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Pixel 8 Fans Face Slightly Higher Costs for Google’s Latest Flagships

by Kashif Raza
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Google is set to release its latest flagship phones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, for pre-order on October 4th ahead of an October 12th retail launch. According to a leak from a retail source to 9to5Google, the Pixel 8 will cost $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro will ring in at $999 – a $100 increase over their Pixel 7 series predecessors.

This continues a trend of gradual price hikes for Google’s phones. Last year’s Pixel 7 saw a $100 increase over the Pixel 6, and the recent Pixel 7a jumped $50 to $499 over the Pixel 6a. While still hundreds below premium Samsung devices, the shrinking price gap may challenge Google to prove the value of its Tensor silicon and exclusive software features.

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  • Justifying The Increase
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Justifying The Increase

What hardware and software upgrades justify the pumped up Pixel 8 pricing? Leaks point to a steady evolution rather than a radical redesign. The main camera sensor reportedly remains unchanged, with improvements focused on auto-focus for the selfie camera and Pixel 8 ultrawide lens. Computational photography modes enabled by the new Tensor G3 chip promise better low light and zoom performance. Google is also extending software support to 5 years for security updates and 3 OS upgrades.

Premium features like increased storage and high refresh rate displays still appear limited to the Pro model. With 128GB base storage, the standard Pixel 8 may struggle to match expectations set by rivals offering 256GB entry-level variants. Google’s excellent cameras and AI-assisted software have won Pixel devotees so far, but the competition is fiercer than ever.

Chasing The Premium Market

By nudging up prices while keeping production costs steady, an analyst suggests Google aims to increase profit margins on its flagship Pixels. This gradual shift toward a premium positioning makes sense as Google invests heavily in marketing and promotion to boost Pixel awareness.

Still, exclusives like the Pixel’s call screening, AI-enhanced photography, and live translation depend on Google’s software mastery. If core camera and Assistant experiences stagnate while prices rise, Google risks alienating loyal fans attracted by the high value-to-cost ratio of earlier Pixels. For now, a $100 increase seems unlikely to shock buyers. But product planners will have to closely monitor consumers’ perceived value if Pixels are to become premium priced products.

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