Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: Anticipated Battery and Charging Enhancements

Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones are set to receive a significant boost in battery capacity and charging speed, according to recent leaks. This news comes as a relief for many, as the battery life of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro has been a point of criticism among users.

Battery Capacity Boost

The leak, provided by Kamila Wojciechowska, suggests that both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will see an increase in battery capacity. The Pixel 8 Pro’s battery capacity is expected to rise by 24mAh to 4,950mAh, while the regular Pixel 8 is set to jump from 4,270mAh to 4,485mAh. Although these increases are not massive, they are expected to improve the user experience, especially if the new Tensor G3 chip, which is expected to feature in the Pixel 8, proves to be more energy-efficient.

Charging Speed Upgrade

In addition to the battery capacity increase, the charging speed of both handsets is also set to improve. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro had charging speeds of 20W and 23W respectively, but the Pixel 8 series is expected to boost this to 24W and 27W. This upgrade will ensure faster charging times, enhancing the overall user experience.

Wi-Fi 7 Support and Ultra-Wideband Feature

Beyond battery-related improvements, the leak also revealed that the new Tensor G3 chip would support Wi-Fi 7 on both handsets, promising improved speed, latency, and reliability. However, this would only be beneficial if the user’s router supports Wi-Fi 7. Furthermore, the ultra-wideband (UWB) feature will remain exclusive to the Pro model, with an upgraded module, but it still won’t be included in the regular Pixel 8.

Expansion to New Markets

Finally, based on electronic warranty information, Wojciechowska infers that the Pixel 8 will be coming to four new countries in Europe: Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and Portugal. This expansion should mean Pixel fans in those countries won’t have to pay over the odds to import.

Conclusion

Judging by previous smartphone releases, the Pixel 8 is likely to be officially unveiled at an event this fall — probably in October or November. In the meantime, Google has released both the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold to tide fans over. With these anticipated improvements, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are set to offer a more enhanced and efficient user experience.