Google Pixel 8 plans in Australia
You can grab Google’s Pixel 8 range on a plan from Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone. Take a look at the latest prices and deals.
Pixel 8 prices in Australia start from $1,199:
Telstra's running a special on the Pixel 8, with up to $500 off the regular price.
With Telstra's mobile plans, you'll also get:
The only deal from Optus is on the Pixel 8a. It's discounting around $424 off the RRP if you sign up to the 24 or 36-month repayment plan.
With a phone plan from Optus, you'll also get:
There are no offers on the Pixel 8 from Vodafone this month, but if you get it on a Vodafone plan, you'll still get access to:
"I love my Pixel 8—the camera is phenomenal and the Hold For Me feature has saved me hours of listening to why my call is so important."
The Pixel 8 Pro puts a major focus on its cameras, featuring a flagship 50MP main lens with 21% better light sensitivity than the previous model.
Google has also leaned heavily into AI to enhance your photos, videos, and even audio.
The Pixel 8 lineup is the first to come with a built-in thermometer that lets you scan and check the temperature of objects instantly.
Here's a rundown of the specs at a glance for both models.
| Model | Pixel 8 | Pixel 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch Actua display built with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.7-inch Actua display built with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Size | 150.5 mm x 70.8 mm x 8.9 mm | 162.6 mm x 76.5 mm x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 187 grams | 213 grams |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Colours | Obsidian (black), hazel, and rose | Obsidian (black), and bay (blue), porcelain |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Camera | 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, and 10.5MP selfie cam | 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, and 10.5MP selfie cam |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery | All day (24 hours+), up to 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver | All day (24 hours+), up to 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver |
The Pixel 8a is everything you'd want in a midrange phone and more.
You can read our in-depth review for all the details or take a quick rundown of the specs before deepdiving.
| Display | 6.1-inch |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixel |
| Dimensions | 152.1 height x 72.7 width x 8.9 depth (mm) |
| Weight | 189g |
| Refresh rate | 120hz |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB (plus 8GB of RAM) |
| Camera | 64MP main, 13MP wide, 13MP front |
| Battery | 4492mAh |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
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