Google’s Pixel line of phones hasn’t dethroned iPhone the way it may have hoped, but it’s done a fair job impressing reviewers. The Pixel 2, for instance, is considered one of the best smartphones in the world right now. Behind, of course, the Galaxy 9 and iPhone X. That one likely stings for Google, a company that wants to be everything to everyone. How are they intending to reverse this trend for their next phone? Let’s check out some of the rumors surrounding their upcoming smartphone.
Another Phone with a Notch
A leak of the Pixel 3 design suggests that the phone will sport an iPhone X-style top notch. While many find the notch distracting and unnecessary, phone makers seem to take it as a marker of Apple-like design. Google, for their part, seem to be embracing the comparisons between themselves and Apple and leaning into this design decision. The same leaked render shows that the phone will have a back-mounted fingerprint scanner, instead of an in-display scanner. It also suggests that the phone won’t have the dual-camera setup on the back that many have adopted for Bokeh-style portraits. This makes the Pixel 3 something of an echo and downgrade from similar phones, design-wise.
Other Apple-Like Features
Another rumor holds that the Pixel 3 may have a Face ID-style 3D face-unlock. This is evidenced by the apparent dual front-facing cameras in the top notch in leaked photos. In fact, Face ID is the main reason Apple went with the notch design: the iPhone X had to put its face cameras somewhere. Thus, the notch was born.
Another Apple-like update, rumors hold that the Pixel 3 will sport negligible bezels, iPhone X style. This is great news for those who were hoping for a more visually striking phone from Google. As great as the Pixel 2 is, it’s design is a bit bland. In order to remedy this, it seems, the phone maker is aiming for a much bolder design.
Three Models of Google Pixel 3
Another leak holds that there will be three different Google Pixel 3 models released simultaneously. What this would entail isn’t yet known, but there are some conclusions we can draw at a glance. The first is that one of the models will likely be a budget option, perhaps with an LED screen and less memory. It stands to reason that a mid-tier version, maybe with an OLED screen and more memory would be on offer. Finally, a high-end, or maybe XL version, could be the third model.
We’ll certainly know more as we get closer to release. The Pixel 3 will likely be released sometime in late 2018, after September or October.
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