Google Pixel 8 Pro new colour option leaks before launch day

Last week, Google teased details about releasing a new Pixel 8 Pro (curr. $999.99 on Amazon) colour option. In summary, the company published a tweet with the following message written in ASCII/UTF-8 binary:

As we discussed at the time, the message above converts to 'Fresh year, fresh drop', which Google accompanied with an @itsaliving street artist-inspired video. While Google is waiting until January 25 to unveil its 'Minty Fresh' refresh, Evan Blass has already leaked a product photo online. Although the leaker has only shared the Pixel 8 Pro in 'Mint', Google is also expected to offer the Pixel 8 in the same colour option. Despite there being no sign of the latter yet, @Za_Raczke noticed references to both models in 'Light Green' within Google's repair guides.

Based on the image below, Google has included a themed home screen, along with a tinted camera bar. Currently, Google has not indicated the markets in which its 'Minty Fresh' refresh will be available nor whether it will be a limited run. The company does sell accompanying Mint cases for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro outside North America though, which it has been selling for months at this point.