14 DAY TRIAL // Google is expected to unveil two smartphones this year, developed together with HTC. Pixel and Pixel XL were previously known as Nexus Sailfish and Marlin, but it seems that Google has decided to rebrand the phones.
They have been showing up on benchmark sites in various forms, but mostly under the Nexus brand. It seems that only recently has the Nexus Marlin been listed on Geekbench under its latest moniker, Pixel XL.
Roland Quandt spotted the benchmark listing revealing that the Pixel XL variant runs Android 7.1 Nougat and an octa-core processor from Qualcomm clocked at 1.59GHz. The Marlin codename is also mentioned in the listing, alongside the fact that the device will come with 4GB of RAM.
If you're interested in the numbers, know that the Pixel XL recorded 4176 points in the multi-core test and 1561 points in the single-core test.
The latest rumors are saying that the smartphone will come with a Snapdragon 821 CPU, the latest processor model from Qualcomm. Additionally, it seems that Google’s Pixel XL and Pixel smartphones will come with Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box, which means they could also have the new Pixel Launcher and Google Assistant.
Pixel and Pixel XL are said to come with IP53 certification
Recent reports have shown that Pixel and Pixel XL will also feature IP53 certification, which means that the phones will be somewhat protected against water and dust. Pixel XL could also come with a 5.5-inch display with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution.
Pixel, on the other hand, is said to come with 4GB of RAM, but a smaller display of about 5.2-5.3 inches and Full HD resolution. Rear camera capacity on the smartphone could reach 12MP, with an 8MP unit in the front.
Google has already started promoting the two smartphones, as it recently placed a statue showing the G logo and the October 4 launch date in Brooklyn, New York. In addition, the company released a video advertisement in order to increase the hype around the upcoming two devices.