It has been more than eight months since Google launched Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL, but still,
the 2nd generation of Google’s Pixel smartphones are undoubtedly one of the best smartphones
you can buy right now.
But that doesn’t mean Google is sleeping on its laurels.
Google is busy creating its upcoming Pixel phones
and the new Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL
are going to be expensive.
Hey, what’s up, everyone!
Rahul here from TechReviewPro.com and I have got some new Google Pixel 3
and Google Pixel 3XL leaks and rumours for the upcoming Pixel smartphones.
In this video, I’ll be talking about Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL design, price, specifications
and launching date.
You’ll also come to know about a third secret phone Google is working on.
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We are just a couple of months away from the launch of Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, and
it's the time when Google wants the case, cover, screen protector, and other accessories
maker companies to test its product for the feedback on to the final design.
This leak is coming from Weibo via SlashLeaks, and it says a lot about Pixel 3 and Pixel
3XL design.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Design
If you take a close look at this leaked image, you’ll notice that Google is planning for
a complete redesign for its upcoming Pixel phones.
The original Google Pixel wasn’t ugly either but Google revamped its design, and Pixel
2 XL was one of those phones with fewer bezels.
However, Google Pixel 2 (the smaller version) had bezels, and this surprisingly came after
Google said,
Feel free to choose whichever size Pixel you prefer, because you get the same great experience
on both.
We don't set aside better features for the larger device.
Both devices...
Surprisingly, Google trolled Apple during the launch of Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL saying;
We don’t set aside better features for the larger device.
Well, that was a bad Joke Mario.
Coming back to Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL design, the most significant change you’ll notice
is: Pixel 3XL will get a notch.
And this is entirely confirmed because of Android P developer beta.
I know this already as Google is testing notch in the Android P development.
Obviously, after iPhone X, most of Android manufacturers are also getting a notch on
the top and Google is not different here.
But the sad thing is: Google Pixel 3 is moving to 2:1 aspect ratio and won’t get a notch.
It seems Google is again planning to set aside better features for the bigger phone, well,
jokes apart!
The screen protector shown in the leak also has got 2 cutouts on the top which means Google
is planning to bring two front-facing cameras for both Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL.
If this happens, expect to get Face ID or Face Unlock whatever you call it, on the upcoming
Pixel phones.
And I’m super excited for this because so far the face unlock mechanism on Android phones
has badly failed and is less secure as well.
But if Google is going to take advantage of better hardware like flood illuminator, infrared
camera, or dot projector, I won’t be surprised to see Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL getting a better
security option like Face ID.
Google Pixel2, as well as Pixel 2 XL, has got one of the best cameras for smartphone
photography and if Google is bringing two front-facing cameras on both phones, expect
to get two rear cameras on both as well.
So, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL with four cameras each, are going to disrupt smartphone market
and get their part of the share.
Apart from that Google is also planning to retain the dual front-facing stereo speakers.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Price
Talking about the price of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, this year’s Google Pixel phones are
going to be expensive.
Google is working on three phones this year.
Yes, apart from Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, there is a 3rd secret phone Google is
working on.
Google accidentally leaked their code names a few months back, and these code names are
Albacore, Blueline, and Crosshatch.
Two of them are premium quality phones which are Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL while the third
one is a budget phone specially targeted for bigger markets in developing countries like
India.
Google knows countries like India has a huge potential, and everyone can’t afford the
premium quality phone like Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
So this might be an attempt to bring pure Android experience to more or less this segment
of customers.
However, its name is yet to be confirmed.
I won’t be surprised if Google launches three Pixel phones this year because even
Apple has switched to a three phone strategy with one of them being ultra-premium quality
and unexpectedly high price.
If this happens, then one of these three lineups for Pixel 3 phones will be of ultra-premium
quality and don’t be surprised if it will be priced as high as $1000 like the iPhone X.
However, Pixel 3 will be priced as much as Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL if not more.
But there are lots of uncertainties about the price of the third secret Pixel phone.
This is going to be a mid-range budget phone, and I expect this to be priced somewhere close
to One Plus 6 price range.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Specs
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are both going to be the first smartphone coming with Android P
in the box.
And with all the new Android P gestures and features coming up in Android P, the new Pixel
3 and Pixel 3 XL are going to be amazing.
Though I’m expecting a better and brighter display.
But I’m threatened as a report from a Korean publication Digital Daily has claimed Google
hiring LG again for display of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
Last year, LG made OLED displays for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL was a disaster and it’ll
be interesting to see how they perform this year.
And Snapdragon 845 currently being the most popular smartphone processor, there is no
doubt, Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will feature this.
So I’m expecting even better performance, and this is going to be exciting.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Launch Date
For the last two years, Google has launched Pixel phones during their fall event on the
same date.
So I’m quite sure that this year pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be launched on the same
date that is 4th of October 2018.
Google is more or less getting inspiration from Apple in multiple aspects, and a fixed
launching date with all hype is one of those marketing strategies.
Well, launching of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL during this fall event will also see the launch
of Google’s 2nd generation of new Pixel Buds and a Pixel branded Smartwatch - just
like Apple Watch.
Come on, Google!
Lots of inspiration from Apple but unfortunately Google’s Wear OS is still struggling, and
I’m happy that Google has finally thought of better branding with Pixel Watch.
Personally, I want to see competition, and in the current scenario, Apple Watch is leading
the wearable tech market.
For Google, it’s now or never!
So it’ll be very exciting to see how Pixel smartwatches perform.
If Google plans to keep its price similar to last years’ Pixelbooks, I won’t be
surprised if Google Pixel Smartwatch will also fail badly.
So this wraps up Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL leaks and rumors.
What do you think about Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL?
Do let me know in the comments section below.
Also, what do you think about Pixel smartwatch?
I’m curious to know your thoughts.
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