Week 40 in review Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro and Galaxy S23 FE arrive
Google this week unveiled the Pixel Watch 2 as well as the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. The Pixel 8 duo packs the Tensor G3 chipset – a 4nm unit with a Cortex-X3 primary core and faster AI. The Pixel 8 Pro has a new 48MP ultrawide camera, while the Pixel 8 has a new 12MP ultrawide, a smaller 6.2-inch display that refreshes faster at 120Hz. Both the phones are on sale now.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is powered by the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 with 2GB of RAM and a slightly larger battery that promises 24 hours of use.
The Galaxy S23 FE packs a 50MP wide camera, 8MP 3x zoom, 12MP ultrawide and a 10MP selfie camera. It uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 depending on your location and a 4,500mAh battery. On the front is a 6.4-inch 60Hz-120Hz Super AMOLED.
OnePlus has launched a proper teaser campaign for its first foldable, the OnePlus Open. We’ve seen a teaser video of the device that reveals some key features, such as a hidden camera module. The foldable is expected later this month.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra bested the iPhone 15 Pro Max in a drop test. Tests highlight the fragility of the Pro Max’s new design.