Like Apple & Samsung, Google to change the design of Pixel 2

Finally, the first leak of Google's upcoming smartphone, Google Pixel 2 is here. And according to the leak, the company is going to follow Apple, LG and Samsung.

Yes, like Samsung changed the design in its Galaxy S8, and LG did the same to its G6, Apple is expected to do it for its iPhone 8, Google is also expected to change the design of the next-gen of Pixel, which is slated to be announced by the end of this year. The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 is expected to come in a slimmer, more screen-to-body avatar.

According to the popular benchmarking software, GFXBench, Pixel XL2 includes a larger 5.6-inch, 18:9 aspect ratio, 2560 x 1312 display. The recording also lists 4GB of RAM and an “octa-core CPU @2.4GHz” and “Qualcomm Adreno 540” which is the Snapdragon 835 chipset used in US variants of the Galaxy S8.

The Google Pixel XL2 will come in only one variant - 128GB internal storage variant with 4GB RAM. The hardware specifications and the RAM do seem slightly disappointing; however, it is just a rumour. So let's take the details with a pinch of salt.

Google is expected to launch both Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 with water-resistance IP68 rating. Currently, it is unclear, whether Google will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack on Google Pixel 2.

Obviously, Google Pixel 2 will be the first phone to come with Android O. Though there's no clarity on whether the phone will come with single or dual rear camera, the listing reads there will be a 12-megapixel snapper on the rear. The front is expected to be a 7-megapixel resolution camera.

The official launch is only 3-4 months away, and Google seems to be keeping utmost secrecy around its creation. Well, it remains to be seen whether the company will be able to avoid leaks before the release?