We’re now right around one month away from the rumored Google Pixel 2 reveal date, and more details about the upcoming Google hero phone continue to trickle out.
The Pixel 2 does indeed look like the device we’ve seen in leaked images, says a report from 9to5Google, complete with large bezels surrounding the 4.97-inch 1920x1080 display as well as front-facing speakers. The heavily obscured device you see below is said to be a Pixel 2 with a slate gray rear glass window and dark silver back, and while it’s unclear if this color option will launch to the public, it’s at least in testing at Google.
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Also expected to be included with the upcoming Pixel 2 is IP68 water and dust resistance, 64GB and 128GB storage options, and electronic image stabilization (EIS) for the camera. Unfortunately, today’s report reaffirms that the Pixel 2 will ship without a 3.5mm headphone jack. Google is expected to include a 3.5mm-to-USB-C adapter in the Pixel 2’s box.
Rounding out the tidbits mentioned in today’s report is that there will be an always-on Ambient Display option; that the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will have the same specs, save for display size; that both phones will run Android 8.1; and that accessory makers have an October 5th embargo date for Pixel 2 products, which lines up with the phones' rumored announcement date.
While the Pixel XL 2 is shaping up to be a hotly anticipated device thanks to its large display and slim bezels, the Pixel 2 could still be a nice option for some folks. Its larger bezels may be a turn-off for some, but you are getting front-facing speakers in exchange for them, which will make for a better media consumption experience. Plus, it’s not often we see smaller phones with flagship-tier specs.