Google has officially confirmed October 4 as the launch date of next-gen Pixel devices. It will unveil two models, Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, which are the successors of first gen Pixel and Pixel XL respectively.
We have had many rumors and leaks regarding the upcoming Pixel devices, where some said it would sport Snapdragon 836 processor, while others and the most recent ones denied the existence of Snapdragon 836 processor, and as such, the upcoming Pixel models would sport Snapdragon 835 processor. We also saw few leaks regarding the design of Pixel devices. Brace yourselves, the Pixel devices won’t sport a bezel-less design. They have the usual thick bezels on the top and bottom head. Also, no dual camera for upcoming Pixel series.
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Now, a new leak has surfaced online that gives us a clear look at the rear side of upcoming devices. While the Pixel 2 will come in three color options of Kinda Blue, Just Black, and Clearly White, the Pixel 2 XL will arrive in only two color options Black & White and Just Black.
The pictures also reveal that the size of glass back has been reduced and now the fingerprint sensor is present outside the glass frame for both Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
The leak further reveals the price of the upcoming Pixel devices. While the HTC made Pixel 2 will be priced at $649 and $749 for with 64GB and 128GB of storage respectively, the LG made Pixel 2 XL will cost $849 for 64GB and $949 for 128GB.
Other rumors include no 3.5mm headphone jack, waterproof capability, and front facing speakers.
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