After Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro renders recently leaked, artist and source OnLeaks has gone deeper into some of the design details, envisioning one potential big change for the Pixel 8 Pro in particular.
In the new images OnLeaks posted to Twitter, we can see that the Pixel 8 Pro also has rounder corners, with the curve having a much larger radius than those on the Pixel 7 Pro. More interestingly that the display has lost the Pixel 7 Pro's curve, with no display overlap onto the side rails. As this model's also said to be getting a smaller 6.5-inch display (down from 6.7 inches), presumably from losing the curve, the Pixel 8 Pro could feel quite different to use from the current Pro Pixel.
For those interested, some raw close-ups showing the main design differences between the #Google #Pixel7 VS #Pixel8 and #Pixel7Pro VS #Pixel8Pro... You're welcome...😉 pic.twitter.com/xqzEW4oH0iMarch 15, 2023
The Pixel 7 already had a flat display, so it's less surprising to see the Pixel 8 tipped to have one as well. The new Pixel is also shown with gentler corners, and possibly looks thicker than the current model too, although that could be down to the render's perspective.
One additional clarification that OnLeaks makes in these tweets is that the borders around the renders shouldn't be interpreted as the displays' bezels. That's good news since these appear chunky in the current renders.
Why no curved display?
Curved displays aren't as common as they used to be, as smartphone enthusiasts often loudly prefer flat-displayed phones due to the risk of mis-touches, display damage and on-screen distortions. That said, some phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are still showing the benefits of a curved display, both for a phone's looks and its ergonomics.
Looking back at the original set of renders, we can see that even with these changes, the new Pixels will still look thoroughly Pixel-y. The horizontal camera bar is apparently sticking around, again clad in metal like on the Pixel 7 series, as are the shiny/matte meal sides for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Google may tease the Pixel 8's design at Google I/O on May 10, as it did with the Pixel 7 last year. But we will likely only hear about new features and other hardware changes at the official launch, which normally comes in October. Rumored upgrades so far include a Tensor G3 chipset and improved "staggered" HDR for the cameras.
With over half a year to go until the Pixel 8 likely arrives, you may want to check out the current best Android phones so you can make best use of your money right now, rather than waiting several months for the admittedly tempting Pixel 8 series.
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