Google Pixel 8 Pro Design Leaked by Company Ahead of Debut; Will Reportedly Get Five Years of OS Updates
Google's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Pixel 8 Pro, has been accidentally revealed by the company itself on its official website. The leaked image confirms some of the previous rumors about the phone's design and color options, as well as hints at a possible longer software support than its predecessors.
The Pixel 8 Pro was spotted on a Google Store page that promotes Google's subscriptions and services. The image shows a man holding a Pixel 8 Pro in a new color variant called Porcelain, which looks like a light beige or cream hue. The phone also has a centered hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera and a glass oval covering the rear cameras, which are still arranged in a horizontal bar.
The image's alt-text description reads, "A person takes a call on a Pixel 8 Pro phone in Porcelain." This confirms that the phone is indeed the Pixel 8 Pro and not a placeholder or a mockup. The image also matches the renders and leaks that have been circulating online for months, including a promo video that was reportedly leaked from an internal Google presentation.
According to Forbes, the Pixel 8 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. The phone will be powered by Google's own Tensor chipset, which is based on Samsung's Exynos platform and promises to deliver better performance and AI capabilities than previous Pixel phones. The phone will also have 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The Pixel 8 Pro will reportedly sport a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 48MP telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom, and a laser autofocus sensor. The phone will also have an improved video stabilization feature called Video Unblur, which will reduce motion blur and shaky footage. The front-facing camera will be an 11.1MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
One of the most interesting rumors about the Pixel 8 Pro is that it will receive five years of OS updates, which would make it one of the longest-supported Android phones ever. Gadgets 360 reports that this information comes from an unnamed source who claims to have seen Google's internal documents. If true, this would mean that the Pixel 8 Pro would get Android 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 updates, as well as security patches until at least October 2027.
This would put the Pixel 8 Pro ahead of Samsung, Oppo, and OnePlus, which have promised four OS updates and one year of security patches for some of their flagship devices. It would also bring the Pixel 8 Pro closer to Apple's iPhone, which typically receives six or seven OS updates and several years of security patches.
Google has not officially announced the Pixel 8 Pro or its release date yet, but it is expected to launch sometime in October, along with the standard Pixel 8 model. The Pixel 8 series will likely be available in four color options: Licorice (black), Porcelain (beige), Sky (blue), and Haze (purple). The pricing of the Pixel 8 Pro is not known yet, but it could be around $999 or higher, given its premium features and specifications.
The Pixel 8 Pro is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Android phones of the year, with its unique design, powerful hardware, and impressive software support. It will also be the first phone to showcase Google's Tensor chip and its potential for enhancing the user experience and privacy. Stay tuned for more updates on the Pixel 8 Pro as we get closer to its official launch.
Source:
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(3) Google Leaks Pixel 8 Pro With Surprise New Design. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2023/08/31/google-accidentally-leaks-pixel-8-pro-with-surprise-new-design/.
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FAQ's
When can we expect Pixel 8?
Google Pixel 8 price in India is expected to be ₹ 48,590. Google Pixel 8 launch date is speculated to be on October 19, 2023. The mobile will be available in multiple color variants.
How long is the pixel 5a warranty?
As a response, Google Pixel implemented an extended 1 year repair warranty for this problem in the 5a beyond the standard 1 year Google Hardware Warranty.
What is the future of Google Pixel?
The upcoming processor – Google Tensor G3 is codenamed 'zuma'. In the year 2024, Google may bring the affordable Pixel 8a in the first half. In the latter part of the year, the company may launch the Pixel 9 series. However, the Pixel 9 series will consist of three devices according to the source.
हम पिक्सेल 8 की उम्मीद कब कर सकते हैं?
भारत में Google Pixel 8 की कीमत ₹48,590 होने की उम्मीद है। Google Pixel 8 की लॉन्च तिथि 19 अक्टूबर, 2023 होने का अनुमान है। मोबाइल कई कलर वेरिएंट में उपलब्ध होगा।
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