Google unveiled its highly-anticipated Pixel 8 smartphone series on Wednesday, debuting a host of cutting-edge enhancements. These include a core processor upgrade, bolstered by an array of artificial intelligence-driven features.
Compared to their counterparts from the previous year, the starting prices for both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have been raised by $100. Here we compare the prices of the latest line-up in different countries.
Country | Pixel 8 (converted to INR) | Pixel 8 Pro (converted to INR) |
India | ₹75,999 | ₹1,06,999 |
US | ₹58,100 | ₹83,200 |
Japan | ₹63,200 | ₹89,600 |
Australia | ₹63,300 | ₹89,800 |
UK | ₹70,600 | ₹81,700 |
Singapore | ₹66,700 | ₹94,000 |
Key features of Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones:
1. Tensor G3 Processor: Google has introduced the Tensor G3 mobile processor, enhancing AI and machine learning capabilities for better on-device and cloud-based data processing.
2. AI-powered Photography: The new Pixel phones leverage AI for improved photography, claiming to capture better shots.
3. Web Page Summarisation: The latest Pixel phones can summarise web pages, making it easier for users to consume content efficiently.
4. Spam Call Blocking: AI capabilities are employed to block spam calls.
5. Thermometer App: The higher-end Pixel 8 Pro includes a Thermometer app that can measure body temperature, pending approval by the FDA.
6. AI-powered assistant: Pixel phones are testing an AI-driven assistant that offers capabilities akin to Google’s ChatGPT-style Bard. It can assist users in real-time tasks such as planning hikes, managing emails, or organising events. Interaction can occur through spoken word, on-screen prompts, or image recognition, similar to advanced chatbots.
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Google’s latest premium-priced Pixel phones and watch caps the autumn release season for big tech hardware that saw Apple unveil the iPhone 15 series and Meta officially launch its latest VR headset.