Google's first proprietary phones-- Pixel and XL--- series garned huge response from the fans, but will the successors have same success.
Going by the recent leaks, Google has not finalised the components for the 2017-series Pixel mobiles, but some key features such as screen, processor and RAM have surfaced online.
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Here's what Google Pixel (2017) are most likely to come with:
Design and Display:
As per recent reports, second generation Google Pixel series are expected to come in three models — 5.0-inch Pixel 2 (aka Muskie), the 5.5-inch Pixel XL 2 (aka Walleye) and the 6.0-inch plus Pixel XXL (aka Taimen). They are also expected to feature curved screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and have super AMOLED screen.
Another notable upgrade is that they expected to have water-proof certifications, which gaurantees that they will be able to survive accident drop of the phone in water.
However, there is a high probability that Google may drop 3.5mm audio jack in favour of two-in-one Type C USB similar to Apple iPhone 7 series, which come with just a single lightning port.
Processor, RAM storage:
Google's 2017 Pixel series phones are expected run Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 octa-core with Android O software, 4GB/6GBGB RAM and 128GB storage (100GB available for user),
Camera:
Google's Pixel series phones are expected to come with enhanced 12MP camera with 4K video recording, HDR (High Dynamic Range), LED flash and a 7MP snapper on the front.
Battery:
Google is also expected to incorporate bigger batteries in the upcoming Pixel series, by at least 20% more than the 2016 series. They will also come with Qualcomm's Quick Charge 4.0 technology, where-in 5 minutes of charging is enough tp power up the phone from zero to 50 percent or at least get you more than 5 hours of 4G talk time.
Release date:
Like last year, Google expected to pull the wraps off the second generation Pixel series in October. Hopefully, the company will have enough stocks to release the products in more markets like Samsung and Apple.
With close to four months left before the launch, more details of Googles' 2017-series Pixel are expected to surface online.
Watch this space for latest updates on Google products.