Everything we know about the Google Pixel 3 devices
Back in April this year, an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code revealed the naming of Google's 2018 flagship smartphones. And now, a code spotted on AOSP suggests the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been codenamed "crosshatch" and "blueline" respectively. Moreover, recent leaks imply that 2018 Pixel line-up will not have a third budget variant - something previous reports had suggested.
Glass backs and notched displays are on the cards
Unlike Google's previous Pixel devices which were mostly made of metal, Google has decided to give the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL a full glass back. Whether that would also mean wireless charging remains to be seen. Meanwhile, Pixel 3 will feature a display with slim top and bottom bezels, while Pixel 3 XL will feature a bezel-less notched display.
Pixel 3 XL is likely to get a 19:9 aspect-ratio
While Pixel 3 is not expected to embrace a notch, the phone may offer an 18:9 aspect ratio, thanks to slimmer bezels. However, its sibling could get a larger aspect ratio of 19:9, considering it will sport a notched display.
Seems like Google is going for dual front cameras
Both the phones, according to the renders, seem to spot a single camera module at the back, indicating that Google has decided to not go with the trends of dual and triple rear cameras. Interestingly, the renders show dual front cameras, which echoes an earlier report by Bloomberg. However, it's unclear as to whether both are cameras or one is an ambient light sensor.
Under the hood
Considering the Pixel 3 devices are 2018 flagships, it is a no-brainer that the phones will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 - this year's flagship chipset. Moreover, given almost all Android flagships are offering up to 8GB of RAM, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL could offer the same memory capacity and possibly up to 256GB of inbuilt storage.
But, Google's 2018 flagships may not be ground breaking
Reports suggest Pixel 3 devices will get a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor - much like their predecessors. And while Apple offers Face ID on iPhone X, OPPO and Vivo have motorized cameras and all-screen displays, Google's flagships may not offer anything groundbreaking (at least hardware wise).
