After some of the most intense leaks of a new phone to date, we have finally seen the Google Pixel and Pixel XL for real. Here’s how much they’ll set you back in Australia, and when you can get your hands on them.
You’ll probably notice from the cold, hard specs alone that it’s all a tad underwhelming. Sure, they’re not as dear as an Apple or a Samsung flagship, but they’re also not cheap.
Both of these devices have 4GB RAM and storage that caps at 128GB with no MicroSD for further expansion. Plus, they there’s the somewhat disappointing 2,915 battery on the smaller device. Besides the camera upgrade (super res zoom and dua front facing cameras are pretty cool), I’m just not seeing a whole lot of future-proofing or much to get excited about in the raw numbers.
[referenced url=”https://gizmodo.com.au/2018/10/pixel-3-everything-about-googles-great-android-phone-hope/” thumb=”https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_ku-large/dqkuosp4c81lm3asewxi.jpg” title=”Pixel 3: Everything About Google’s Great Android Phone Hope” excerpt=”Google’s third-gen Pixels might be the most leaked phones ever. From numerous Russian tech sites getting their hands on production-ready devices to stores in Hong Kong selling handsets a week ahead of the official announcement, there’s a lot info about the new Pixels floating around.
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Google Pixel
- 5.4-inch POLED display
- Android 9.0 Pie OS
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage
- 12.2MP dual rear camera, 8MP dual front camera
- 2,915 mAh battery with Qi wireless charging
- 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9mm
- Just, Black, Clearly White and Not Pink colour options
Google Pixel XL
- 6.3-inch 1440 x 2960 POLED display
- Android 9.0 Pie OS
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage
- 12.2MP dual rear camera, 8MP dual front camera
- 3,430 mAh battery with qi wireless charging
- 158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm
- Just, Black, Clearly White and Not Pink colour options
You can read a full breakdown of the devices right here.
Pre-orders for the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL are available from the Google Store starting today and will launch on November 1.
Pricing starts at $1,199 for the Pixel 3 and $1,349 for the Pixel 3 XL.
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