Google debuts Pixel 'Phone by Google,' with heavy emphasis on photography
As expected, Google has unveiled the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones continuing Google's emphasis on its services as an alternative to storage limits on competing devices.
Both models use a Snapdragon 821 CPU with two cores running at 2.15 GHz, and two running at 1.6 GHz. Storage capacities of 32 GB and 128 GB are available. The two models are built by HTC, and as expected, both look remarkably similar to the iPhone.
The smaller Pixel has a 5-inch AMOLED screen, running at 1080p, with the 5.5-inch Pixel XL also having an AMOLED display, but running at 2560x1440.
The camera module on the Pixel is a 12.3MP shooter with 1.55um pixels, and a f/2.0 aperture. The camera has been given a 89 by DxOMark, according to Google. The iPhone 7 camera module is rated at 86.
Both models ship with Android 7, also known as Nougat. Other specs are 4GB of RAM, a fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C port.
The Pixel is the first Android phone with the Google Assistant built in, and Duo video calling pre-installed. Google's Daydream VR is also included.
The phone comes in three colors, which Google has dubbed "quite black," "really blue," and "very silver."
In the US, Google has partnered with Verizon to market the phone. The phone is also available unlocked through Google Play. Preorders begin today in the U.S, Canada, and Germany.
The Pixel starts at $649 for 32 GB, with no pricing listed yet for the Pixel XL or the 128 GB capacity of either model. The Pixel line comes with free unlimited photos and videos at full resolution.
Both models use a Snapdragon 821 CPU with two cores running at 2.15 GHz, and two running at 1.6 GHz. Storage capacities of 32 GB and 128 GB are available. The two models are built by HTC, and as expected, both look remarkably similar to the iPhone.
The smaller Pixel has a 5-inch AMOLED screen, running at 1080p, with the 5.5-inch Pixel XL also having an AMOLED display, but running at 2560x1440.
The camera module on the Pixel is a 12.3MP shooter with 1.55um pixels, and a f/2.0 aperture. The camera has been given a 89 by DxOMark, according to Google. The iPhone 7 camera module is rated at 86.
Both models ship with Android 7, also known as Nougat. Other specs are 4GB of RAM, a fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C port.
The Pixel is the first Android phone with the Google Assistant built in, and Duo video calling pre-installed. Google's Daydream VR is also included.
The phone comes in three colors, which Google has dubbed "quite black," "really blue," and "very silver."
In the US, Google has partnered with Verizon to market the phone. The phone is also available unlocked through Google Play. Preorders begin today in the U.S, Canada, and Germany.
The Pixel starts at $649 for 32 GB, with no pricing listed yet for the Pixel XL or the 128 GB capacity of either model. The Pixel line comes with free unlimited photos and videos at full resolution.
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*There, fixed that for ya.
Perhaps whoever started the blue iPhone rumor was reacting to knowledge of a blue one coming from Google.
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iphone-7-deep-blue-gorgeous-134306065.html
"The new features and technologies in the iPhone 7 Plus require additional time for testing, so its review will follow this one, and be published shortly."
https://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/Apple-iPhone-7-camera-review-better-than-ever
A bit bit like coming up with a new SciFi series and calling it 'Space Trek'.
You're going to have your work cut out for you with this one :-)
Actually, while I've developed an anti-Google stance, I'm extremely impressed by what they've pulled together, and how they're delivering an elegant, well-executed experience. I have tremendous respect for what they are announcing today. It really puts a spotlight on how Apple is falling behind on several fronts. Apple does have the huge advantage of in-house development of high-performance hardware that is not accessible to competitors, but that same competition is delivering in ways that are truly meaningful to end users.
The advantages that Apple brings to the marketplace is greatly blurred and subdued after today.
Agreed. I was impressed when Apple did _not_ take advantage of Samsung's battery situation during their keynote, and I was hoping Google had the same level of class, but they failed on this, sadly. Other than that, this product announcement was very well done and professional. They've truly matured, but it shows just how far Apple was ahead of the rest on the marketplace, and now the rest have caught up. Apple better keep going ...
All I saw was a panic attack after Apple starting to open Siri to devs, a lower quality homekit competitor so Android doesn't get left for dead, a phone with pretty standard/medium hardware specifications (SoC, etc.) at iPhone 7/Galaxy prices and an worse, second grade, design (that, down to the wallpaper, is a pathetic attempt of a "me too" copy of it) and that's it.
Oh, I also saw the heads of the few users that bought Google's previous OnHub router explode.
There's nothing there that you can't do better on iOS. Nothing. Heck, you better believe that Google will have more iOS users using their most uptodate Apps (as far as latest API levels) than Android users, too.
But hey, still talking about the headphone jack. Let's revise this next year.