Google Pixel 3 | Information, Specs, Launch Date, and Extra

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are lower than a yr previous, however we’re already listening to lots about their successors, the upcoming Pixel Three and Pixel Three XL. As we strategy October, which is the month we anticipate to see Google launch its latest telephones, rumors and leaks are coming in at a fever pitch. Right here’s every little thing we all know concerning the Google Pixel 3.

Whereas we’ve seen the Pixel Three in lots picture leaks, we haven’t seen a ton of performance-related leaks for the telephone. A design leak from XDA Boards seems to indicate a number of of the specs for the Pixel Three vary. There'll reportedly be a mannequin with 128GB of storage and 4GB of RAM, however there’s an opportunity of a smaller storage mannequin as effectively, in addition to the choice for 6GB of RAM.

So what does that imply when it comes to how the telephone performs? Effectively a list for the Pixel Three XL, which was first noticed by WinFuture, has popped up on GeekBench, displaying a single-core rating of two,426 and a multi-core rating of 8,355. These aren’t dangerous scores — they’re actually not groundbreaking, however they’re very strong, and fall consistent with different flagship telephones for the yr. We anticipate the telephone to characteristic the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, and the itemizing just about confirms this by itemizing the specs of the processor. The itemizing additionally notes 4GB of RAM.

Whereas we don’t anticipate Google to veer too removed from what makes the Pixel nice, we do anticipate to see some design modifications with the Pixel 3.

Many of the info we’ve seen to date focuses on the Pixel Three XL. The upcoming flagship seems to share some similarities with its predecessor, however there’s quite a lot of design tweaks that make it extra enticing. Google seems to have minimized the bezels — the sides across the display — on the upcoming flagship, however leaks level to a notch just like the iPhone X.

The again of the telephone appears to be like very comparable with one exception: The aluminum physique is likely to be swapped out for glass. This is smart contemplating there’s a separate rumor that Google is engaged on a wi-fi charging pad referred to as Pixel Stand. Telephones want glass backs in order that vitality can cross by way of to allow wi-fi charging. It does imply the Pixel Three collection will likely be just a little extra fragile, although it’s unclear if wi-fi charging is coming to each Pixel Three fashions, or simply the Pixel Three XL.

Earlier renders from MySmartPrice based mostly on info from @OnLeaks could provide some perception into the show on the Pixel 3. The renders present the Pixel 3’s slimmed bezels with an 18:9 facet ratio — whereas the notch on the Pixel Three XL will probably imply an prolonged 19:9 facet ratio on that exact mannequin.

Apparently, renders and leaked pictures recommend twin front-facing cameras on the Pixel Three in addition to the Pixel Three XL, and the return of front-facing stereo audio system on each — although the Pixel Three XL’s prime speaker is lots smaller than final yr’s mannequin. There’s a USB-C port on the backside of the telephone, and no signal of a headphone jack.

In response to @OnLeaks, each upcoming Pixel Three fashions could have larger screens than ever earlier than. The Pixel Three is presupposed to have a 5.3-inch show, and the Pixel Three XL will ship with a monstrous 6.2-inch show (the identical dimension display because the Galaxy S9 Plus). Bloomberg reviews the Pixel Three XL will sport a bezel-less show with a prime notch and twin front-facing digital camera. This appears to be consistent with photos of purported glass display protectors for the units first discovered on Slashleaks, in addition to new leaks we noticed from XDA Boards.

Rumors persist that Google could also be contemplating greater than two fashions within the Pixel Three vary. A tweet from Roland Quandt, a preferred leaker, claims that “Google is engaged on a ‘cellular’ system based mostly on the Snapdragon 710 at the moment scheduled for launch within the 1st half of 2019.” This, the self-purported “master of cheap scoops” stated, might be one of many upcoming mid-range Pixels. No additional specifics are identified about this system at the moment, although Quandt instructed that {hardware} growth started in April.

Off to Taiwan for @computex_taipei right this moment, however right here's a tidbit for ya: Google is engaged on a "cellular" system based mostly on the Snapdragon 710 at the moment scheduled for launch within the 1st half of 2019. Feels like this is likely to be the (or one in every of them) upcoming mid-range Pixel telephone.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) June 2, 2018

Earlier rumors level at Google making a low-end, entry-level Pixel system operating the low-spec Android OS Android Go. Whereas it might appear odd to alter the costly Pixel branding to incorporate a a lot decrease spec (and sure less expensive) mannequin code-named the “Need.” This makes quite a lot of sense with Google’s present drive to entry the growing telephone markets, which often thrive on low-cost low-power telephones.

The primary leaks for the Pixel Three have been code names, and there have been three of them: “Crosshatch,” “Albacore,” and “Blueline,” If correct, all it means is that Google is contemplating three Pixel fashions, and like final yr it’s solely potential that solely two will find yourself being launched. In response to the Droid-Life report, two of the telephones are thought-about “premium,” whereas one in every of them is “high-end.” We don’t but know what which means.

Along with a radical redesign for no less than one upcoming Pixel, it appears to be like like Google could also be working with a brand new manufacturing accomplice on the upcoming telephones. In response to Bloomberg, Google could also be partnering with Foxconn to fabricate the upcoming flagships. If that title sounds acquainted, it might be as a result of it’s the identical firm that manufactures iPhone units.

Up to date on August 3: GeekBench itemizing reveals some specs and efficiency for the Google Pixel Three XL.