The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones from Google are expected to have a significant price increase of over $300, which may disappoint customers hoping for an affordable high-end device.
Google has released teaser videos of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 ahead of their launch event on October 4th, giving a glimpse of the new devices and their features.
Google will be raising the prices of its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices in the US market, with the Pixel 8 costing $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro costing $999.
The price of the Pixel Watch 2 in the UK has been leaked, revealing a slight increase from the first version, and a newly leaked image shows the smartwatch in an all-black colorway.
Google is expected to announce the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 at its upcoming event in New York City, with leaked details revealing features such as improved cameras, a new processor, and extended software updates.
Google's Pixel 8 will have AI camera features including Photo Unblur and Magic Eraser, and pre-orders will come with a free Pixel Watch 2 or Pixel Buds Pro.
The Pixel Watch 2, announced at Google's Made by Google event, offers improved health and fitness tracking, longer battery life, better integration with Google services, and is made with 100% recycled aluminum. It also features advanced sensors for heart-rate and blood oxygenation monitoring, automatic workout tracking, heart zone training, and AI capabilities for insight into your health data. The watch uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 5100 chip for better power efficiency and has a bigger battery, promising all-day battery life. Pre-orders for the Pixel Watch 2 are available now, starting at $349.
Google is offering trade-in values of up to $150 for the original Pixel Watch and up to $100 for select Fitbit models towards the purchase of the Pixel Watch 2, with Apple and Samsung watches also eligible for trade-in.
Google's latest hardware lineup, including the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro, and Fitbit Charge 6, is now available for preorder, with some attractive bonuses.
Google has released its new Pixel Watch, which features more battery life, advanced sensors, and Fitbit software, making it a strong competitor to the Apple Watch in the Android market.
The Google Pixel Watch offers stylish design, extensive health tracking features, and NFC payments, making it a better option than the Pixel Watch 2 which comes with upgrades but at a higher price.
Google has no plans to release a budget-friendly Pixel phone due to the compromises it would require, according to Google's VP of mobile business Nanda Ramachandran, but the upcoming Pixel 8a may offer a balance between price and performance.
Google Pixel 8 series smartphones are not expected to have discounts during Prime Day sales, as they were recently announced and are not yet available in stores, but customers can still purchase the phones at full price and receive free accessories such as Pixel Buds Pro or a Pixel Watch 2.
The OG Pixel Watch is currently being sold at significantly discounted prices on Amazon for Prime Day, making it a more budget-friendly option compared to the newly announced Pixel Watch 2.
Mint Mobile is offering a discount on the Pixel 8 series, along with a free Pixel Watch 2 and several months of free service, making it a great deal for those interested in Google's latest smartphones.
Google's latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones justify their $100 price increase with significant improvements in display brightness, battery life, and extended software support.
