Google has announced their newest devices at their annual Made by Google event, with their latest phones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launching in Australia on October 12th.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be powered by the new Tensor G3 chipset enabling the latest set of Google AI and Machine Learning-powered features including Magic Editor, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser and more.
The big question is where can you get a hold of them, so we’ve rounded up where you’ll be able to buy the new devices and how much you’ll pay. The initial list of places stocking the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 include the Google Store, Telstra, JB HI-FI, Optus, Vodafone, Officeworks and Harvey Norman – so let’s start there.
Google Store
The Google Store online is the official Google front-end for purchasing all of Google’s hardware and of course the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are available to pre-order from today, with the devices shipping out from October 12th.
| Pixel 8 | Pixel 8 Pro | |
| 128GB | $1,199 | $1,699 |
| 256GB | $1,299 | $1,799 |
| 512GB | N/A | $1,999 |
Pre-orders
Google is offering pre-order deals on the Pixel 8 pre-orders on the Google Store, with $250 in Google Store credit when pre-ordering the Pixel 8, or you can get up to $400 worth of Google Store credit when pre-ordering a Pixel 8. When you pre-order either phone you’ll also receive a ‘limited edition Pixel Pouch’ when you pre-order as well.
Carriers
Vodafone
To get your hands on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, Vodafone will be offering their customers a trade-in deal, as well as Google Store credit to entice their customers into the latest in Google hardware.
Deals
Of course Vodafone will be offering a range of options to get yourself a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro on the Vodafone network over 12, 24 or 36 Months.
Vodafone customers can pre-order the Pixel 8 (128GB) with 40GB/month for just $78.30 a month (device cost + plan fees included) over 36 months on the Small Vodafone Plan (total min cost $1243.80).
For those after Google’s most advanced phone yet, the Pixel 8 Pro (128GB) can be purchased for $92.19 a month (device cost + plan fees included) with 40GB/month over 36 months on the Small Vodafone Plan (total min cost $1743.84).
Trade-in
Vodafone will be offering a bonus $350 trade-in credit for the Pixel 8 Pro, and $250 of trade-in credit towards the Pixel 8. The trade-in bonus means you can save up to $875 when you purchase a Pixel 8 Pro if you upgrade your Pixel 7 Pro.
To check out all the trade-in options from Vodafone, you’ll need to trade-in before the end of October 11 and you can head to https://tradein.vodafone.com.au
Pre-orders
If you want to pre-order the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro from Vodafone, you’ll receive credit to spend at the Google Store, with $250 for pre-ordering a Pixel 8 Pro, and $150 for pre-ordering the Pixel 8.
To pre-order a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro you can visit https://www.vodafone.com.au/pixel-8-hub or call 1300 650 410.
Optus
As you’d expect, Optus too is going to be offering the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with pre-orders going live from 9am on the 5th of October. Optus customers can choose to buy their device outright, or with Optus Pay, with the option to pay it off over time on an eligible Optus plan.
Optus is going to be doing some serious business with their outright pricing though, with $100 off the RRP. The Pixel 8 will be priced at $1,098.72, while the Pixel 8 Pro will be priced at $1,598.40
| Monthly fee over 12m(Inc GST) | Monthly fee over 24m(Inc GST) | Monthly fee over 36m(Inc GST) |
| $133.20 | $66.60 | $44.40 |
| $91.56 | $45.78 | $30.52 |
Deals
You can get the Pixel 8 through Optus on their 36 month plan from $30.52 per month for their handset payment or totalling $1098.72 plus plan fees over 36 months. The Pixel 8 Pro can likewise be purchased over 36 months paying $44.40per month or totalling $1598.40 plus plan fees.
Optus offers a range of plans to match with these handset repayment offers, starting at $49/month which inclues 30GB of data, $59/month which includes 100GB of data, $69/month including 220GB of data – or look at their Optus Promo plan for the same price including 500GB of data for $69/month for the first 12 months and jumping up to $89 for subsequent years. Finally for $89/month you can 360GB of data per month.
Pre-orders
Optus are offering a bonus Pixel Watch 2 when you pre-order either the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro before October 12th on one of their plans.
To pre-order the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro through Optus you can head over to https://www.optus.com.au/mobile/google
Telstra
Telstra have updated their Google Pixel landing page with their offers for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Deals
Telstra are offering the 128GB Pixel 8 on a range of plans ranging from 12 -36 months. Telstra offers the phone on the ‘Basic’ (50GB per month). ‘Essential’ (180GB per month) and ‘Premium’ (300GB per month) plans. The handset repayments start at $99.91/month for the Pixel 8 over 12 months, $49.95/month over 24 months, or $33.30/month over 36 months.
If you want to bump up to the Pixel 8 Pro you can also choose from 12, 24 or 36 months – or just buy it outright for $1,699, and then choose your plan on top. Handset repayments for the Pixel 8 Pro at Telstra start at $141.58/month over 12 months, $70.79/month over 24 months, or $47.19/month over 36 months.
Pre-orders
For anyone wanting to pre-order the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro before the 12th of October you’ll receive the Google Pixel Watch 2 (LTE) worth $649.
If you want to pre-order a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro through Telstra you can head over to their Google Pixel landing page to check out both deals and pre-order.
Retail
JB Hifi
JB Hifi has their Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro offers live on their main site, with a bonus JB Hifi gift voucher available for customers pre-ordering the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. They also have a bonus offer if you order the Pixel Watch 2 alongside.
JB Hifi has all the storage options for Pixel 8 (128GB and 256GB) in Obsidian, Rose and Hazel and Pixel 8 Pro (128GB, 256GB and 512GB) in Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay Blue.
Pre-orders
If you’re after a Pixel 8 and pre-order before October 12th you’ll get a $250 JB Gift Card or get a $450 JB Gift Card when you Pre-order with the Google Pixel Watch 2 in the same transaction,
If you pre-order the Pixel 8 Pro before October 12th you’ll receive a $350 JB Gift Card or if you pre-order with the Google Pixel Watch 2 in the same transaction you’ll get a $550 JB Gift Card.
Trade-in
JB Hifi will also let you trade-in an old device to get the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro for less. JB will offer you a trade-in deal with an extra $300 off via JB coupon
To pre-order through JB Hifi, you can head to their Pixel 8 landing page now.
Harvey Norman
Looks like HarveyNorman have updated the website this morning offering both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The website is showing all colour options available for both phones, with all storage options available to pre-order as well.
Pre-orders
If you’re keen to head to Harvey’s to grab a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro and pre-order before October 12th there’s Harvey Norman Gift Cards on offer – with a bonus gift card if you bundle a Pixel Watch 2 in at the same time.
For the Pixel 8, you’ll receive a $250 Harvey Norman Gift Card, as well as a bonus extra $200 Gift Card when you pre-order the Google Pixel Watch 2 at the same time.
For the Pixel 8 Pro you can pick up a $350 Harvey Norman Gift Card with a bonus extra $200 Gift Card when you pre-order the Google Pixel Watch 2 at the same time.
Optus Deals in-store
As an Optus partner, Harvey Norman are offering deals when you sign up for an Optus contract, including the option to nab a Pixel 8 Pro with 128GB of storage for $0 upfront on the Optus $69 plan over 24 months.
You can head over to the HarveyNorman Pixel 8 landing page and select your device to get started pre-ordering now.
