Google’s android dominates the phone market and for quite some time Google is bringing their Nexus devices in the market byworking with other manufactures like Asus, LG etc under the Nexus programme.
As most of phones today run on the Android ecosystem, it has made Google a market leader in terms of software. But what was lacking was Google’s own device which the company can offer, like Apple does with their own software and their own hardware.
Now, at an event in San Francisco on 4th October 2016, Google presented the very first Google branded smartphones i.e., Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. There had been several rumours in the past that Google was developing its own smartphone and now with this latest announcement, the rumours have been confirmed
The Cost the phone is
| Google Pixel | Google Pixel XL | |
| 32 GB | $649 (approx. Rs. 43,000) | $769 (approx. Rs. 51,000) |
| 128GB | $749 (approx. Rs. 50,000) | $869 (approx. Rs. 58,000) |
Google Pixel specifications
| Google Pixel | Google Pixel XL | |
| Display size, resolution | 5-inch, Full HD Resolution 1920×1080 pixels | 5.5-inch; Quad HD Resolution 2,560×1,440 pixels |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi | 534 ppi |
| Camera | 12.3 megapixel ; Sony IMX378 sensor | 12.3 megapixel ; Sony IMX378 sensor |
| Front-facing camera | 8 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | 2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | 2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Storage | 32GB, 128GB | 32GB, 128GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Expandable storage | Not Expandable | Not Expandable |
| Battery | 2,770 mAh | 3,450 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Back cover | Back cover |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Special features | Google Assistant built-in; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR ready | Google Assistant built-in; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR ready |
| Dimensions (Inches) | 5.66×2.74×0.34 (at its thickest) | 6.09×2.98×0.34 (at its thickest) |
| Dimensions (Millimeters) | 143.84×69.54×8.58 (at its thickest) | 154.72×75.74×8.58 (at its thickest) |
| software | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Pre-orders for the smartphone has already begun in many countries. Pre-orders in India will begin October 13.
Google in their blog said “We’ve now decided to take the next step and provide our take on the best Google experience, by bringing hardware and software design together under one roof.”
