Google is launching new smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The cameras have had a major upgrade, there are many new functions and it is also very striking that they receive software updates for no less than seven years.
Google is launching the new Pixel 8 phones that feature a fully upgraded rear camera, strong security, and all-day battery life. Both phones feature Google’s Google Tensor G3 chip and AI and will receive 7 years of operating system updates, security updates and feature drops.
Design Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have a fresh and modern design with a rounder shape, trendy finish and ‘hip’ colors. The Pixel 8 Pro has a polished aluminum frame and is the first Pixel Pro with a matte glass back. It fits comfortably in the hand and is available in three colors: Porcelain, Bay and Obsidian. The Pixel 8 is smaller (and slightly smaller than the Pixel 7), has a satin metal frame with a polished glass back, and comes in Rose, Hazel, and Obsidian.
By the way, on the back of the Pixel 8 Pro, a new temperature sensor lets you quickly scan an object to get its temperature. Check that your pan is hot enough to start boiling or that the milk in your baby’s bottle is at the right temperature. Google has also filed with the FDA to allow Pixel’s Thermometer App to take your temperature and store it in Fitbit.
Screens
The Google Pixel 8 has a bright 6.2-inch Actua display that is 42% brighter than the screen of the Pixel 7. The slightly larger 6.7-inch Super Actua screen of the Pixel 8 Pro has Google’s brightest screen. smartphones to date. Even in direct sunlight, it is noticeable that the screen still shows beautiful Ultra HDR images.
Cameras and camera app
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have updated cameras for better photos and videos and new editing features powered by Google AI. Both phones have the same wide-angle camera, which captures 21% more light than their predecessors. The ultra-wide-angle camera on both phones even captures 105% more light. In addition, the Pixel 8 Pro has a telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, which captures 56% more light than the Pixel 7 Pro and takes 10x optical quality photos. Finally, the front camera now has autofocus for the best selfies on a Pixel phone.
The camera app has an intuitive, redesigned interface so you can quickly find and capture content in your favorite photo and video modes. And for the Pixel 8 Pro, you’ll have access to Pro Controls, which gives you more control over the Pixel Camera with settings like shutter speed, ISO, 50 MP photos across the entire zoom range, and more.
New functions
With new features like Magic Editor, Best Recording and Magic Eraser for Audio, you can make every photo and video better and more beautiful. Magic Editor in Google Photos is a new experimental editing experience that uses generative AI to help you create the best photos you envision. You can reposition and adjust subjects or use presets to make the background pop, all with just a few taps.
With Audio Magic Eraser you can easily reduce distracting sounds in your video, such as howling winds or noisy crowds. This first-of-its-kind computational audio capability uses advanced machine learning models to sort sounds into different layers so you can control their levels.
Available later this year, Video Boost technology on the Pixel 8 Pro offers advanced video editing such as color correction, lighting and stabilization to make videos look even more professional. Moreover, for the first time ever, you also get Night Vision Video.
Security
The Google Tensor G3 chip works with the Titan M2 security chip to protect personal information and make your Pixel more resistant to advanced attacks. And now Face Unlock on Pixel 8 has the highest Android biometric class, giving you access to compatible banking and payment apps like Google Wallet.
7 years of updates
Google equips its Pixel smartphones with exclusive features and updates that ensure your phone gets better over time. For the first time, Google is offering seven years of software support for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including OS upgrades, security updates and regular features.
Price and availability
The Pixel 8 Pro is available in bay blue, porcelain and obsidian from 1,099 euros. The Pixel 8 is available in gray-green, pink and obsidian from 799 euros. Both devices can now be ordered from Belsimpel, Odido and in the Google Store and will be available from October 12.
