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Another hour, another leak: $759 for the Pixel 8, $1,059 for the Pixel 8 Pro (both 256GB)

By Sebastian Pier

Published: Oct 04, 2023, 2:14 AM

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Another hour, another leak: $759 for the Pixel 8, $1,059 for the Pixel 8 Pro (both 256GB)

In the remaining (less than 10) hours until the start of the Made By Google launch event, another leak springs. This time, it’s about one key issue – the pricing.

According to the person behind the MysteryLupin account over at X, here are the pricing models for the Pixel 8 and the bigger and meaner Pixel 8 Pro (and the Pixel Watch 2):

Pixel 8: 128GB – $699, 256GB – $759;
Pixel 8 Pro: 128GB – $999, 256GB – $1059, 512 – $1179;
Pixel Watch 2: Wi-Fi only – $349, LTE – $399.

$400 off (40%)

Google's 2023 Pixel 8 Pro flagship is available at Amazon. At the moment, the 128GB model in Bay is 40% off. That saves you $400 on the high-end camera phone with a Tensor G3 chip. The promo will stay live for a short while.

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$300 off (43%)

The Google Pixel 8 is available at Amazon right now. The smartphone sells for 43% off, which equates to $300 in savings. That lands the device under the $400 mark.

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Folks at 9to5Google highlight that while the US Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are coming in at $100 more, Google is apparently lowering the cost to upgrade to the 256 GB model, if the leakster’s numbers are credible.

Google Event prices:
Pixel 8 Pro (128, 256, 512): $999, $1059, $1179
Pixel 8 (128, 256): $699, $759
Pixel Watch 2 (LTE): $349, $399 pic.twitter.com/uVJmSC1iOt
— Arsène Lupin (@MysteryLupin) October 3, 2023

For example, the $759 Pixel 8 (256GB) is just $60 away from the base $699 (128GB) variant and those 60 bucks are in fact doubling your storage. For comparison, that exact twofold storage increase on the Pixel 7 used to cost users $100 going from $600 (128GB) to $700 (256GB).

$60 is what Google asks on the Pixel 8 Pro for a storage doubling as well, but bear in mind that it’s only the 128GB to 256GB increase that costs $60 bucks. If you want to double the 256GB storage and get yourself a 512GB variant, you’ve got to double the $60 bucks and cough $120 more: 256GB will cost you $1059, while the 512GB model – $1179.

On the Pixel 7 Pro, math was easier, as all three storage options (128GB, 256GB, 512GB) were separated by $100 from one another; the prices were, respectively: $900, $1000, and $1100. On a side note: similar storage jumps on the iPhone 15 Pro Max will set you back by $200 each time you want to double your storage.

Finally, the pricing of the Pixel Watch 2 is unchanged at $349 for Wi-Fi and $399 for LTE.

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Sebastian, a veteran of a tech writer with over 15 years of experience in media and marketing, blends his lifelong fascination with writing and technology to provide valuable insights into the realm of mobile devices. Embracing the evolution from PCs to smartphones, he harbors a special appreciation for the Google Pixel line due to their superior camera capabilities. Known for his engaging storytelling style, sprinkled with rich literary and film references, Sebastian critically explores the impact of technology on society, while also perpetually seeking out the next great tech deal, making him a distinct and relatable voice in the tech world.