The Google Pixel 8 sports a 6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, delivering clear visuals for media consumption and daily use. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) paired with 8GB RAM of RAM and 128GB / 256GB of internal storage. The camera system includes 50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126Ëš (ultrawide), 1/2.9″, 1.25µm, AF and a 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1″, 1.22µm front camera, capable of recording up to 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR. Battery capacity stands at Li-Ion 4575 mAh with 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 18W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging charging support.
Key Features
- Rear camera: 50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126Ëš (ultrawide), 1/2.9″, 1.25µm, AF
- Front camera: 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1″, 1.22µm
- RAM: 8GB RAM
- Internal storage: 128GB / 256GB
- Processor: Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) with Immortalis-G715s MC10
- Display: 6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
- Battery: Li-Ion 4575 mAh, 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 18W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging
- Operating system: Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Pros
- Pixel 8 features a 50 MP main camera with strong detail reproduction
- Pixel 8’s 4,575 mAh cell handles a solid day of mixed use
- Pixel 8 runs stock Android with guaranteed timely security patches from Google
Cons
- Pixel 8’s 27W charging is adequate but slower than the 45–65W now common at this price
- Pixel 8’s 60 Hz display feels less fluid compared to the 90–120 Hz screens now common at this tier
- At Rs. 218, Pixel 8 faces stiff competition from similarly priced alternatives
Our Verdict
The Google Pixel 8 targets users who want solid 50 MP photography at Rs. 218. It fits best for buyers in the Rs. 218 bracket seeking a balanced everyday device.