We’re almost certain this year’s Google Nexus phones will now be part of the Pixel line. The HTC Nexus Sailfish and HTC Nexus Marlin we’ve been featuring the past few months are rumored to be called the Pixel and the Pixel XL. Both devices will soon join the Pixel C which was introduced by Google last year as a premium flagship Android tablet.
This move is said to be a rebrand since Google has been using Nexus for years. The new Pixel name signifies some changes in the direction. We don’t know exactly what the search giant wants to prove here but we’re guessing the company simply wants to align its products and services.
The Google Pixel and Pixel XL are more than ready to take over the Nexus. Images and details are being leaked left and right. The last set we saw just yesterday, looking very much like the ones captured by Mr. Blurry Cam last week. There are too many photos and renders being shared online and at the same details being sighted on Geekbench. We’re guessing more information will be published before the official launch in October.
Android Police’s David Ruddock has been weighing in on the topic, sharing things he knows about the Pixel phones. The Android geek just tweeted that he recently heard information that the “regular 32GB Pixel will start at $649 in the US”. That’s expensive already so obviously the Pixel XL be even “insanely expensive” according to Ruddock–making the two as obvious rivals to Apple’s new iPhone 7.
VIA: David Ruddock
How much?! LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL If they thought Nexus sales were mediocre, they haven’t seen anything yet.
Dont forget about the smaller screen and lack of dual speakers plus who knows what else..
I’m guessing they liked what they saw with the Nexus 6 and they want some more of it.
Holy bezel. What is it with nexus phones and giant bezels…?
They wanted to price themselves in with the iPhone 7, so it needs to look like the iPhone 7 too apparently. So much for embracing being different, I guess they’ll have to change their marketing with Pixel as well.
One plus 3 is looking better every day; especially if the pricing gets that steep….
Hence the name pixel. All pixel products have always been overpriced. Yet they have always had top of the line specs. This phone seems ordinary compared to the op3 and note 7. Heck, even the axon 7.
with that price i am 100% sure they are gonna be a flop because their hardware and design is not worth $650