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Google has introduced its latest smartphone offerings, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, bringing an array of groundbreaking features, enhanced cameras, and a commitment to sustainability to the forefront. These devices, driven by the Google Tensor G3 processor, are designed to deliver a more personalized and helpful user experience while embracing eco-friendly materials and long-term software support.
Aesthetically Pleasing Design
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have been meticulously crafted to offer users a refined and elegant design. Characterized by softer contours, stunning metal finishes, and sustainable materials, these phones are a testament to Google’s commitment to both style and environmental responsibility.
- Pixel 8: This model boasts contoured edges and a more compact size compared to its predecessor, the Pixel 7. Equipped with a 6.2-inch Actua display that offers real-world clarity and is 42% brighter than the previous version, the Pixel 8 is available in three stylish colors: Rose, Hazel, and Obsidian.
- Pixel 8 Pro: Featuring a 6.7-inch Super Actua display, the Pixel 8 Pro provides an incredibly vibrant viewing experience, even under direct sunlight. The phone’s design includes a matte glass back and a polished aluminum frame, available in Porcelain, Bay, and Obsidian.
Enhanced Camera Systems
Both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have undergone significant upgrades in their camera systems, elevating photo and video quality to new heights. These enhancements are complemented by innovative editing tools that empower users to unleash their creativity.
- Pixel 8 Pro Main Camera: The primary camera on the Pixel 8 Pro excels in low-light conditions, ensuring that your photos and videos always look their best. The ultrawide lens now offers even more impressive Macro Focus, while the telephoto lens captures 56% more light and delivers exceptional optical quality for 10x zoom photos. Additionally, the front-facing camera now features autofocus, guaranteeing stunning selfies.
- Pixel 8 Main Camera: The Pixel 8 is equipped with the same updated main camera as the Pro version, along with a new ultrawide lens that enables impressive Macro Focus.
The camera app has been revamped for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience, making it easier to find and capture content in various photo and video modes. For the Pixel 8 Pro, Pro Controls are available, granting users greater creative control over the Pixel Camera by adjusting settings such as shutter speed, ISO, and 50 MP photos across the zoom range, among other options.
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To address the common issue of group photos where not everyone is looking at the camera, the Best Take1 feature uses multiple images to create the perfect shot. Magic Editor in Google Photos leverages generative AI to enhance photo editing, allowing users to reposition subjects and make backgrounds pop with minimal effort. Audio Magic Eraser1 lets users reduce unwanted background noise in videos, while Video Boost, coming soon to the Pixel 8 Pro, enhances video quality with advanced processing.
Productivity and Convenience
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are equipped with features that simplify tasks and save users valuable time. Summarize generates concise summaries of webpages, offering quick access to key information. Furthermore, the devices can read aloud and translate web content, making it convenient for users on the go.
With improved AI capabilities, the devices offer a more natural conversation experience. The Call Screen feature has been enhanced to reduce spam calls by 50% on average, answering unknown calls with a more natural-sounding voice and intelligently distinguishing between important and unwanted calls. Contextual replies for simple calls, such as appointment confirmations, are also on the horizon.
Unparalleled Software Support
To ensure the longevity and security of your device, Google is committed to providing seven years of software support for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. This comprehensive support encompasses operating system upgrades, security updates, and regular Feature Drops, offering users an exceptional and continually improving smartphone experience.
Availability and Pre-Order Information
Pre-orders for the Pixel 8 start at $699, while the Pixel 8 Pro is available for pre-order from $999. Additionally, customers who pre-order the Pixel 8 Pro will receive a complimentary Pixel Watch 2. These new Pixel phones are also available for pre-order on Google Fi Wireless, offering enticing deals and flexible phone plans that include full connectivity for the Pixel Watch 2 at no extra cost.
Both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, along with a range of cases from Google and its partners, will be accessible for purchase from the Google Store and select retail partners beginning on October 12th.
