GOOGLE'S NEW FLAGSHIP "PIXEL AND PIXEL XL" SPECS, PRICES AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Can Google's Smartphone "Pixel and Pixel XL rival other Smartphone in the same Ecosystem out there?
The tech giants announced a slew of new products that integrate with the artificial intelligence technology, the most noteworthy of which is the first Google flagship phone, the Pixel."When I look ahead at where computing is headed it's clear to me that we are evolving from a mobile first to an AI first world," Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, told the audience at the start of the presentation.
Another big trend was the Internet of Things. For the first time, Google presented a comprehensive hardware catalog that could reasonably be used in unison to power a complete smart home.
The first Google flagship phone the Pixel and Pixel XL:
After a slew of leaks, it's finally official. the Pixel phone starts at $649 and will come in two sizes, Pixel and Pixel XL. It will be available exclusively through a partnership with Verizon and can be preordered in the U.S. and select other countries beginning Tuesday. Preorders in India begin later this month.
The Pixel is going to come in three colors that the internet has already begun cracking jokes about: Quite Black, Very Silver, and limited edition Really Blue.
The biggest difference between the two phones is screen size. The Pixel is 5 inches, and the XL is 5.5 inches, exactly the same as the iPhone 7 Plus. There's a fingerprint sensor on the back of each phone, which all come preinstalled with Google's Assistant.
Both devices are built by HTC and powered by the Snapdragon 821 processor. They come in two storage options: 32GB or 128 GB.
One huge perk is that the Pixel comes with unlimited full-resolution photo and video storage via Google Photos.
The feature that got the most cheers? Unlike the iPhone 7, the Pixel does come with a headphone jack.
Below is the comparison chart of the Google's Pixel, Apple's iPhone 7 and Samsung's Galaxy S7.
Google Pixel comparison chart
| Google Pixel | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy S7 | |
| Display size, resolution | 5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels | 4.7-inch; 1,334x750 pixels | 5.1-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi | 326 ppi | 576 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.66x2.74x0.34 (at its thickest) | 5.44x2.64x0.28 inches | 5.6x2.7x0.3 inches |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 143.84x69.54x8.58 (at its thickest) | 138.3x67.1x7.1 mm | 142.4x69.6x7.9 mm |
| Weight (ounces, grams) | 5.04 oz; 143 g | 4.87 oz; 138 g | 5.4 oz; 152 g |
| Mobile software | Android 7.1 Nougat | iOS 10 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Camera | 12.3-megapixel | 12-megapixel (wide) | 12-megapixel |
| Front-facing camera | 8-megapixel | 7-megapixel | 5-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | 2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | A10 chip (64-bit) | 2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapgradon 820 |
| Storage | 32GB, 128GB | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB | 32GB, 64GB (varies by region) |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | 4GB |
| Expandable storage | None | None | Up to 200GB |
| Battery | 2,770mAh | 14 hour talk time on 3G, 10 days standby, 12 hours internet use on LTE | 3,000mAh (nonremovable) |
| Fingerprint sensor | Back cover | Home button | Home button |
| Connector | USB-C | Lightning | Micro-USB |
| Special features | Google Assistant built-in; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR ready | Water-resistant; taptic Home button | Water-resistant; wireless charging |
| Price off-contract (USD) | $649 (32GB); $749 (128GB) | $649 (32GB); $749 (128GB); $849 (256GB) | AT&T: $695; Verizon: $672; T-Mobile: $670; Sprint: $650; U.S. Cellular: $672 |
| Price (GBP) | Pixel: 32GB: £599 128GB: £699, Pixel XL: 32GB: £719 128GB: £819 | £599 (32GB); £699 (128GB); £799 (256GB) | £569 |
| Price (AUD) | TBD | AU$1,079 (32GB); AU$1,229 (128GB); AU$1,379 (256GB) | AU$1,149 |
In terms of hardware, the Pixel offers comparable specs to rivals. Unlike the Apple iPhone 7, the Pixel retains its 3.5mm headphone jack and has a bigger, sharper display. Compared to Samsung's Galaxy S7, it has a smaller battery but a slightly more advanced processor, one other exciting feature is the seemingly cheap Google's DaydreamVR set which is only compatible with the Pixel and Pixel XL.
Sources: C|Net, Mashable
Alphabet's Pixel and Pixel XL
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