New Delhi, August 22: Google is expected to introduce the new Pixel 8 series, comprising of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models in October, 2023. There have been several reports so far that offer the specification details of the upcoming Google Pixel 8 series.

As per a new report, the upcoming Pixel 8 smartphones will be giving a miss to the physical SIM card slots in favour of eSIM. It is being said that through an eSIM, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be able to connect to their carrier without the need of a physical SIM card, similar to the Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models in the US. Read on for more details. iPhone 15 Ultra Likely To Have 10x Periscope Telephoto Camera, May Replace iPhone 15 Pro Max Model: Reports.

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Smartphone Details

An eSIM is a digital equivalent of a physical SIM card. The eSIMs come embedded inside the devices and lets the users to connect to their network without the need of a physical SIM card. As per the new speculations, the upcoming Pixel 8 series might be Google's first eSIM-only smartphone models. Seiko Data Breach: Japanese Watchmaker Ransomware Attack by BlackCat.

On the other hand, the Pixel 8 vanilla and Pixel 8 Pro models' render images have been also leaked quite some time back. In accordance with these images, tipsters claim that the Pixel 8 series might come with only eSIM support and completely make do with the physical SIM card slots. However, as per some of the renders released recently by another tipster, these next-gen premium smartphones from Google will feature a SIM card tray on its left side. Hence, the renders and the speculations are contradictory in nature. As there has been no confirmation or details about the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, it is good to take these reports with a pinch of salt.

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