Google’s gen-next Pixel smartphones, the Google Pixel 2 and the Google Pixel XL 2 are among the most awaited phones of 2017. The phones are expected to be announced in October. However, with 3 months to the launch, details of the new Pixel devices are now emerging. Android Police has today leaked renders of what is expected to be the Gen-next Pixel XL smartphone.
The image was shared by Android Police, who have given it a confidence score of 8 out of 10. This means that there is a high possibility that when the phones come out, they would look like this. Android Police were also the first ones to show leak last years’ Pixel smartphones, which gives them even more credibility. The phone that is visible here is the Pixel Taimen device, the Google Pixel XL 2, which will be manufactured by LG. The regular sized Pixel phone would be manufactured by HTC.
Google Pixel XL 2 Design
If the leaks are to be believed, the upcoming Google Pixel XL 2 smartphone would feature a similar yet distinct form factor when compared to last years’ Pixel phones. The feel of the phone remains the same as it still has the metal and glass back, as well as the curved back. However, there are a number of changes to the design of the phone this time. Let us take a detailed look at the changes and upgrades to the design of this new Pixel XL 2 smartphone from Google:
The Back
Looking at the back side of the phone, there’s remarkable difference from the previous years Pixel phones. Firstly, the glass portion has been made smaller. This is mostly due to the fact that it no longer has to accommodate the fingerprint scanner, as the fingerprint scanner is no longer in the glass panel. Additionally, another visible change on the back side of the Google Pixel XL 2 smartphone is the fact that antenna lines are absent.
In addition to this, another major, noticeable change comes to the camera. The camera of the Google Pixel XL 2 has been made larger, and now features a slight bump thanks to a ring around it. We’re not sure if the phone packs in a dual camera as of now.
The Front
The Google Pixel XL 2 smartphone features a large display with very thin bezels. This gives it a more ‘modern’ design and puts it in line with other modern day flagship devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6. The phone also features a 6 inched display, which offers a 2:1 ratio, thereby fitting more display in the same sized phone as last year. Currently it is not clear if the phone features a 3.5mm headphone jack. However chances are it might be axed to make the phone waterproof.
The speaker grille on top has been made wider when compared to last year. The display which is being used here is an LG made AMOLED panel. Interestingly, another detail that has emerged about the Google Pixel XL 2 smartphone is the fact that it will feature a squeezable frame, similar to the . As of now we’re not sure about how Google plans to make use of it.
