Google Pixel 8

Buckle up, tech aficionados! Following the triumph of the Google Pixel 7, the tech giant has dropped the curtain on its next masterpiece, the Google Pixel 8. In this electrifying read, we’re diving deep into the buzz, specs, features, Nepal’s pricing scoop, and global availability of the highly anticipated Google Pixel 8.

Behold, the Google Pixel 8

Design and Display

Rumors are swirling about a jaw-dropping 6.17-inch AMOLED display with a dazzling FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) resolution. While the screen trims down slightly from its predecessor, the Pixel 7, prepare for a visual extravaganza. Brace yourself for a dynamic 60Hz-120Hz refresh rate, delivering an immersive experience at a pixel density of a jaw-dropping 424 ppi.

Crafted to perfection, the Pixel 8 boasts Gorilla Glass Victus 2 shielding the screen, Gorilla Glass Victus at the rear, and an aluminum frame that’s as tough as it is stylish. Leaked renders hint at a sleek, rounded design that can take a beating. And yes, it inherits the IP68 dust and water resistance from its predecessor.

The color palette is nothing short of a masterpiece, with Peony Rose, Gray, and the ever-classy Obsidian making an entrance.

Performance

Beneath the hood, the Pixel 8 flexes its muscles with the game-changing 4nm Tensor G3 chip. Picture a 9-core CPU setup that includes a powerhouse Cortex-X3 prime core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. Graphics enthusiasts hold onto your seats, because the 10-core Arm Immortalis G715 GPU is here, an upgrade from its 7-core sibling. And here’s the kicker – Android 14 is the maestro of this symphony, accompanied by whispers of an unheard-of 7 years of software support.

While RAM and storage remain under wraps, we’re banking on 8GB RAM and storage configurations of 128GB and 256 GB.

Camera, Battery, and Beyond

The Pixel 8 wields a camera setup that’s nothing short of legendary – a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture, complete with PDAF and OIS, backed by a 12MP ultrawide camera boasting an f/2.2 aperture. Selfie enthusiasts, don’t blink! There’s a 10.8MP front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture, delivering stunning auto-HDR and panoramic shots.

Fueling this technological marvel is a robust 4485mAh battery, primed for 24W wired charging and 12W wireless charging. And yes, the rumor mill is buzzing with whispers of reverse wireless charging, adding yet another feather to the Pixel’s cap.

Connectivity? Say no more! Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, and USB Type-C 3.2 – it’s all here. Oh, and the Pixel 8 can measure skin temperature, perfect for the health-conscious crowd.

Google Pixel 8: The Specs in a Nutshell

• Build: Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Gorilla Glass Victus, Aluminum frame, IP68 dust/water resistance
• Display: 6.17 inches AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
• Resolution: FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels), 20:9 ratio, ~427 ppi density
• Chipset: Google Tensor G3 (4nm Mobile Platform)
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
• Software & UI: Android 14, up to 7 years of software support
• Rear Camera: Dual; 50MP, f/1.9 primary sensor, OIS, Laser AF, PDAF, and 12MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 114º FOV
• Front Camera: 10.8MP, f/2.2 sensor
• Audio: Stereo speaker setup, No 3.5mm headphone jack
• Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (optical), Face unlock
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer (skin temperature)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), USB Type-C 3.2
• Battery: 4485mAh with 24W wired charging, 12W wireless charging, potential reverse wireless charging
• Color Palette: Peony Rose, Gray, and Obsidian

Google Pixel 8: Pricing and Availability

Circle October 4th on your calendar as the grand unveiling of the Google Pixel 8 at an enticing USD 699. Preorders are set to kick off the very next day. For our Nepal audience, stay tuned for an expected price tag of NPR 95,999.