Google Pixel 8 price and launch timeline tipped, could cost more than the Pixel 7

Google Pixel 8 price, launch timing, new fingerprint sensor tipped

According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the Google Pixel 8 is expected to be unveiled in early October, following the brand’s usual launch cycle. The phone might cost US $649 or $699. This is a slight price hike in its home country compared to what the last year’s base model retailed at.

Google Pixel 7 was priced at US $599 for the 128GB variant at launch, with 256GB variant setting you back at US $699. The Google Pixel 8 is expected to feature substantial performance improvements, better camera, and display specs, but that’s not all. The series might now come with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor which should solve a major complain that was seen with the previous gen devices.

Google Pixel 8 specifications (expected)

• 6.17-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 1400-nits peak brightness, 427 PPI
• Google Tensor G3 chipset with WI-Fi 7, UFS 4.0 storage, ultrasonic fingerprint
• 50MP GN2 main + 12MP IMX386 ultra-wide + ToF camera sensors at the back, 11MP sensor for selfies
• 4,485mAH Battery with 20W fast wired charging, 12W wireless charging

Google Pixel 8 Pro specifications (expected)

• 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 1600-nits peak brightness, 490 PPI
• Google Tensor G3 chipset with WI-Fi 7, UFS 4.0 storage, ultrasonic fingerprint
• 50MP GN2 main + 64MP IMX787 ultra-wide + 48MP GM5 telephoto + ToF camera sensors at the back, 11MP sensor for selfies
• Thermometer at the back panel to measure temperatures, UWB chip
• 4,950mAH Battery with 23W fast wired charging, 12W wireless charging

There are no leaks regarding the pricing of the phone’s older sibling yet, the Pixel 8 Pro. To give you some context, the last-gen Pixel 7 Pro started at US $899 and the successor could see a similar price hike with the phone costing around US $999. It remains to be seen if these devices will be able to justify paying more for them to the consumers. The phones are also expected to be available in more regions this time around.