Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL officially announced!

Google has officially announced the long awaited Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on Wednesday. The phones, both currently available for pre-order, will be shipped on Oct. 19. This year we’re getting two different manufacturers, HTC for the Pixel 2 and LG for the Pixel 2 XL, and two different designs. We also lose the headphone jack but gain stereo speakers. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL also mark the launch of Android 8.0 Oreo, the newest version of Google’s Android operating system.

Google Pixel 2 specifications:

• Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
• Display: AMOLED 5 inch Diplay
• Screen Resolution: 1440 x 2880 pixels (~538 ppi)
• Stock OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
• RAM: 4 GB
• Camera: Primary: 12.3 MP; Secondary - 8 MP
• Internal Memory: 64/126 GB
• Battery: Li-Ion 2700 mAh battery

Google Pixel 2 XL specifications:

• Dimensions: 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
• Display: P-OLED 6 inch Diplay
• Screen Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi)
• Stock OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
• RAM: 4 GB
• Camera: Primary: 12.3 MP; Secondary - 8 MP
• Internal Memory: 64/126 GB
• Battery: Li-Ion 3520 mAh battery

Other important features these new Pixels carry:

• Water-Resistance - Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are IP67 water-resistant.
• Both the phones cameras are Highest Rated Camera on DxOMark.
• Squeezing the Phones for More Pop-Ups.
• Both flagships feature an ‘Always On’ display that will show you notifications without turning the screen on.
• Pixels will be among the first devices to get software update.
• Both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will be available in the following color models: Kind of Blue, Just Black, Clearly White.

Head-over to Google Play Store to preorder Pixel 2 for yourself.