[Exclusive] Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL India Launch Date Set for October 22

Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Expected to be Incremental Updates

The Pixel 3 series is expected to offer only iterative upgrades over the previous generation. As suggested by various leaked images and hands-on videos of the two smartphones, they will feature a similar design to their predecessors. However, if recent rumors are to be believed, the smartphones will come with an IP68 certification for dust and water resistance. Last year’s models featured an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Going by a recent leak, the Pixel 3 will feature a 5.5-inch display with 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution, whereas the bigger Pixel 3 XL will sport a 6.3-inch panel with 1440 x 2880 pixels resolution. One of the most notable changes will be under the hood. Both smartphones will run on Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 10nm octa-core SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM. In terms of storage, both models will come in 64GB and 128GB variants. Just like the previous Pixel smartphones, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will not support memory expansion. In terms of optics, both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to come equipped with a single 12.2MP rear camera with some new AI-powered features such as “Top Shot”. The “Top Shot” feature on the Pixel 3 series will work similarly to the Scene Optimizer feature found on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (review) On the front, the duo will sport two 8-megapixel sensors for selfies and video calls. As for software, the smartphones will ship with Google’s latest Android 9 Pie OS out of the box.