New Mint-Coloured Variant of Google Pixel 8 Pro Expected to Launch Soon

It’s been over three months since Google released the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8. During this time, Google has updated the devices with new features, such as the latest Gemini Nano-powered AI features and the NightSight feature. These constant updates have kept the Pixel 8 series fresh and ensured that new buyers are satisfied with their purchase.

However, with recent new launches including the OnePlus 12 in China, the iQoo 12 and the just-released Samsung Galaxy S24 series, the Pixel 8 series has fallen off the radar.

Google may soon change this with a new update. Instead of a software update, however, this time Google may be relying on a hardware update to freshen up the range in the form of a new color option – borrowing a tactic from Apple’s playbook. Yes, Google has hinted that it plans to introduce the Pixel 8 Pro in a “refreshing” Mint color option, joining the existing Bay Blue, Obsidian and Porcelain models.

Google has released a teaser for the new Pixel 8 Pro in mint color, and it is set to launch on January 25th. It’s unclear if this will be a special edition or if it will be widely available, but it’s likely that it will be identical to the current Pixel 8 Pro in all other respects.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro was released in October last year with significant hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor. It’s powered by the Google Tensor G3 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The Pixel 8 Pro has a triple-lens rear camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor. The device also comes pre-installed with Android 14 and has a large 5,050 mAh battery.

The Pixel 8 Pro is priced at ₹1,06,999 for the 128GB model in India, while the 256GB variant is priced at ₹1,13,999. However, the 256GB model is only available in Obsidian color.