If there is one sure thing about the upcoming Google Pixel 2019 models, it would be the launch date as the search giant has confirmed October 15 is the day to pull the cloak off the new devices. And yes, the handsets will be the first to rock Android 10 in its glorious unadulterated build.
Setting these things aside now, it's fair to say that the abundance of leaks touching on the next-generation Pixel phones has largely revealed what specs, build, design, and features to expect. For one, and as already indicated, there will be two models that will be unboxed initially next month.
These would be the regular Pixel 4 that will jump out with a 5.7-inch screen profile and the bigger Pixel 4 XL that will boast of a 6.3-inch OLED display, which by the way can be found too on the smaller sibling. Both displays will have a refresh rate of 90Hz, and according to 9to5Google, this feature will be known as Smooth Display.
For users focused on gaming and video watching, Smooth Display will translate to buttery screen transition and immersive media consumption experience, which should be more pronounced with the hulking 4 XL variant.
There is no doubt the Pixel 2019 is a flagship push by Google so both devices can only be powered by a beastly CPU. That would be Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855, a monster chip that will be aided by 6GB of RAM. The latter should ensure multitasking capability that in the past can only be found on desktop PCs.
Android fans need not worry that the Pixel upgrades will dry up easily on power juice. For the regular flavor, the battery has a rating of 2800mAh while the upsize version has 3700mAh.
On the storage side, buyers can consider the 64GB serving if money is on the tight side, but for a more generous space, the 128GB is the better pick. It is assumed that Google will release the two Pixel phones in both memory space options in all markets.
In the build and design department, the renders and press shots seen so far have indicated the upcoming Pixel backplates will have camera modules that look like the iPhone 11 Pro. So it has been confirmed that the main shooter will have at least two sensors - a 12-megapixel and a 16-megapixel telephoto lens.
The back-finish appears to be on the matte side with three possible color variants. However, it's possible that an orange Pixel will be issued, The Verge said, pointing to a recent ad that Google released. Whatever the color finish might be, it was evident from images that have been circulating on the web that the new Pixel phones will sport a black band that will span the devices' outer edges.
Now on the display side, it might disappoint that the new Pixel phones will skip the all-screen display language, and fans can blame the uppermost and very busy front bezel. The thick space will house a whole line of sensors, including a front-facing 8-megapixel camera. The same space is likewise feature-rich, which might serve as a consolation for the ugly look.
Google said the Pixel 2019 handsets will still benefit from firmware support that will last three years. Specific pricing and the definite release date should be provided during the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL's official unveiling on October 15.
