Google is reported to be working on the second generation of Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. The devices have been subjected to various leaks in the past and the latest one reveals that the Google Pixel 2 will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 chipset.
According to a report by Fudzilla, citing some industry sources says that the Google Pixel 2 will be the first device to come loaded with Qualcomm’s latest processor. However, previous rumours have indicated that both the smartphones will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. So, we suggest you take this report with a pinch of salt.
The report further highlights that the Processor will come with higher clock speed for both CPU and GPU as compared to Snapdragon 835. The Chipset will be faster and will come with some battery improvements, the report further added. One can also expect better quality photos with Qualcomm’s upcoming chipset.
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Previously, some key specifications of both the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were leaked online. To start with the larger Taimen or Google Pixel 2 XL, the smartphone will come loaded with a 5.99-inch Quad HD display, which will feature an OLED panel provided by LG, as per a report by XDA Developers. The smartphone is expected to sport a smaller bezel as compared to its predecessor, the Google Pixel XL. Further, the device is reported to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor clocked at 2.4GHz along with 4GB of RAM.
There will be a 128GB storage model, however, one could expect different storage configurations as well. It is reported to feature a single camera setup at the rear panel coupled with a dual-tone flash. Lastly, the smartphone is reported to sport a similar two-tone glass and metal design, though the glass window will be placed near the top.
Coming to smaller Walleye, the smartphone will feature a similar 4.97-inch Full HD display and will sport a similar design language as we have seen in original Pixel. Google is also planning to add stereo speakers at the cost of 3.5mm Headphone jack, which means it will sport USB Type-C compatible headphone slot. The phone is reported to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with 4GB of RAM and there will be a 64GB storage variant as well. One can also expect different storage models as well.