Google has unveiled its latest flagship phone range, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. These new handsets, which ship with the latest version of its Android 14 operating system, arrive with a new custom-designed Tensor chipset that brings a slew of new AI and photo editing features. Both of these all-new Pixel phones include Best Take, which lets you select the best expressions for every individual person in a large group photo – so you never have to settle for closed eyes or an awkward smile.
Google confirmed on-stage that both Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get a guaranteed seven years of new features, major Android updates, and security fixes. That means your new Pixel will still enjoy updates with new features until 2030.
All of these innovations come at a cost. Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro ship with slightly higher price tags, starting from £699 and £999 – that’s a £150 bump on Pixel 8 Pro from last year and it means Google is competing head-to-head with the best iPhone 15 Pro deals.
Thankfully, there are some incredible preorder deals on the Pixel 8 series, including a free Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch (worth £320) or free Pixel Buds (worth £199). Preorders begin today, with the first smartphones set to ship on October 12, 2023.
If you’re not thinking about upgrading your smartphone, but want to benefit from the latest fitness features packed into the latest wearable from the newly-merged Google and Fitbit teams, we’ve rounded up the best Pixel Watch 2 deals in a separate guide.
Pixel 8 Pro is the latest flagship phone from the US search firm. It arrives with a slew of clever AI and photography features …and a higher price tag.
Yes, for the first time, Google has price-matched the best iPhone 15 Pro deals. When bought outright, you’ll need to pay £999 for the entry-level Pixel 8 Pro with 128GB of built-in storage. The maxed-out model with 256GB of storage costs £1,049.
For a limited time, Google will bundle its all-new Pixel Watch 2 (worth £349) with any Pixel 8 Pro preorder. Yes, if you place an order ahead of the UK release date on October 12, 2023 …you’ll find a new smartwatch in the box.
The deal is available from a wide range of retailers, including Amazon UK and the Google Store.
Pixel 8 arrives with the same all-new Tensor G3 chipset as the pricier Pixel 8 Pro, which means you’ll find almost all of the same AI features as the £999 handset. It also means you’ll be covered by Google’s guaranteed seven years of Android operating system updates, new features, and security fixes.
Pixel 8 costs £699, which is a little more expensive than Pixel 7 at launch last year. To ease the pain, Google is including a pair of its Pixel Buds Pro wireless earbuds (worth £199) with every order placed before the UK release date on October 12, 2023.
