pixel 8 Professional would preserve the primary two colours however would swap the latter two for Porcelain and Sky. We, in actual fact, acquired our first take a look at the Sky colorway via a leaked promo video.

In a later leak, nevertheless, we acquired the complete set of colours for each the bottom mannequin and Professional. The bottom mannequin is available in three colours: Licorice (black), Haze (grey), and Peony (pink-ish). It seems the Jade shade didn’t make the minimize.

The Professional can be anticipated to solely are available three colours. As soon as once more, it appears to be like like Jade didn’t make it, because the colorways ought to embody Licorice, Sky (blue), and Porcelain (off-white).

Google by accident gave us a 360-degree take a look at the Pixel 8 Professional by way of its web site on September 5. The supplies seemingly verify three colours, specifically Licorice, Porcelain, and Sky.

Most lately, Google confirmed off a “sneak peek” on the Pixel 8 collection, which confirms the Procelain shade for the Pixel 8 Professional and the Peony shade for the Pixel 8.

It’s possible we’ll see extra design info straight from Google and leakers over the following few weeks.

• The Pixel 8 collection will launch on October 4, 2023.
• Pre-orders for the telephones will start that day.
• Pricing of the Pixel 8 might begin at as excessive as $699, as excessive as $999 for the Professional.

Google normally launches its flagship telephones in October annually, with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 duos each revealed throughout that month. The Pixel 5 was launched on September 30, however this was the exception somewhat than the rule, as all earlier units launched in October. And it appears to be like like October will as soon as once more be the discharge month as Google introduced its Pixel {hardware} occasion will happen on October 4.

Google has been rocking a budget flagship MO for some time now, with the Pixel 6 and seven beginning at $599, whereas the Professional variants had been priced at $899. Sadly, it appears to be like like this yr might be the top of underpriced Pixels. Dependable leaker Yogesh Brar suggests the Pixel 8 might be $50 to $100 dearer than in 2022, pointing in direction of $649 or $699 pricing. Brar didn’t have any info on the Pixel 8 Professional’s pricing, however it will be affordable to imagine it will go up by about the identical quantity.

In response to a leak from TheTechOutlook, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional will see a major worth hike, at the least in Europe. The publication, together with tipster Paras Guglani, reported lately that the Pixel 8 with 128GB storage will value €874.25 (~$942) together with 23% Worth-added Tax (VAT). With out taxes, it will are available at €710.77 (~$765). The 256GB storage variant of the telephone is anticipated to be priced at €949.30 with 23% VAT (~$1,023). In distinction, the bottom Pixel 7 variant was priced at €650 final yr.

In the meantime, the Pixel 8 Professional is rumored to come back in at a worth of €1,235 (~$1,331) for 128GB storage, €1,309 (~$1,411) for the 256GB model, and €1,461 (~$1,575) for the 512GB mannequin. All these costs embody 23% VAT. That’s fairly a worth hike in comparison with the €900 beginning worth of the Pixel 7 Professional.

Tipster Kamila Wojciechowska posted a screenshot in late September that seemingly revealed US pricing for the Pixel 8 collection. Extra particularly, the picture listed a $699 price ticket for the vanilla Pixel 8 and an $899 price ticket for the Professional variant. So meaning the Professional variant would possibly keep its worth in comparison with the Pixel 7 Professional whereas the vanilla Pixel 8 might see a $100 worth hike.

In saying so, journalist Max Weinbach asserted that each telephones would obtain a $100 worth improve. Both approach, the consensus is that the vanilla Pixel will probably be dearer this yr.

As for UK pricing, journalist Roland Quandt claimed that the telephones will retail for £699 and £999 respectively. By comparability, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Professional retailed for £599 and £849.

Availability

• The Pixel 8 will see virtually the identical design as final yr, although it can have a smaller footprint this time round.
• The Pixel 8 Professional will get a flatter design, some enhancements to the digital camera enclosure, and a brand-new thermometer sensor.

Google completely revamped the way in which Pixels look with the Pixel 6 collection. With the Pixel 7 collection, the corporate solely refined that design. Early renders of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional counsel there gained’t be many adjustments this yr both.

As you may see above, there are some delicate adjustments to the Professional. The show is flat, a primary for the Professional-level telephones from Google. The rear digital camera module has a barely new design with all three cameras encased in a single glass “tablet,” in contrast to the “tablet + circle” design of the Pixel 7 Professional. There additionally seems to be a further sensor underneath the digital camera flash; we’ll get into that in additional element later, however the in need of it’s the Professional now has a thermometer inbuilt.

We don’t see too many different adjustments to the Professional outdoors of those three issues. Even the gadget’s general dimensions — 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.7mm — barely differ from the Pixel 7 Professional’s 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9mm dimensions. There’s additionally the identical 6.7-inch display measurement, although it’s attainable the panel itself has a number of surprises left.

Whereas the Pixel 8 Professional brings a number of small design adjustments, the Pixel 8 has virtually the identical design because the Pixel 7. That mentioned, our tipster Kamila suggests it can have a smaller footprint with dimensions of 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm, a notable drop from the Pixel 7 at 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7mm.

There have been strategies in August that the Pixel 8 collection may be eSIM-only because of the lack of a SIM slot in leaked renders. However 9to5Google claimed on August 31 that the telephones will certainly provide a bodily SIM slot, citing its personal sources. This was corroborated by Google’s 360-degree render on September 5, explicitly confirming a bodily SIM slot. Take a look at the related picture under.

The leaked 360-degree render additionally gave us an excellent take a look at the telephone normally, such because the digital camera bar, show, and extra. Take a look at the photographs under.

Whereas a few of you might need hoped for extra important design adjustments, we actually like the present design language and are glad to see Google maintaining some consistency after enjoying round with a number of totally different aesthetics over time.

As for sturdiness, a leaked spec sheet by Kamila Wojciechowska factors to an IP68 ranking as anticipated for each handsets. Nonetheless, the vanilla Pixel will apparently get Gorilla Glass Victus safety on the back and front whereas the Professional gadget will get Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Pixel 8 show sizes and specs

• The Pixel 8 could have the identical decision and brightness as final yr however will see a better refresh charge and barely smaller display measurement.
• The Pixel 8 Professional has the identical measurement show and refresh charge as final yr however has a barely totally different decision and improved brightness.

The Pixel 8 show will see essentially the most adjustments, dropping to six.17 inches from its earlier 6.32-inch show. The decision and brightness will stay the identical at 2,400 x 1,080 and 1,400 nits, respectively. Along with shrinking a little bit, the brand new show additionally bumps up from a 90Hz refresh charge to a 120Hz refresh charge. Nonetheless, it’s believed the display can solely drop to 60Hz.

The Pixel 8 Professional show stays the very same measurement as final yr’s Professional at 6.7 inches. There’s no peak refresh charge change this time, however reportedly the Professional could have an improved variable refresh charge that may drop as little as 1Hz. The decision is barely totally different, too, at 2,992 x 1,344 vs 3,120 x 1,440. There’s additionally a 100-nit improve in peak brightness, bringing the Professional to 1,600 nits.

• The Pixel 8 and eight Professional will each see an improve to the Isocell GN2 on their major cameras.
• The Pixel 8 Professional is rumored to get an improve to a 64MP Sony IMX787 for its ultrawide digital camera.
• The Pixel 8 Professional may even get an improved time-of-flight sensor.
• The Google Digital camera app might see its first refresh in years.

Google has caught with related digital camera techniques for 2 generations now, with the one actual {hardware} change being the Pixel 7 Professional switching to a 5x 48MP telephoto digital camera as an alternative of a 4x shooter. The 50MP Isocell GN1 has remained the principle digital camera of alternative for Google.

This might change in 2023, as our personal unique Pixel 8 digital camera leak reveals. The largest information is the soar from the Isocell GN1 major digital camera used on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 households to the newer Isocell GN2. This may present a bunch of recent capabilities, together with 35% extra mild processing, the potential for 8K/30fps video seize, and Staggered HDR.

Whereas each the usual and Professional fashions will see the GN2, that’s the one improve the standard-sized Pixel 8 is anticipated to obtain. In the meantime, the Professional will get a brand new ultrawide digital camera as properly.

This time the Pixel 8 Professional will transfer on from its dated 12MP Sony IMX386 over to a way more usable 64MP Sony IMX787 — the identical sensor as the first digital camera discovered on the Google Pixel 7a. The telephoto ought to keep the identical, and the thermometer function mentioned beforehand can be one other improve.

Lastly, the Pixel 8 Professional may even get an improved time-of-flight sensor. The gadget has a brand new 8×8 ToF VL53L8 sensor, a major improve over the STMicroelectronics VL53L1 we’ve seen in earlier Pixels. This could drastically enhance autofocus.

Google Digital camera app

Together with some new {hardware}, the Pixel 8 collection must also embody a refresh of the app that runs that {hardware}. The Google Digital camera app has seemed just about the identical because the Pixel 4 collection, so it’s about time for a recent coat of paint.

We now have an entire article going over what to anticipate from the brand new Google Digital camera expertise. Listed below are the highlights:

• The photograph and video modes will not be blended collectively. Now, a toggle will seem for both photograph or video, and every setting could have its personal modes. This may make issues a lot less complicated and extra organized.
• The shortcuts to the gallery and swapping from the entrance to the rear cameras will probably be switched so every will seem within the different’s place. get able to re-learn some muscle reminiscence.
• Plenty of the options which were hidden behind menus will probably be extra front-and-center. This contains the Lengthy Publicity and Motion Pan modes.
• There will probably be barely totally different shortcuts and gestures.

Whereas these particulars cowl the app itself, there’s one other rumored function about what the app can really do. Due to a ballot for Pixel Superfans, we count on the Pixel 8 to have the ability to merge a number of pictures collectively to permit for everybody in a gaggle photograph to look their finest. We additionally count on quicker shutter speeds and launching speeds for the app itself.

9to5Google additionally posted a significant nugget of camera-related data on August 31 when it claimed that Night time Sight Video will come to the Pixel 8 Professional. We’re anticipating brighter low-light video with diminished noise in consequence. In saying so, there doesn’t appear to be a technical motive why this function can be restricted to the Pixel 8 Professional because the Professional and commonplace fashions are poised to share the identical chipset and important digital camera.

A leak in September revealed a number of extra particulars the brand new digital camera app UI. The revamp will seem in replace v.9.0.115.561695573.37. Choosing photograph or video will convey up totally different choices within the choice bar.

• Picture: Motion Pan, Lengthy Publicity, Portrait, Picture (important), Night time Sight, Panorama, Picture Sphere
• Video: Pan, Video (important), Sluggish movement, Time Lapse

We additionally realized that the “Extra” tab goes away, the settings button has been relocated to the underside left-hand nook, the icon will change, and the Pixel 6 will reportedly get the Pixel 7’s new zoom slider.

A leaked video (seen above) in late September additionally dished out loads of digital camera options. Most notably, it revealed handbook digital camera controls, the flexibility to swap out faces in a gaggle photograph for a greater expression, and the Magic Audio Eraser function for eradicating background noise.

We’ve already spoken in regards to the show and digital camera however have but to debate what’s underneath the floor. Let’s begin with the SoC, as we lately revealed a ton of Tensor G3 particulars in collaboration with tipster Kamila Wojciechowska.

WinFuture was the primary to report that the Pixel 8 collection will obtain the next-generation Tensor processor code-named “Zuma.” This was corroborated by our personal leaked Google Pixel roadmap. Just like the Tensor chips earlier than it, it’s rumored that the Pixel 8’s Tensor chip might be based mostly on Samsung’s Exynos SoC. Particularly, the Exynos 2300, which was omitted for the Galaxy S23 collection. From what Kamila realized, we all know the Tensor G3 will probably be outfitted with a 1+4+4 CPU setup that includes a Cortex-X3 (3.05GHz), 4 Cortex-A715 cores (2.45GHz), and 4 Cortex-A510 cores (2.15GHz).

Moreover, our report provides that the brand new chipset could have Arm Mali-G715 graphics. There’s no definitive phrase on the shader core depend right here, nevertheless it’s believed we might be ten cores and ray tracing assist (making it Immortalis graphics).

Different notable particulars gleaned by Wojciechowska embody MTE assist for a safer chipset, an improved TPU, AV1 encoding for the primary time in a smartphone (as much as 4K/30fps), and an improved GXP digital sign processor. Sadly, it appears to be like like we shouldn’t count on a modem change right here.

We’re definitely hoping the chipset enhancements result in a cooler expertise. We’ve had issues with overheating on previous Pixel fashions, as famous in our Pixel 7 assessment. A newer rumor factors to improved packaging for Google’s upcoming chipset, which might result in much less warmth emissions from the silicon.

Transferring past the processor, the Pixel 8 collection has a number of different {hardware} options that can apply to each fashions. Our personal leak on the matter reveals the Pixel 8 collection might assist DisplayPort via the USB-C connector. This might, theoretically, provide entry to a native Android desktop mode. We’ve seen this mode earlier than, nevertheless it’s by no means acquired a proper launch.

We even have realized that Wi-Fi 7 will probably be featured on each telephones, however solely the Pixel 8 Professional could have UWB assist. 

As for the remainder of the specs? You’ll discover that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional have a number of vital {hardware} variations, so let’s break them down a bit additional.

Pixel 8 battery and different {hardware}

Rumors counsel the Pixel 8 could have 8GB of RAM, identical to its predecessor. As for storage, our earlier leaks with Kamila counsel the identical sizes as earlier than. Meaning you may count on both 128GB or 256GB of storage.

Due to our personal in-house leaks, we now know the specs for the battery as properly. Primarily based on a supply inside Google, the bottom mannequin will provide 4,485mAh, up from the Pixel 7’s 4,270mAh battery. The battery isn’t the one improve; charging speeds are lastly getting a small increase as properly.

You’ll be able to count on a lift of 4W on the Pixel 8, bringing wired charging as much as 24W. Wi-fi charging will stay at 20W. Whereas it’s good to see charging speeds improve, there are many telephones on the market with 45W and better speeds for wired charging. This makes Google really feel a little bit behind the occasions.

Pixel 8 Professional battery and different {hardware}

Our sources point out the Pixel 8 Professional additionally sticks with the identical storage and RAM configurations as final yr’s mannequin. Meaning you may count on 12GB of RAM and storage decisions of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of storage. In saying so, Wojciechowska studies that US fashions will high out at 1TB of storage.

The Pixel 8 Professional will proceed to focus on a battery measurement of round 5,000mAh, so don’t count on an enormous change from final yr. The Pixel 7 Professional had first rate sufficient battery life, so this shouldn’t be a problem for many.

One space that’s getting a small increase is charging, with wired charging going from 23W to 27W. That mentioned, wi-fi charging will stay on the identical 23W speeds.

Pixel 8 Professional might go ultrasonic for its fingerprint sensor

Tipster Yogesh Brar claims the Pixel 8 Professional might get an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which might be an improve over all earlier Pixels. Ultrasonic sensors in Galaxy S units are thought of superior to light-based variations that seem in most different telephones. Brar wasn’t particular on if this new fingerprint sensor would additionally make its approach to the Pixel 8. We assume no, as that may additional emphasize the prevalence of the Professional over the vanilla mannequin.

The Pixel 8 Professional is getting a thermometer function

In Could, a leaked tutorial video revealed that the thriller sensor underneath the flash might be an IR thermometer. Primarily based on the video, in an effort to use the sensor, you’ll have to convey the telephone near your brow, then transfer it slowly to your temple. The telephone supplies sounds and vibrations to help with the method. Reportedly, this sensor will also be used to measure the temperature of objects as properly.

In response to the leak, the info collected from the measurements is saved domestically and will probably be dealt with via the Android Personal Compute Core. This is able to imply that the info gained’t find yourself someplace in Google’s servers; it can solely be saved straight on the telephone.

The thermometer was additionally famous in Google’s official 360-degree render that leaked in September. So it’s successfully confirmed that this function is certainly coming.

Pixel 8 software program

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional would be the first telephones to formally run on Android 14 out of the field, which is presently in beta. The newest model of Android contains in depth enhancements to accessibility options, battery optimization enhancements, improved privateness options, a customizable lock display and wallpapers, and a lot extra.

New info has additionally emerged in regards to the Pixel 8 collection getting extra updates in comparison with its predecessors. In response to a latest report, Google might surpass Samsung and supply over 4 years of main OS updates to the telephones. The corporate is anticipated to match Apple’s long-term replace dedication in direction of iPhones. So because the Pixel 8 lineup will almost certainly launch with Android 14, you may count on updates until Android 19, if the knowledge is correct.

Wojciechowska’s leaked spec sheet in late September talked about as much as seven years of updates, though it stands to motive that we’re seven years of safety patches. Both approach, it appears to be like like Google is certainly stepping up its replace sport.

We think about the Pixel 8 collection may even have a number of different Pixel-specific additions that transcend the Android 14 replace, although we don’t actually have any substantial info on that. Nonetheless, an APK teardown does counsel video enhancements like a brand new video unblur device. Much like photograph unblur on the Pixel 7, this function would assist to scrub up blurriness, however in movies.

A leaked promo video additionally teased an “Audio Magic Eraser” function that removes undesirable audio from a video clip, possible with the assistance of AI. It’s believed this function would seem in each fashions.

One other teardown revealed Night time Sight might be additional improved by combining pictures taken by the principle and telephoto lenses to reinforce the middle of the ensuing picture. So count on at the least some digital camera software program enhancements, although we think about there will probably be rather more than this.

Fascinated about what the wallpapers seem like on the Pixel 8? Take a look at our Pixel 8 wallpapers article to be taught extra.

Straightforward eSIM transfers

Google is engaged on making transferring telephones simpler, particularly if these telephone assist eSIM. Though that is most likely not going to be a Pixel 8 and even Pixel unique, it’s attainable the Pixel 8 can be the primary Android telephone with the function. Basically, you’d be supplied a QR code that you just’d scan together with your new telephone that may then permit you to rapidly switch your eSIM to the brand new handset.

Ought to I look ahead to the Pixel 8?

The Pixel 8 collection will possible be among the most talked-about telephones of 2023. Nonetheless, in case you already rock a Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Professional, there may not be sufficient causes to improve.

If you’re on an older Pixel or a competitor gadget and are eager about switching, we’d advise you to attend for the Pixel 8 launch. At this level, it’s just a few weeks away. Even in case you determine to not go together with a Pixel 8, the costs of the Pixel 7 ($545 at Amazon) and Pixel 7 Professional ($589.98 at Amazon) will undoubtedly drop in response. These telephones are nonetheless terrific and can be an excellent various to the 2023 fashions.

If you’re in search of one thing else, the next-best alternative can be one thing from the Galaxy S23 collection. The Galaxy S23 ($799 at Amazon) can be a terrific alternative rather than the Pixel 8, whereas the Galaxy S23 Extremely ($1199.99 at Samsung) is definitely a significant competitor to the Pixel 8 Professional. The Galaxy S23 Plus ($999.99 at Samsung) might be a good selection for individuals who need one thing a bit within the center.