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Danish Kapoor
Danish Kapoor

Google Pixel 8: seven years of updates to the Pixel that embraces AI as its main virtue

The new Google Pixel 8 is here. Google’s flagship along with the Pixel 8 Pro. The mobile that promises bring together hardware and artificial intelligence at the highest level within the sector of mobile telephony. These are the characteristics of the latest Pixel, which this year debuts a new Tensor G3 processor, renews its camera sensor and adds all kinds of software tools and functions.

Google Pixel 8 technical sheet

Google Pixel 8

screen

Actua 6.2″ OLED Display

2400 x 1080 px

LPTO 120Hz

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

processor

Google Tensor G3

Titan M2 security chip

RAM

8GB LPDDR5X

storage

128/256GB UFS 3.1

OS

Android 14

7 years of Android updates

rear cameras

Main: 50 MP f/1.68

Ultra wide angle: 12 MP f/2.2

Night Sight in photo and video

frontal camera

10.5 Mpixels

battery

4,575mAh

Fast charging at 27W

18W wireless fast charging

connectivity

Wi-Fi 7

Bluetooth 5.3

5G

NFC

USB-C

dimensions and weight

150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm

187g

others

Under-screen fingerprint reader

facial recognition

IP68 certification

Temperature sensor

price

From 799 euros

Tensor G3 and the new functions with AI

Pixel 8 Black

The design of the Pixel 8 is quite recognizable, mainly because of that rear camera module that protrudes considerably and lenses in a deep black tone that contrasts with the aluminum of the device. The Pixel 8 comes protected with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 certification for water and dust resistance and weighs about 187 grams.

The panel chosen is an Actua OLED, which Google describes as more accurate when it comes to colors. We have a size of 6.2 inches with FullHD+ resolution, Up to 42% brighter than the Pixel 7 panel.

Inside we find the new Tensor G3 processor. It is an in-house processor with four cores at 1.7 GHz, four at 2.37 GHz and a main core at 2.91 GHz. Along with this, 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage are added of the 128GB.

For the battery we have 4,575 mAh with a 27W fast charge and a 18W wireless charging. As with the Pixel Watch 2, a temperature sensor compatible with the Fitbit app is also included.

At a photographic level, the Pixel 8 adds a new 50 megapixel sensor along with an f/1.68 aperture lens and a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor that also functions as a macro.

Pixel
Pixel

But the news, as usual in the Pixels, comes with the software functions. The Pixel 8 incorporates a ‘Best Take’ function that allows you to modify the faces of the people who appear using AI in predefined ways. An improved photo editor is also added, allowing you to change specific elements such as the position of the subject or the sky.

Google Pixel AI Features
Google Pixel AI Features

For the video we have to improve by AI for the quality of the video such as exposure or color. Additionally, this year ‘Night sight’ arrives on video, greatly expanding the quality in night scenes. Other additions are ‘Audio Magic Eraser’, which eliminates background sounds to focus on the main one.

Google will offer the Pixel 8 with Android 14 and explains what it promises up to 7 years of Android updates. Not security, but system. An extension that ensures the useful life of the device.

Pixel 8 versions and price

Pixel 8 Android
Pixel 8 Android

The new Google Pixel 8 will be available in Spain from 799 euros starting October 12. It can be purchased in lichen green, obsidian and pink colors. The version with 256 GB has an official price of 859 euros.


Danish Kapoor