Google Launches Pixel 8 with Improved Camera, New Software Features Starting at $699

Google's Pixel 8 phone starts at $699, $100 more than Pixel 7 and Pixel 6. It has a 50MP main camera and 12MP ultrawide, same as before.

New Pixel 8 features include Night Sight for video, Audio Magic Eraser to remove background noise, and Best Take for editing facial expressions.

Pixel 8 has a Tensor G3 chip, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, and a 4,575 mAh battery with 30W wired charging.

The Pixel 8 design is similar to Pixel 7 and 6 but with a slightly bigger screen and 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz before.

Pixel 8 software promises 7 years of updates, up from 5 years on Pixel 7 and 3 years on Pixel 6, highlighting Google's increasing long-term support.