Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8 was officially announced in October 2023 alongside Google Pixel 8 Pro. Pre Orders began on 04 October 2023 and the devices were made available on October 12, 2023. It landed in Kenya in November 2023. The Google Pixel 8 succeeds the Google Pixel 7 as the top new Google flagship. Google Pixel 8 is available at City hub at Ksh65,500 for the 128GB.
The latest addition to Google’s renowned Pixel lineup. This flagship smartphone is designed to redefine your mobile experience, offering cutting-edge technology, exceptional photography capabilities, and seamless integration with the Google ecosystem.
The Google Pixel 8 runs on Android 14, and all this is powered by a 4575 mAh battery. It measures 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (height x width x thickness) with a total weight of 187 grams including battery.
Google Pixel 8 Features
| BODY | |
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in) |
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose |
| Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIMs | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water/Dust | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| DISPLAY | |
| Size | 6.2 inches |
| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Resolutions | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| PPI | 428 ppi density |
| Multi-touch | Yes |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Always-on display |
| PLATFORM | |
| CPU | Nona-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4×2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| OS | Android 14 |
| CAMERA | |
| Main Dual | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126Ëš (ultrawide), 1/2.9″, 1.25µm |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Videos | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Front | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1″, 1.22µm, PDAF Auto-HDR, panorama 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| BATTERY | |
| Type | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 18W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Talk Time | N/A |
| Stand-by | N/A |
| COMMONS | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Sound | Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm Jack No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Walan | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
Google Pixel 8 Specs
- Sleek and Premium Design: The Google Pixel 8 5G features a sleek design but also a premium design that exudes sophistication. With its slim profile and meticulous craftsmanship, it’s a smartphone that feels as good as it looks.
- Photography Redefined: Experience photography at its finest with the Pixel 8 5G’s state-of-the-art camera system afterwards. Developed in collaboration with Google’s expertise in AI but computational photography, it delivers stunning photos and videos in all lighting conditions.
- Pure Android Experience: Enjoy the purest Android experience with the Pixel 8 5G. It runs on the latest Android OS with a clean and intuitive interface.
- Blazing Fast Performance: Powered by a high-performance processor and ample RAM, the Pixel 8 5G offers blazing-fast performance.
- All-Day Battery Life: Stay connected and productive throughout the day with the Pixel 8 5G’s but also with a long-lasting battery life.
- 5G Connectivity: Experience the future with lightning-fast 5G connectivity. Stream content, download large files, and engage in video conferences with zero lag.
- Timely Software Updates: Enjoy the latest Android features and security updates as soon as they’re released. Google Pixel devices are among the first to receive updates, ensuring you have the best and most secure experience so.
- Vibrant Display: Immerse yourself in a vibrant and immersive display that offers stunning visuals, vivid colors, and high refresh rates.
- Environmental Responsibility: Google Pixel 8 5G is designed with the environment in mind but also minimizing waste.
Whether you’re a photography enthusiast the Google Pixel 8 5G is designed to exceed your expectations. It’s a smartphone that pushes boundaries in every aspect. Elevate your mobile experience with the Google Pixel 8 5G and therefore experience smartphone excellence at its finest.
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See also Google Pixel 8 Pro.
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