Google’s Pixel, Pixel XL first Android phones are official starting at P32k price

Google Pixel, Pixel XL officially launched

Google has just announced their very own smartphones called the Pixel and Pixel XL. Both are made by HTC and will be replacing the Nexus line starting today.

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The Pixel and Pixel XL feature the latest Google Assistant software while running on Android 7.1 Nougat OS and packing the latest Snapdragon 821 CPU. They also include an unlimited storage for photos and videos with 32 or 128GB onboard storage.

The 16MP f2.0 camera on either phone has been highlighted at the launch event as it takes the top spot in DXOmark ranking beating the likes of Sony Xperia XZ, HTC 10, iPhone 7, and Samsung Galaxy S7. This is paired with an 8MP f2.0 selfie shooter, 4K video, and proprietary IS.

Google is also boasting a fast charging support for both 2770mAh and 3450mAh batteries of the Pixel and Pixel XL, respectively.

In the USA, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL will be exclusive in Verizon although the unlocked versions are pretty much available in all leading stores like BestBuy. The company mentioned a global availability but they left the price only for the USA at $649 starting price for the Pixel and $749 for the Pixel XL–all before taxes.

Google Android Nougat Pixel, Pixel XL official photos and colors

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Google Pixel, Pixel XL Official price, Full specs, Release date in the Philippines

• Display: 5-inch AMOLED 1080p / 5.5-inch AMOLED 1440p Quad HD
• Design: Polished glass + unibody aluminum, Gorilla Glass 4
• Size: 8.6mm thin
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor (high-end chip late 2016), up to 2.15GHz speed
• GPU: Adreno 530 graphics
• RAM: 4GB
• Memory: 32GB or 128GB internal storage, no microSD card
• Camera: 12MP f2.0, proprietary IS, LED flash, 4K video
• Selfie: 8MP f2.0, 1080p video
• Connectivity: Single SIM, 4G LTE Cat. 9, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC
• Port: USB Type-C, 3.0 speed
• Audio: mono speaker, standard
• Battery: 2770mAh / 3450mAh, Fast Charging
• OS: Android 7.0 Nougat, Google Assistant, Unlimited Photos storage
• Colors: Black, Blue, Silver
• Release date: October 2016 in the USA, Canada, online stores in the Philippines
• Price: $649 or P32k (before taxes) Philippine pesos for the 32GB model of Pixel, $749 or $37k for Pixel XL

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