Breaking News: Google Pixel And Pixel XL Now Official, The Best Phones In The World?

Hello future! After opting not to continue the popular Nexus line, Google has finally unveiled the all new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, dubbed as the first smartphone line in the world made by Google inside (software) and out (yes, Google makes their "own hardware" now).

The Pixels in quite black, really blue, and very silver

With the help of HTC, Google was able to create the Pixel phones, the first Daydream VR ready handset in the world that's paired with great ergonomics, hardware, and software combined. In terms of hardware, both handsets boast a polished aluminum case and glass at the back with no annoying camera bump.

Main specs of Google Pixel

Just like what the leaks previously revealed, the Google Pixel is a smaller handset that's uses a 5 inch FHD AMOLED screen paired with 1920 x 1080 resolution protected with Gorilla Glass 4 at 441 ppi. Under the hood, it's powered by the beastly 2.15 GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 821 quad core processor paired Adreno 530 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 32 / 128 GB internals storage, and 2,770 mAh non-removable battery w/ quick charging support via USB Type C port.

Touted as the "best camera phone in the world" by Google, the Pixel is packed with a special type of 12.3 MP main camera w/ f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, video stabilization, and dual LED flash. It's called the best camera phone in the word where they got the highest score achieved at DxOMark at 89 points.  In front, there's an 8 MP f/2.0 front facing camera for selfies.

Then its complete with WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, fingerprint sensor, NFC, and runs on Android 7.1 Nougat OS.

Google Pixel Specs

Display: 5 Inch FHD AMOLED 1920 x 1080 w/ 2.5D curved glass and Gorilla Glass 4 at 441 ppi

CPU: 2.15 GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 821 quad core processor

GPU: Adreno 530

RAM: 4 GB

ROM: 32 GB / 128 GB

Back Camera: 12.3 MP f/2.0 w/ 1.55 µm pixels, PDAF, and dual LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8 MP f/2.0

Battery: 2,770 mAh w/ quick charging

OS: Android 7.1 Nougat

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, HSPA+, LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS, A GPS, GLONASS,

Others: Fingerprint sensor, USB Type C, Colors: quite black, really blue, very silver

Dimensions: 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6 mm

Weight: 143 g

Price: Starts at USD 649

On the other hand, the Google Pixel XL is a bigger phone with a better 5.5 inch QHD AMOLED screen with 2560 x 1440 resolution at 534 ppi protected by Gorilla Glass 4 and bigger 3,450 mAh of battery. Then it has the same hardware, camera, sensors, and OS compared with the regular Pixel.

Google Pixel XL Specs

Display: 5.5 Inch QHD AMOLED 2560 x 1440 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass and Gorilla Glass 4 at 534 ppi

CPU: 2.15 GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 821 quad core processor

GPU: Adreno 530

RAM: 4 GB

ROM: 32 GB / 128 GB

Back Camera: 12.3 MP f/2.0 w/ 1.55 µm pixels, PDAF, and dual LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8 MP f/2.0

Battery: 3,450 mAh w/ quick charging

OS: Android 7.1 Nougat

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, HSPA+, LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS, A GPS, GLONASS,

Others: Fingerprint sensor, USB Type C, Colors: quite black, really blue, very silver

Dimensions: 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm

Weight: 168 g

Price: USD 749

Being a Google phone, both smartphones will always be updated to the latest Android version first, you can now get a FREE fulls storage for videos and photos even with up to 4K resolution, and enjoy Google duo video calling app, and daydream VR.

Related: Google Daydream View VR And Chromecast Ultra Announced Too!

The Google Pixel (USD 649 / around PHP 31.3K) and Pixel XL (USD 749 / around PHP 36.2K) will be first available at US, Canada, Europe, and India with an SRP of . Then Google also stated that it may be available to other parts of the world as well.

Exciting right?

Sources: Pocket-lint, Google