Google to Make its Pixel Smartphones Locally in India, Starting with the Pixel 8 Device
The California-based tech company, Google, has officially revealed its plan to start manufacturing its Pixel smartphones in India. This is expected to be a great step for the brand, enabling more to use and be able to afford the Pixel smartphones within the country.
Here’s more about it.
“Google Pixel – Made by Google in India”
Aligning with the country’s “Make in India” initiative, Google has taken the decision to locally manufacture its Pixel devices in India, with the help of international and domestic manufacturers. The newly launched Pixel 8 series smartphone, the Pixel 8, will be first made in this manner, and the Indian-made Pixel smartphones will start to be rolled out next year, in 2024.
The brand has also not forgotten to extend its gratitude towards F1 Info Solutions, Google’s India local partner, for serving its customers via the 28 service centers spread over 27 Indian cities. It has also been announced that the coverage for customer services will be expanded to more regions and cities by F1 Info Solutions.
Just announced at #GoogleForIndia: @rosterloh spoke about our plan to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India intending to start with the Pixel 8, and expecting these devices to start to roll out in 2024, joining India’s “Make in India” initiative.
For more:… pic.twitter.com/FznOzH8E8C— Google India (@GoogleIndia) October 19, 2023
Also, do check out the specifications of the Pixel 8 smartphone below.
Google Pixel 8 – Specifications
General
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 187 gm |
Connectivity
| Network Connectivity | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 with Triple Band Support and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Version 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes |
Processor
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) Chipset |
| Primary Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| Operating System | Android 14 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
Storage
| Storage Options | 8GB/128GB & 8GB/256GB |
Display
| Display Type | OLED Display |
| Screen Size | 6.2” |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 12MP Dual Camera Setup |
| Front Camera | 10.5MP |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Under Display, Optical Fingerprint Sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Backup | 4575 mAh |
| Charging Features | 27W Wired Fast Charging Feature
18W Wireless Fast Charging Feature Reverse Wireless Charging Feature |
Colors
| Color Variants | Obsidian, Hazel & Rose |
