Google’s highly anticipated Pixel 8 series has revealed an array of exciting features in recent weeks. Among these notable enhancements are the powerful Tensor G3 chipset, enhanced camera system, superior displays, and USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode compatibility. However, there are even more noteworthy advancements to explore.
Historically, Google Pixel devices have struggled to match the loading speed capabilities of their Chinese counterparts, which boast astonishingly fast charging speeds of up to 240 watts. In comparison, Pixels have been limited to a relatively modest 23 watts, reserved exclusively for the Pro model.
Regrettably, the loading speeds of the Pixel 8 series still fall short of expectations, continuing Google’s reputation in this area. Nevertheless, there is a marginal improvement to acknowledge. Both the standard Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro exhibit a slight increase in charging power, now supporting 24 watts and 27 watts, respectively.
Wireless charging capabilities, however, remain unchanged. Current information suggests that Google has opted to maintain the existing wireless charging support at 20 watts or 23 watts, without introducing any modifications.
In terms of battery capacities, there have been subtle adjustments. The Pixel 8 boasts a larger 4,485 mAh battery (compared to the Pixel 7’s 4,270 mAh battery), while the Pixel 8 Pro is expected to house a 4,950 mAh battery (up from the Pixel 7 Pro’s 4,926 mAh battery).
Since the adoption of the Tensor chip in the Pixel 6 series, Google has collaborated with Broadcom for their Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo chips. The Pixel 6 featured the flagship BCM4389 chip, which supported the Wi-Fi 6E standard, establishing it as a leading choice during its time. This component remained unchanged in the Pixel 7.
Now, Google takes a significant stride forward by upgrading the chip to the BCM4398, which introduces support for Wi-Fi 7 across both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models. The Wi-Fi 7 standard brings improved speeds, reduced latency, and enhanced reliability, all while maintaining compatibility with older standards.