Ahead of the official launch, several retailers have already posted details about Google’s upcoming Pixel phones. Namely the Pixel and Pixel XL. Most of the details posted confirms prior speculations about the devices’ specifications and features.
| Pixel | Pixel XL | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Camera | 12MP/8MP | 12MP/8MP |
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6 mm | 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm |
| OS | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Display | 5-inch FHD AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 4 (441ppi) | 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 4 (534ppi) |
| Storage | 32GB/128GB Expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD Card | 32GB/128GB Expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD Card |
| Battery | 2770mAh | 3450mAh |
| Other Features | Fingerprint Scanner, OIS | Fingerprint Scanner, OIS |
The leak also contains information on which features will be highlighted on these devices such as Google Duo and Allo, as well as USB Type-C.
As to whether all this information is true, we’ll have to find out on the Official Launch.
Credits to: reddit user krackers. You may view a copy of the pages before they were taken down on these links: Pixel, Pixel XL.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
