Regardless of the quite a few leaks earlier than its official announcement, Google nonetheless managed to go away many surprises for the launch of its new Pixel model merchandise. The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional had been launched together with the brand new Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds. Whereas the spotlight of this yr was clearly the mixing of synthetic intelligence (AI) into a lot of Google's native apps and companies, it's additionally good to see how helpful Google has been capable of make AI for customers random I'm positive different Android smartphone manufacturers will comply with Google's footsteps and construct their very own AI and machine learning-based options within the coming months.
That mentioned, the brand new telephones aren't all about AI. Not like Apple, Google this yr up to date the appear and feel of its gadgets. Gone are the sq. corners and curved-edge shows from previous fashions. Google's new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional now have a extra rounded look that feels surprisingly snug to carry and but acquainted, as a result of it immediately jogged my memory of the unique Google Pixel and Pixel XL.
The designs have clearly developed from a lot older fashions, however the digicam module as a visor from the latest Google Pixel smartphones has been maintained. The digicam module on each telephones continues to be thick and collects mud fairly simply. One other design component that can appear new to the brand new era of Pixel adopters is the graceful matte end of the rear glass panels on the Pixel 8 Professional. It brings again recollections of the a lot liked Pixel 3XL which additionally had the same (however pink) matte glass again panel.
Each smartphones additionally retain their IP68 score for mud and water resistance.
Each the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional include the charging cable, SIM ejector instrument and Sort-A adapter within the field.
Inside, Google has gone with a brand new SoC Tensor G3, which is constructed on the 4nm manufacturing course of and will present higher effectivity than the G2 on the Pixel 7 Professional. Nonetheless, I'm extra excited by how Google dealt with thermals this yr, because the Pixel 7 Professional was scorching when underneath stress.
This new processor, whereas not huge on uncooked efficiency, is huge on AI capabilities. Google defined that the machine studying fashions on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional are 10 instances extra complicated in comparison with the older Pixel 6 fashions (with Tensor). And, it's going to wish all of its AI processing capabilities to squeeze in and allow the entire cool new options that Google has constructed into its new telephones.
The Google Pixel 8 Professional mannequin will get a matte glass again panel with a chrome-finished aluminum body.
This ranges from clear cellphone calls to quicker photograph modifying, higher video recording (one thing that was a lot wanted), and even new instruments like Magic Audio Eraser that removes distracting sounds (or noisy folks) from a recording video. The processor additionally helps with the brand new safe Face Unlock function which surprisingly makes use of an everyday selfie digicam for safe biometric authentication (Class 3).
Not like previous fashions, it will also be used to authorize financial institution transactions. Google has at all times left behind the optical fingerprint reader that satisfied me that it can’t work always or situations (extra on this within the overview). However this actually seems to be like the primary steps to creating one thing just like Apple's Face ID, minus all of the added {hardware}.
For many who are each confused and inquisitive about what you'll get if you unbox your shiny new Pixel 8 or 8 Professional. Here’s a quick record of the options which are at the moment out there and those who haven’t but appeared on our overview items.
Out there options:
- Magic editor
- Magic Audio Eraser
- Wallpaper AI
- Face Unlock
- Professional digicam controls
- Object temperature sensor (app)
- Finest Take
Coming quickly:
- Video Increase
- Video Evening Sight
- Physique temperature measurement
The Google Pixel 8 Professional (proper) gives high-resolution sensors in all of its rear cameras this yr
Coming to the cameras, Google has up to date the first and selfie cameras (due to Face Unlock) but it surely appears to have saved the ultra-wide one from the Pixel 7. The Pixel 8 Professional acquired the most important a part of digicam updates with sensors excessive decision on the three rear view cameras.
There’s a new 50-megapixel main digicam, a brand new 48-megapixel telephoto digicam with 5X optical zoom and one other 48-megapixel ultra-wide digicam, which replaces the 12-megapixel digicam within the Pixel 7 Professional. Just like the Pixel 8, the selfie digicam has additionally been changed (for Face Unlock) though it doesn't appear to be a lot of an improve when it comes to decision. There’s additionally a brand new temperature sensor subsequent to the Pixel 8 Professional cameras that can be utilized to measure the floor temperature of objects.
The batteries have additionally acquired minor upgrades. The Pixel 8 Professional battery will get a 50 mAh bump over the Pixel 7 Professional, bringing it to five,050 mAh. The Pixel 8 will get an even bigger increase from the 4,355mAh battery on the Pixel 7 to a bigger 4,575mAh unit. Charging velocity has additionally elevated from 20W to 27W wired charging on Pixel 8, and from 23W to 30W on Pixel 8 Professional. Fortunately, Google has retained wi-fi charging in each gadgets.
The Google Pixel 8 Professional's digicam setup additionally features a temperature sensor that sits beneath its LED flash unit
As you may inform from the brand new AI-related updates and {hardware} efficiency upgrades, it's straightforward to neglect that Pixel gadgets have at all times been the primary in line to obtain the newest software program updates. The brand new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional are not any completely different and include Android 14 and all their Pixel customizations out of the field. Google additionally introduced that it’s going to additionally present seven years of OS, safety and juicy Pixel Drops, which is an enormous dedication from Google. However will this battery final even that lengthy? Properly, Google appears to have the spare scenario lined for a similar length as effectively.
Whereas the entire above options and commitments appear to lift the bar for Android and even iOS smartphones, Google has additionally raised the bar relating to pricing this yr. With the Pixel 8 beginning at Rs. 75,999 and the Pixel 8 Professional priced at Rs. 1,06,999, these are certainly the most costly Google smartphones to reach in India. The Pixel 8 Professional appears to fret me a bit extra as that is the value for the one 128GB variant in India.
Keep tuned for our detailed evaluations to seek out out in the event that they're price their worth tags or when you ought to improve to one thing else this festive season.
