This year, as in previous years, Google launched two versions of its Pixel flagship. According to a new leak, though, Google's got a third Pixel 3 variant coming.
Images of a device referred to as the "Pixel 3 Lite" have emerged. Shared by Russian blog Rozetked, the photos show a device that looks largely similar to the standard Pixel 3, but there are a few differences worth mentioning.
This Pixel 3 Lite — which is said to be codenamed "Sargo" — appears to have a single front-facing camera rather than the dual camera setup on the front of the Pixel 3. Additionally, the Pixel 3 Lite has a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top of the device, something both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL lack. Also of note is the power button, which looks to be a bright yellowish green color rather than the teal button found on the white Pixel 3.
The device is a bit different on the inside, too. The Pixel 3 Lite has an octa-core Snapdragon 670 processor rather than the Snapdragon 845 chipset found in the standard Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. There's 32GB of built-in storage, half of what the base model Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL versions offer. The Pixel 3 Lite also has a 2915mAh battery and 4GB of RAM, both of which are similar to the Pixel 3, along with a 12MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 5.56-inch 2220x1080 IPS display.
It's unclear when this Pixel 3 Lite might launch, where it'll be available, or how much it'll cost. Given its slightly more modest specs, it could be Google's more affordable Pixel option for select markets around the world. The inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack is interesting, but if this Pixel 3 Lite is indeed intended for more price-conscious markets, that could make it more appealing since folks could use regular 3.5mm headphones rather than relying on USB-C earbuds or wireless headphones.
What do you think of this Pixel 3 Lite? Would you be interested in it if it were offered in your country?