The Pixel 8 is powered by the new Tensor G3 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM. It will launch with Android 14 and Google promises seven years of OS and security updates. Google has also redesigned the Pixel camera app and added new features to the Google Photos app, including the Magic Eraser and Best Take features. However, the Pixel 8 does not have the extended manual controls found on the Pixel 8 Pro.
Key takeaways:
- The Google Pixel 8 has been officially announced, with a starting price of $699.99 for a model with 128GB of storage. It has a slightly smaller 6.2-inch display that refreshes at 120Hz, and a battery of 4,485mAh.
- The Pixel 8's front camera now supports face unlocking with the same security level as fingerprint unlocking. It maintains a two-lens camera setup, with a 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera.
- The phone is powered by the new Tensor G3 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM. It has new features like the ability to filter out spam calls, erase unwanted background audio from video recordings, and make calls sound clearer.
- Google promises to provide seven years of OS and security updates for the Pixel 8, which is more than twice as long as prior Pixel phones received and much longer than any other mainstream Android phone maker commits to.