{"id":6014,"date":"2017-06-13T21:06:44","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T21:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/blog\/?p=6014"},"modified":"2018-02-06T11:46:45","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T11:46:45","slug":"google-pixel-2-coming-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/blog\/google-pixel-2-coming-yet","title":{"rendered":"Google Pixel 2: Is It Coming Yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Google Pixel 2 Is It Coming Yet?<\/h2>\n<p>Google seems to follow in Apple\u2019s footsteps when it comes to being secretive about new releases. Rumors usually arise with a lot of contradicting information about upcoming products.<\/p>\n<p>At the beginning of this year, there were rumors about three successors for the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. Their monikers were also leaked, Walleye, Muskie, and Taimen. They\u2019ve all been rumored to be powered by Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon 835 chipset, and the GFXBench that proved this version was leaked.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">NEW FEATURES<\/h3>\n<p>This top line SoC has no successors so far and is considered the best choice for multimedia features, pictures, and cool performance. It\u2019s not only the most miniature mobile CPU on a 10-nm process, but also the coldest one thanks to the most advanced microarchitecture.<\/p>\n<p>Among other features GFXBench listed were: a slightly bigger screen, 2,560\u00d71,312 resolution with Android navigation buttons excluded. The inclusion of these buttons gives us 2,560 x 1,440 or QHD resolution. If we count the navigation bar as well, we get the resolution used in last year\u2019s Pixel XL. Further calculations bring back a 5.7-inch panel.<\/p>\n<h3>PHABLET OR PHONE?<\/h3>\n<p>So here we have a phablet rather than a phone, like the Google Pixel of 2016 was. The closest counterpart is the Motorola Nexus 6, with a bigger touchscreen than that of the Pixel XL, or the first new Google tablet since the Pixel C, which launched in 2015. It remains unclear if it will involve some changes in overall design. HTC, the company that will be manufacturing the smartphone, is well known for its approach to the physical appearance of the devices. So, it\u2019s likely that they will makes some changes.<\/p>\n<h3>3D GRAPHIC PERFORMANCE OF GOOGLE PIXEL XL2<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>OS:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Android 7.1.1 \u2013 Android Google Play Edition (user\/test-keys).<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Display:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a02560 x 1312, 5.6-inch. Touchscreen with at least 5 finger gesture support.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>CPU:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Octa core CPU @2.4Ghz. SoC: Qualcomm (ARMv8).<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>GPU:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Qualcomm Adreno \u2122 540.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>OpenGL API:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0OpenGL ES 3.2 Adreno (TM) 540.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>OpenCL API \u2013 GPU:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0OpeCL 2.0. QUALCOMM Adreno (Tm).<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Memory:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>3.6GB.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Storage:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0100GB.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Back camera:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Picture \u2013 12 MP (4160 x 3120). Video \u2013 UHD (4k) (3840 x 2160). Autofocus, face detection, flash, HDR photo, touch focus.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Front camera:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Picture \u2013 7 MP (3840 x 2160). Vide0 UHD (4k) (3840\u00d72160).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>HARDWARE<\/h3>\n<p>The hardware that the Pixel XL 2 runs on seems to remain the same: 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 12 MP rear camera, and an 8 MP selfie cam. Android 7.1.1 Nougat will surely be replaced with Android 8.0.0 on board. It would be a shame to stick with Nougat with Snapdragon 835.<\/p>\n<h3>PIXEL XL ENHANCED?<\/h3>\n<p>For a while, Google\u2019s intentions were quite clear. They wanted to continue the Google Pixel XL, the smartphone with the bigger screen and a small budget to attract more users. The Pixel line had too many rivals within the Android premium segment, to say nothing about the iPhone. Even with the latest Android and SoC aboard, it\u2019s hard to stand against Samsung and Chinese brands.\u00a0Motorola\u00a0and\u00a0Huawei\u00a0featured the same, if not more, connections and multimedia features, while Xiaomi and Asus offer a cheaper price for their flagships.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s likely that Google decided to address the both groups of consumers: the top and the entry level, in a desperate attempt to conquer the market.<\/p>\n<h3>COMING THIS FALL \u2013 TWO PIXELS<\/h3>\n<p>The company hinted that only two Pixels will be coming out this fall after all. They pulled the plug on Pixel XL\u2019s direct successor \u2013 the Muskie. This leaves us with the smaller Pixel successor, Walleye, and its bigger sibling, Taimen. This could be the last that shall be branded by Google.<\/p>\n<p>This was a strange decision. First, there\u2019s no need to cut the line down to just two models. The mid-level always sells well. Second, phablets are out of trend. They are difficult to work single-handedly, and too weak to pitch against tablets. Speaking of which, I\u2019m not quite sure why Google ditched their tablet. Instead of working their way into the iOS ecosystem, it would be wiser to roll out the Google branded tablet after all. If you start with smartphones, why stop then?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you prefer to save money for a new model, trade in your old Google Pixel for top cash: <a href=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/sell-cell-phone-google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sell used Pixel online<\/a> today!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_6015\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6015\" class=\"wp-image-6015 size-full\" title=\"Google Pixel 2\" src=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/google_pixel_2.jpg\" alt=\"Google Pixel 2\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/google_pixel_2.jpg 529w, https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/google_pixel_2-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/igotoffer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/google_pixel_2-223x150.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Google Pixel 2. 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