Google is set to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on October 4. Leaks about the devices have been circulating for months, and a recently leaked promo video has also revealed some new camera features. Now, a new report suggests that the prices of both devices will increase in the US market.
According to a report by 9to5Google, the Pixel 8 will start at $699, while the Pixel 8 Pro will start at $999. This represents a $100 increase across the board, compared to the starting prices of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Previously, a report suggested that Google is also expected to increase the price of Pixel 8 series devices in Europe.
The price increase comes after Google also increased the price of the Pixel 7a by $50 compared to the Pixel 6a. However, in the case of the Pixel 7a, the price increase was justified by a number of significant hardware upgrades, such as a new camera sensor, a 90Hz display, and wireless charging.
It is not yet clear what hardware upgrades the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will offer. However, leaks suggest that the main camera sensor on both devices may not be changing. Other rumored upgrades include auto-focus on the selfie camera and the Pixel 8’s ultrawide sensor, as well as a new and improved Tensor G3 chip.
It is also worth noting that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will still offer 128GB storage in the base model. In contrast, many other flagships, such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 and iPhone 15 Pro Max, now start at 256GB.
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