Introducing ‘Mint’ Color to Google Pixel 8 Series – Official Teaser Hints at January Launch

After Google unveiled the Pixel 8 series globally in October, showcasing the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in various colors like Black, Blue (Pixel 8 Pro), Black, Green, and Pink (Pixel 8), there’s exciting news for Pixel fans. Recently, Google teased an upcoming addition to the series by revealing a sneak peek of a fresh ‘Mint’ color option.

Shared on X, the tech giant’s post included a brief video clip, a binary sequence, and a link to the Google Store, all indicating that the Mint variant is set for release on January 25th, 2024. This promises an expanded palette for Pixel enthusiasts.

Fresh Look for Google Pixel 8

A recent X post has provided a glimpse of the upcoming addition to the Google Pixel 8 series, featuring a playful video clip showcasing the Pixel 8 Pro in Blue, with the new Mint color being sprayed onto the device. The post included a binary sequence saying “Fresh year, fresh drop,” along with a link to the Google Store tagged ‘Minty Fresh,’ confirming the Mint color option.

In a unique move, Google is partnering with artist @itsaliving for an artistic mural painting event in downtown NYC scheduled for January 25th, 2024. This event is expected to coincide with the official launch of the Mint color option, adding an artistic flair to the unveiling.

Tech Specs for Google Pixel 8 Pro

The Pixel 8 Pro boasts a massive 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Glass Victus 2. Both phones feature the in-house Tensor G3 chipset and Titan M2 security microprocessor, along with up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.

For photography enthusiasts, the Pixel 8 Pro presents a versatile camera setup, including a 50MP wide-angle lens, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens with Super Res Zoom up to 30x. The Pixel 8, on the other hand, features a 50MP wide camera with Super Res Zoom up to 8x, EIS, and OIS, along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera. Both models include a 10.5MP front camera.

In terms of power, a substantial 5,050mAh battery with 30W fast charging support fuels the Pixel 8 Pro, while the Pixel 8 comes equipped with a 4,575mAh battery with the same 30W fast charging support.