Google Pixel

Google Pixel
Top: Logo introduced with the first-generation Pixel smartphones
Bottom: The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones
Developer Google LLC
Manufacturer Google, various
Type Smartphones, tablets, laptops
Release date February 21, 2013 (2013-02-21)
Operating system Chrome OS and Android
Online services Google Play (2015–present)
Website store.google.com/

Google Pixel is a line of consumer electronic devices developed by Google that run either Chrome OS or the Android operating system. The Pixel brand was introduced in February 2013 with the first generation Chromebook Pixel. The Pixel line includes laptops, tablets, and smartphones, as well as several accessories.

Phones

Pixel

Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones

Google announced the first generation Pixel smartphones, the Pixel and the Pixel XL, on October 4, 2016 during the #MadeByGoogle event.[1] Google emphasized the camera on the two phones, which ranked as the best smartphone camera on DxOMarkMobile with 90 points until HTC released the U11, which also scored 90 points.[2] This is largely due to software optimizations such as HDR+. The Pixel phones also include unlimited cloud storage for pictures on Google Photos[3] and, for devices purchased directly from Google, an unlockable bootloader.[4]

  • Display: 5.0" AMOLED display with 1080×1920 pixel resolution (Pixel); 5.5" AMOLED display with 1440×2560 pixel resolution (Pixel XL)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
  • Storage: 32 GB or 128 GB
  • RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4
  • Cameras: 12.3 MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens and IR laser-assisted autofocus;[5] 1,55 μm Pixel size.[6] 8 MP front camera with f/2.4 lens
  • Battery: 2,770 mAh (Pixel); 3,450 mAh (Pixel XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging
  • Colors: Very Silver, Quite Black or Really Blue (Limited Edition)
  • Operating system: Android 7.1 Nougat, upgradable to Android P.

Pixel 2

Google announced the Pixel 2 series, consisting of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, on October 4, 2017.

  • Display: 5.0" AMOLED display with 1080×1920 pixel resolution (Pixel 2); 6" P-OLED display with 1440×2880 pixel resolution (Pixel 2 XL); Both displays have Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
  • Storage: 64 GB or 128 GB
  • RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X
  • Cameras: 12.2 MP rear camera with f/1.8 lens, IR laser-assisted autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilization; 8 MP front camera with f/2.4 lens
  • Battery: 2,700 mAh (Pixel 2); 3,520 mAh (Pixel 2 XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging
  • Materials: Aluminum unibody design with hybrid coating; IP67 water and dust resistance
  • Colors: Just Black, Clearly White or Kinda Blue (Pixel 2); Just Black or Black & White (Pixel 2 XL)
  • Operating system: Android 8.0 "Oreo", upgradable to Android P.

Pixel 3

Google announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at an event on October 9, 2018, alongside several other products. The devices run Android 9.0 Pie.

  • Display: 5.5-inch OLED, 2160x1080 pixel resolution (18:9) (Pixel 3); 6.3-inch OLED, 2960x1440 (18.5:9) pixel resolution (Pixel 3 XL); both displays have Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
  • Storage: 64 GB or 128 GB
  • RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X
  • Cameras: 12.2 MP rear camera with f/1.8 lens, IR laser-assisted autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilization; 8 MP front camera with f/1.8 lens and 75-degree lens, second front camera with 8 MP, f/2.2, fixed focus and 97-degree lens
  • Battery: 2915 mAh (Pixel 3); 3430 mAh (Pixel 3 XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging and wireless charging
  • Materials: Aluminum frame, matte glass back, IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, and Not Pink

Tablets

Pixel C

The Pixel C was announced by Google at an event on September 29, 2015,[7] alongside the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P phones (among other products). The Pixel C includes a USB-C port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.[8] The device shipped with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and later received Android 7.x Nougat and Android 8.x Oreo. Google stopped selling the Pixel C in December 2017.[9]

  • Display: 10.2" display with 2560×1800 pixel resolution
  • Processor: NVIDIA Tegra X1
  • Storage: 32 or 64 GB
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Cameras: 8 MP rear camera; 2 MP front camera
  • Battery: 9000 mAh (non-removable)

Pixel Slate

The Pixel Slate was announced by Google in New York City on October 9, 2018, alongside the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. The Pixel Slate includes two USB-C ports, but it omits the headphone jack. The device runs Chrome OS.

  • Display: 12.3" display with 3000x2000 pixel resolution
  • Processor: Intel Celeron, Core m3, Core i5 or Core i7
  • Storage: 32, 64, 128, or 256 GB
  • RAM: 4, 8 or 16 GB
  • Cameras: 8 MP front and rear cameras
  • Battery: 48 Wh

Laptops

Chromebook Pixel (2013)

Chromebook Pixel (2013)

Google announced the first generation Chromebook Pixel in a blog post on February 21, 2013.[10] The laptop includes an SD/multi-card reader, Mini DisplayPort, combination headphone/microphone jack, and two USB 2.0 ports. Some of the device's other features include a backlit keyboard, a "fully clickable etched glass trackpad," integrated stereo speakers, and two built-in microphones.[11]

  • Display: 12.85" display with 2560×1700 pixel resolution
  • Processor: 3rd generation (Ivy Bridge) Intel Core i5 processor
  • Storage: 32 GB internal storage and 1 TB Google Drive storage for 3 years
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Battery: 59 Wh

Chromebook Pixel (2015)

On March 11, 2015, Google announced the second generation of the Chromebook Pixel in a blog post.[12] The laptop includes two USB-C ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, and a combination headphone/microphone jack. The device also has a backlit keyboard, a "multi-touch, clickable glass trackpad," built-in stereo speakers, and two built-in microphones, among other features.[13]

Google discontinued the 2015 version of the Chromebook Pixel on August 29, 2016.[14]

  • Display: 12.85" display with 2560×1700 pixel resolution
  • Processor: 5th generation (Broadwell) Intel Core i5 or i7 processor
  • Storage: 32 or 64 GB internal storage and 1 TB Google Drive storage for 3 years
  • RAM: 8 or 16 GB
  • Battery: 72 Wh

Pixelbook

On October 4, 2017, Google launched the third generation of the Chromebook Pixel, named the Google Pixelbook, at its Made by Google 2017 event.[15]

  • Display: 12.3" display with 2400×1600 pixel resolution (235 ppi)
  • Processor: 7th generation (Kaby Lake) Intel Core i5 or i7 processor
  • Storage: 128, 256 or 512 GB internal storage
  • RAM: 8 or 16 GB

Accessories

Pixel Buds

At Google's October 2017 hardware event, a set of wireless earbuds were unveiled alongside the Pixel 2 smartphones.[16] The earbuds are designed for phones running Android Marshmallow or higher, and work with Google Assistant.[17] In addition to audio playback and answering calls, the earbuds support translation in 40 languages through Google Translate.[18] The earbuds are able to auto pair with the Pixel 2 with the help of the Google Assistant and "Nearby".[19] The Pixel Buds are available in the colors Just Black, Clearly White and Kinda Blue. The earbuds have a battery capacity of 120 mAh while the charging case that comes with the Pixel Buds have a battery capacity of 620 mAh.[20] The earbuds are priced at $159.[20]

Pixelbook Pen

Alongside the launch of the Pixelbook in October 2017, Google announced the Pixelbook Pen, a stylus to be used with the Pixelbook. It has pressure sensitivity as well as support for Google Assistant. The Pen is powered by a replaceable AAAA battery and is priced at US$99.[21]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pixel 'phone by Google' announced". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ "DxOMark Mobile". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Google is giving free, unlimited original-quality photo and video backups with the Pixel phones". The Verge. October 4, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  4. ↑ "It's Official: Pixel Phones from the Google Store Will Be Rootable with Unlockable Bootloaders". WonderHowTo. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  5. ↑ Zimmerman, Steven (October 12, 2016). "Sony IMX378: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Google Pixel's Sensor and its Features". XDA Developers. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Google Pixel product page". Made by Google (in de_DE). Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  7. ↑ Opam, Kwame. "Google unveils Android-based Pixel C tablet". The Verge. Vox Media, Inc.
  8. ↑ "Pixel C specifications". Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ Whitwam, Ryan (December 28, 2017). "The Pixel C has been dropped from the Google Store". Android Police. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  10. ↑ "The Chromebook Pixel, for what's next". Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Chromebook Pixel specifications". Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Meet the updated Chromebook Pixel and the new Google Store". Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Chromebook Pixel (2015) specifications". Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  14. ↑ Novet, Jordan. "Google discontinues the Chromebook Pixel 2". Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Google's Pixelbook is a 2-in-1 premium Chromebook". Engadget. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  16. ↑ Li, Abner (4 October 2017). "Google Pixel Buds: Assistant-enabled Bluetooth neckbuds from Google". 9to5Google. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  17. ↑ Carman, Ashley (4 October 2017). "Google's Pixel Buds are the company's first wireless headphones". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  18. ↑ Pallandino, Valentina (4 October 2017). "Google Pixel Buds are wireless earbuds that translate conversations in real time". Ars Technica. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  19. ↑ "Google's Pixel Buds use Assistant to auto-pair to your phone, just like Apple's AirPods [Update]". 9to5Google. 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  20. 1 2 "Google Pixel Buds". Google Store. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  21. ↑ "Google's Pixelbook Pen searches for what you circle". Engadget. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
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