Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro launching today: time, expected price, specs

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro series prices and specifications will be revealed today during the global launch event, although much about the phones has been revealed already. The Pixel Watch 2 will also be announced and we expect to see Google announce the release of the stable Android 14 OS. So, here’s a rundown of everything we expect to see at the Google Pixel 8 event along with its live-stream video link and other details.

Google Pixel 8 launch event time, how to watch online

The Google Pixel 8 series and the Pixel Watch 2 will be launching at the Made by Google event today, i.e., October 4th at 7:30 PM IST.

You can watch the Google Pixel 8 launch via the YouTube live-stream video below:

Made by Google event: what to expect?

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro expected price, availability details

The Pixel 8 could start at USD 699 (roughly around Rs 58,097) and the Pixel 8 Pro could begin at USD 899 (roughly around Rs 74,720). The new Pixels will go on pre-orders from today itself. In India, the Pixel 8 lineup will be available on Flipkart.

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro specifications (expected)

MODELS	PIXEL 8	PIXEL 8 PRO
Display	6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display with 60Hz-120Hz refresh rate	6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate.
Front camera	10.5MP	10.5MP
Rear cameras	50MP+12MP (ultrawide)	50+48MP (ultrawide)+48MP telephoto zoom up to 30x
Processor	Google Tensor G3	Google Tensor G3
Software	Android 14	Android 14
Memory	8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage	12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
Battery	4,575mAh battery, 27W fast charging, 18W wireless charging	5,050mAh battery, 30W fast charging, 23W wireless charging
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC
Others	In-display fingerprint scanner, Face recognition, IP68 dust and water resistance	In-display fingerprint scanner, Face recognition, and IP68 dust and water resistance
Colours	Obsidian, Hazel and Rose	Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay