Google Pixel XL (render)
A purported press render of the upcoming
Google Pixel smartphone got leaked. Its looks haven't been a mystery for quite
a while now, thanks to various leaks and renders reconstructed based on rumored
dimensions and design. It was good to finally have an
official-looking press render, albeit lower-resolution than usual.
Speaking of specs, the Pixels are rumored to be
powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset aided by 4GB of RAM. The small Pixel will
have a 5-inch 1080p touchscreen, while the XL gets a 5.5-inch QHD panel - both
AMOLED. Storage options will start at 32 GB, and may go up to 128 GB. Both phones
will have a 12 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie unit. A USB Type-C port will
be on the bottom, a 3.5mm headset jack up top, and a fingerprint scanner on the
back. The Pixel will be kept alive by a 2,770 mAh battery, while the XL will
have a 3,450 mAh cell. The handsets will run Android 7.1 from day one.
Verizon will sell these in the US, but you'll also
be able to grab them straight from Google in unlocked form. The Pixel is
reportedly going to start at US$ 649, which means the Pixel XL will be even more
expensive. The Pixel duo will become official on October 4.
