Google Pixel 3 (XL): An overview of all rumors and leaks before the event
from David Wurm 
on October 07, 2018, 18:57 p.m. | 1 comment
After a few weeks full of rumors about the Google Pixel 3 (XL), the time has finally come on Tuesday evening. The launch isn't going to be exciting, pretty much everything is known. In some countries such as Hong Kong, the device has already shown up in tests. We will summarize all rumors in one article before the event.
It was madness: There were still so many leaks and rumors about a smartphone like the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL. We would have been up here almost every other day TechnikNews be able to report on new rumors about the new pixel. But we didn't. Especially since half of them were fake leaks. Compared to the current tests from Hong Kong, however, one can say: That Unboxing video and the Render to the Google Pixel 3 (XL) were pretty accurate.
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Google Pixel 3 (XL): All rumors at a glance
- Both smartphones will be presented on October 9th at 17:00 p.m. at a Google event in New York. There will be a live stream. All links to this on Monday in one article TechnikNews.
- The first place in the largest notch will definitely go to Google's Pixel 1 (XL) this year. If you trust the videos and the pictures, this is the widest notch that has occurred in a smartphone.
- However, you will probably still rely on a 3,5mm jack plug: Matching headphones are included in the scope of delivery of the device.
- When it comes to equipment, you will probably be looking at 4GB of RAM and an 8-core SnapdragonProset processor. An Adreno 630 should be used as the graphics chip.
- The software is of course very up-to-date on Google: here you will most likely be on Android 9.0 Pie put. However, they should Pixel devices can only be operated with gestures .
- With the new "Flip to Shhh" function, all you have to do is turn your smartphone on the display and the notifications are muted. This function should initially only be available for Pixel devices.
- If you pre-order the Google Pixel 3 (XL), a QI plate called "Pixel Stand" should be included free of charge. So it is quite likely that the new Pixel can be charged wirelessly.
- There should be two memory variants, each with 64GB or 128GB. In addition, Pixel users will again be able to save unlimited photos in the best quality on Google Photos free of charge.
- In addition, the new pixels could also come in pink. Such a current leak.
The colleagues at Engadget have a first test video of the Google Pixel 3 (XL).
Google Pixel 3 (XL): All images at a glance
On the occasion of the many leaks and rumors, there were always numerous pictures. In the gallery below, we have put together all the most likely pictures of the packaging for the Pixel 3 (XL) ourselves.
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- These are the colors of the Google Pixel 3 (XL) with the new green power button on the side. (Image: 9to5Google)
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- The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL could come in pink as well as black and white. (Image: AndroidHeadlines)
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- This is what the packaging will most likely look like. (Image: Unwire.hk)
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- The new headphones included with the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. (Image: Indigi)
Google Pixel 3 (XL): what will it cost?
A good question. In Canada, the Pixel 3 XL is currently available in 128 GB for the equivalent of just under 890 euros. A proud price. If one assumes that smartphones in Europe will still be a lot more expensive due to the conversion into euros, one could assume here from 950 euros.
After the performance we report on here TechnikNews to the new Pixel devices. An article with all the links to livestreams for the Pixel event will follow.
cool cell phone but too expensive