Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro may come with seven years of software support, according to a leaked specs list Published by 91 mobiles. Kamila WojciechowskiThere is also the original source of the leak Published US price For two unannounced phones ahead of their October 4th launch. The Pixel 8 Pro will reportedly start at $899, the same as the 7 Pro, while the Pixel 8 could start at $699, which is $100 more than the $599 starting price for the Pixel 7.
Wojciechowska It’s unclear (for what my money’s worth) whether Google will provide phones with seven years of major Android OS updates or just seven years of security patches. But in any case, it’s a nice improvement over last year’s Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, which Google says will support five years of security patches, including three years of major Android updates.
Seven years of support is better than the five years that Samsung promises for its latest Galaxy S23 phones. OnePlus promises the OnePlus 11 this year. It approaches the length of support offered by standard smartphone manufacturer Fairphone. Fairphone says it plans to support its latest Fairphone 5 Eight years Security patches, which pushes ten years of support as a stretch goal.
Google’s extended software support period is listed in the complete list of specifications 91 mobiles Released for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, many of these were previously rumored. Both are powered by the new Tensor G3 processor paired with 8GB of RAM on the Pixel 8 and 12GB on the 8 Pro. In terms of storage, the 8 will reportedly come with a choice of 128GB or 256GB, while the 8 Pro could come with up to 512GB, or 1TB in the US. The Pixel 8 is said to have a 4575mAh battery with up to 27W fast charging. Both are rumored to come with support for Qi wireless charging and IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance.
The Pixel 8 may have a pair of cameras, a 50-megapixel main and a 12-megapixel ultrawide, while the 8 Pro may have three cameras: a 50-megapixel main, a 48-megapixel ultrawide and a 48-megapixel telephoto with up to 30x zoom. This updated camera hardware is said to be accompanied by a step-up AI camera software The previous leak from 91 mobiles Including a new Night Sight mode for video and more manual photo controls.
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