Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL price, specifications, features highlights: Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL smartphones have been officially launched at an event in New York.
Google Pixel 3 event 2018, Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL price, specifications, features highlights: Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL smartphones have been officially launched. The company has also announced a Pixel Slate tablet and a Pixelbook laptop along with a Google Home Hub device. The event was held in New York. Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL did not surprise given the devices had leaked a lot ahead of the launch.
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The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch Pixel 3 and 6.3-inch Pixel 3 XL. Both phones are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and runs on Android 9.0 Pie. Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL come with single rear camera, which is 12.2MP while the front has dual 8MP front camera, and the second one is a super-sensor. The Pixel Slate tablet meanwhile, will cost $599 with Google pricing a separate keyboard for this at $199 and a Pixel Pen for $99.
Google Pixel 3 will cost Rs 71,000 for the base model with 64GB, while its 128GB storage variant will be available at a price of Rs 80,000. Pixel 3 XL 64GB and 128GB storage versions will cost Rs 83,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will ship in three colour options - Just Black, Clearly White and Not Pink. Pre-orders in India start October 11, while the phones will go on sale from November 1. Google Pixel stand will available at a price of Rs 6,900 from November 1.
Google Pixel 3 series is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 4GB RAM and either 64GB and 128GB storage. The Pixel 3 XL has a 3430mAh battery, while Pixel 3 packs a 2915mAh battery. Both the phones lack a microSD card slot, but offer unlimited storage with Photos. Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are IP68 water and dust resistant and the phones will support wireless charging.
Both Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will continue with a single 12.2MP rear camera sensor like Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The phones will offer Portrait Mode, thanks to software-driven bokeh blur. Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL come with dual 8MP front camera system, with a super-wide secondary front camera.
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL continue with a design language similar to Pixel 2 series. Pixel 3 XL features an Apple iPhone XS-style notch at the top of the display. It gets a 6.3-inch HDR-capable, QHD+ touchscreen with ultra-thin bezels and large screen-to-body ratio. The small Pixel 3 comes with a 5.5-inch HDR-capable, FHD+ OLED display and standard 18:9 aspect ratio. Both Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL feature always-on displays.
Google has announced Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. Both Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL offers a ton of camera features such as Group Selfies, Top Shot and Night Sight. Google Lens has been integrated into the camera of both the smartphones.
Google Pixel Slate price will start at $599. The Pixel Slate Keyboard will sell for $199, while the Pixelbook Pen comes at &99.
Google Pixel Slate runs on Chrome OS. It is a new type of device. This is the first Pixel-branded tablet. Google says it has used a custom, high-resolution display and speakers. Google Pixel Slate is designed to provide the full desktop experience. Users can multitask in the Pixel Slate, even supports Google Assistant. Google Pixel Slate also supports a keyboard and stylus.
The Home Hub will support Google Assistant and Google Photos. The device will be available in the US, UK and Australia. The price is $149 and pre-orders will begin October 9, which is today.
With Hub, users can manage their connected home from a single screen. The device appears to be a like an Android tablet mounted on a top of the speaker. The speaker fabric comes in a number of colours.
Rick Osterloh, who leads Google's hardware division, takes stage. Pixel 2 XL is still the best smartphone camera on the market despite being launched last year. He says our products take advantage of AI, hardware and software to get the best experience.
And the pressure is on Google to launch the phones with no technical issues. Last year's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL had a ton of hardware and software issues. We just hope Google will dramatically improve the experience on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
We are waiting for the keynote to begin shortly. Well, we're expecting two new Pixel phones and a 7-inch Home Hub at this event. Google is also rumoured to launch the Pixel Slate tablet as well. Of course, the limelight will be on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Both smartphones are going to compete with Apple iPhone XS and Galaxy Note 9.
Google Pixel 3 could feature a design similar to last year's Pixel 2. The phone will have prominent bezels and single rear camera. The front camera could be two 8MP sensors, an upgrade over its predecessor. The phone will be powered by Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 54GB storage.
Google Pixel 3 XL could feature a notched display, while Pixel 3 will come without this feature. The XL variant is expected to sport a 6.3-inch screen. The smaller Pixel 3 could ship with a 5.4-inch display.
In addition to Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL flagship smartphones, Google could also launch several other products at its hardware event in New York today. These include a wireless charging accessory, Pixel Stand for the two phones as well as Google Home Hub and Pixelbook 2.
Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL India launch is expected on October 22, as per reports. The flagship phones succeed last year's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The new phones could continue with a single rear camera, though the big change could be dual cameras on the front. Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will compete with the like of Samsung Galaxy S9 series as well as Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Pricing will remain premium as seen with other Pixel phones.
Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL launch event will take place in New York on October 9 at 11 AM ET or 8:30 PM IST. Those interested can catch livestream on 'Made by Google' YouTube page. We expect Google to post live updates on its 'Made by Google' Facebook and Twitter pages as well.