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Google Pixel replaces Nexus, officially

There was a time when Google made phones that were essentially pseudo flagships like the current OnePlus or Xiaomi, which offered almost everything, that a flagship would but with some compromises here and there. But that doesn't seem to be the case now, as the current Google Phones ala Pixel are flagships in every way, be it specs, camera or software.

Google Pixel

While Nexus phones were a collaboration with manufacturers like Samsung, Lg etc, with the launch of Pixel phones, Google seems to have finally taken control over the phone's design and engineering. These phones no longer feature HTC's branding, even though they made it, a change compared to earlier Nexus phones, which carried the branding of the company that made them.

Software seems to be the main selling point here. The are the first google phones that come with their custom launcher called Pixel launcher which  has some unique features like swipe on the fingerprint scanner to see notifications. The phone will be the first phone to support Google’s Assistant as well as Google’s Android Daydream VR. Google photos will take care of your storage woes with unlimited Full Resolution photos and 4k videos.


Design seems to be a little bit hit or miss, considering the other aspects of the phone.Further if DxOMark's test are any indication then Pixel features the best smartphone camera ever, beating iPhone 7 and every other android flagship.

Specs:
  • The Pixel has a 5-inch 1080p screen with a 2770 mAh battery, while the Pixel XL has a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen with 3540 mAh battery.
  • Both the phones are powered by Snapdragon 821 with 4gb ram running on Android 7.1 Nougat.
  • 12.3MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.55umpixel, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF and LDAF.
Pre-orders in the UK, US, Australia, Canada and Germany have started and in India will start on October 13. They start $649 elsewhere and in India at 57,000 rs.

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