TheGoogle Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Prowill officially be revealed onOctober 4at theMade by Googleevent, accompanied by thesecond-generation Pixel Watch. Thanks to a series of leaks, coming primarily from leaker Kamila Wojciechowska, we’ve learned quite a bit about Google’s latest hardware releases. While the Pixel Watch 2 and the two Pixel 8 phones have had their hardware specs detailed on multiple occasions, we’re now getting a look at the first-party cases that will be sold by Google, again thanks to Wojciechowska.
Reports early last month detailed the existence of four colors of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, and these color-matched cases appear to confirm that. Adding more credence to the leak is a couple of marketing materials from Google detailing all four case colors for each model while also mentioning that these silicone cases are “designed with 42% recycled materials.”
Wojciechowska’s thread onX(formerly Twitter) details the dimensions of these silicone cases as well, with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro case/cover supposedly weighing 27.3 grams and 31.3 grams, respectively.
The Pixel 8 in Coral (left) alongside the Pixel 8 Pro
Furthermore, we’re also getting a glimpse of the Coral cases for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, suggesting that Google may have a surprise in store after all. This colorway was first introduced earlier this year withthe Pixel 7aand can be likened to theOh So Orangetrimlaunched with thePixel 4 seriesback in 2019. It’s currently unclear whether Google will release the Coral version of the Pixel 8 series on launch day or introduce it as an exclusive/limited edition version later.
As for the rest of the cases, they appear to be in line with theleaked colorsof the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. First-party cases for the Pixel 8 should includeRose,Mint,Charcoal, andHazel, per Wojciechowska.
The Google Pixel 8 in Mint, Rose, Charcoal, and Hazel
Meanwhile, the Pixel 8 Pro would be available in largely the same shades, with the exception of Rose and Hazel, which are replaced byPorcelainandBay Blue(formerly referred to as Sky Blue).
The Google Pixel 8 Pro in Mint, Bay Blue, Charcoal, and Porcelain
Away from this case leak, we’ve obtained some exciting info about Google’s software plans for the Pixel 8 series. The manufacturer willreportedly offer up to seven years of updatesfor the new flagship duo, which would be an unprecedented level of software support across the mobile industry. This particular leak also confirmed some hardware attributes of the Pixel 8 series, such as the beefed-up storage capacities and a boosted peak refresh rate on the 8 Pro.
Leaks have been pretty generous with the Pixel 8 series, leaving nothing to the imagination. The Pixel Watch 2 has also gone through the exhaustive cycle of pre-launch leaks over the past few weeks,shedding light on its color variantsas well as thenew watch bands. We’ve further learned that Google mayoffer the Pixel Watch 2 for freewith pre-orders of the Pixel 8 Pro, on top of other exciting perks.
Google Pixel 7a
If you are looking for a new device at a midrange price, the Google Pixel 7a checks off all the boxes. It has a fantastic camera system, strong power, great software support, and good battery life. It may be midrange in price but feels closer to its flagship siblings overall.
