Introduction
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Google organised an event called Made by Google on October 9, 2018 where Google’s new devices including Pixel 3 were announced. I got the complete event covered for you.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the abstracts of the event 
Google Pixel 3
As the hard-bitten battle going on between smartphone and their company for their smartphone price and specification and features. Google have also jumped in it with it’s new smartphone which was most awaited this year Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, It was the limelight of the event which was held by google on 10 October 2018.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL configurations
Key Features
| Model Name | Google pixel 3 | Google pixel 3XL |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| ROM | 128GB | 128GB |
| Display Size | 13.97 (5.5inch) | 16.0 cm (6.3 inch) QHD+ Display |
| Display Type | Full Hd | Full Hd |
| Battery | 2915 mAh | 3430 mAh |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 64-bit Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 64-bit Processor |
| Color | 1.Just Black, 2.Cleary White, 3.Not Pink | 1.Just Black, 2.Cleary White, 3.Not Pink |
General
| Sim | Single | Single |
| Hybrid Slot | No | No |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| OTG compatible | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes | Yes |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C 18W Adaptor with USB-PD, C-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool, Quick Switch Adapter, 3.5mm to USB-C Headphone Adapter (aka Headphone Adapter), USB Type-C Earbuds | Handset, USB Type-C 18W Adaptor with USB-PD, C-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool, Quick Switch Adapter, 3.5mm to USB-C Headphone Adapter (aka Headphone Adapter), USB Type-C Earbuds |
| Face Unlock | yes | yes |
| 3D face recognition | yes | yes |
Display Features
| Display Size | 13.97 cm (5.5 inch) | 16.0 cm (6.3 inch) |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| Resolution Type | FHD+ | QHD+ |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 630 |
| Display Colors | 16.77M | 16.77M |
| Body Type | Glass | Glass |
| USB-Type-c | yes | yes |
OS & Processor Features
| Operating System | Android Pie 9 | Android Pie 9 |
| Processor Type | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 64-bit | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 64-bit |
| Processor Core | Octa Core | Octa Core |
| Primary Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Secondary Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
Memory & Storage Features
| Internal Storage | 64 GB & 128 GB | 64 GB & 128 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Camera Features
| Primary Camera | 12.2MP | 12.2MP |
| Primary Camera Features | 1.4micrometer, Autofocus + Dual Pixel Phase Detection, Optical + Electronic Image Stabilization, Spectral + Flicker Sensor Combo, f/1.8 Aperture, Field of View – DFoV (76Degree) | 1.4micrometer, Autofocus + Dual Pixel Phase Detection, Optical + Electronic Image Stabilization, Spectral + Flicker Sensor Combo, f/1.8 Aperture, Field of View – DFoV (76Degree) |
| Secondary Camera | 8MP + 8MP | 8MP + 8MP |
| Secondary Camera Features | Wide-angle and Telephoto Cameras, Wide-angle – f/2.2 Aperture and DFoV 107-Degree, Telephoto – f/1.8 Aperture and DFoV 75-Degree, Wide Angle Selfie + Natural Passive Authentication | Wide-angle and Telephoto Cameras, Wide-angle – f/2.2 Aperture and DFoV 107-Degree, Telephoto – f/1.8 Aperture and DFoV 75-Degree, Wide Angle Selfie + Natural Passive Authentication |
| Full HD Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video Recording Resolution | 2160p | 2160p |
| Dual Camera Lens | Secondary Camera | Secondary Camera |
Connectivity Features
| Supported Networks | 4G VoLTE, 4G LTE, UMTS, GSM | 4G VoLTE, 4G LTE, UMTS, GSM |
| Bluetooth Version | 5 | 5 |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G + 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G + 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO |
| NFC | yes | yes |
Other Details
| SIM Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Graphics PPI | 443 PPI | 523 PPI |
| Sensors | Active Edge v2, Proximity / Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer / Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint – Back-mounted Fingerprint Sensor for Fast Unlocking, Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Advanced X-axis Haptics for Sharper / Defined Response | Active Edge v2, Proximity / Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer / Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint – Back-mounted Fingerprint Sensor for Fast Unlocking, Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Advanced X-axis Haptics for Sharper / Defined Response |
| Other Features | Design – Metal Frame + Soft Touch Glass + Refined Iconic Shade, IP68 Water and Dust Resistant, Processor – Pixel Visual Core, Titan M Security Module, Charging – USB Type-C 18W Adaptor with USB-PD 2.0, 18W Fast Charging, Ports – USB Type-C, 3.1 Gen 1, Qi Wireless Charging, Google Cast, Location – Rest of World, Network – Intraband Contiguous Uplink CA CAT13, Google Assistant, Hearing Aid Compatibility – M3/T3 HAC Rating, AR/VR – Daydream-ready (Built for VR to Work with Google Daydream View Headset, Upto 10 Layer Support (1Gbps Max Download) – Cat 16 (Carrier Specific) | Design – Metal Frame + Soft Touch Glass + Refined Iconic Shade, IP68 Water and Dust Resistant, Processor – Pixel Visual Core, Titan M Security Module, Charging – USB Type-C 18W Adaptor with USB-PD 2.0, 18W Fast Charging, Ports – USB Type-C, 3.1 Gen 1, Qi Wireless Charging, Google Cast, Location – Rest of World, Network – Intraband Contiguous Uplink CA CAT13, Google Assistant, Hearing Aid Compatibility – M3/T3 HAC Rating, AR/VR – Daydream-ready (Built for VR to Work with Google Daydream View Headset, Upto 10 Layer Support (1Gbps Max Download) – Cat 16 (Carrier Specific) |
Battery & Power Features
| Battery Capacity | 2915 mAh | 3430 mAh |
Dimensions
| Width | 68.2 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Height | 145.6 mm | 158.0 mm |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 148 g | 184 g |
Price in India (Approx.)
| 4GB Ram,64Gb Storage | Rs. 71,000 | Rs. 83,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 4GB Ram,128Gb Storage | Rs. 80,000 | Rs. 92,000 |
Google Pixel 3 is about AI + Hardware + Software
Google Pixel 3 is built with Exceptionally Beautiful Design of choices having a Great Touch and Light Feel in your hands. It is having the Matte finish on all with Glass Back emerging with two tone iconic design that helps to avoid fingerprints on back side.
- The camera with AI which won’t miss a shot
Google unveils the world’s best camera in smartphone. Smartest Camera Even Gets better with Pixel 3 and pixel 3XL, having a camera with AI Technology which won’t miss a shot.
– Pixel 3 camera having HDR+ mode with zero shutter speed and Pixel Visual Core, which makes camera even faster and smarter with new computational intensive features.
– The Best Aspect of Pixel 3 is Unlimited Storage of Photos and videos at original Quality.
- Top Shot:
Pixel 3 camera comes with the feature of Top Shot by which camera is smart enough to know a good photo when it sees it. The camera will shoot lots of Shots before and after you hit the shutter button. It is with the help of machine learning and AI which will give the best shot out of it.
- Night Sight:
– Pixel 3 camera comes with the feature of Night Sight by which camera is smart enough to take great pictures in low light and in night.
– Low Light Picture is turned with the help of machine learning to great picture.
- Group Selfie Camera:
– Pixel 3 camera comes with 2nd Camera on front side that capture 184% more of your selfies than iphone 10s.
– Now you can fit everybody in your frame without selfie stick or long arm.
- Playground:
– Pixel 3 camera comes with the feature of Playground.
– Playground is AR Stickers to Life.
– Playground is built in Both front and rear Camera, with lot of new characters including avengers for celebration of Marvel’s 10 year anniversary.
– Playground characters are rendered to feel life like in the scene. They can even interact with each other. AR Character can even respond to the Action and facial Expression. They look like they are really in the scene with you.
– Playground is launching in Pixel 3 and soon will be rolled out in other Pixel phones.
- Photo Booth Mode :
– Pixel 3 camera comes with the feature of Photo Booth Mode that automatically snaps photos with the smile or funny face in the frame with no need of shutter button.
- Motion Auto-Focus :
– Pixel 3 camera comes with the feature of Motion Auto-Focus by which camera is smart enough to handle focus of the moving object.
– You have to just tap on people or puppy or other objects which is in motion or won’t hold still, they will stay in focus as they move around in the frame.
– There is enhancement in Portrait Mode by which you can edit Depth of the field or can change focal subject of the photo or make the color Pop in your captured picture.
- Google Lens With AI in Pixel Camera:
– Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL camera comes with the built in feature of Google Lens which will also work without data connection. It is combination of Pixel Visual Core + Search in Computer Vision.
- Google assistant with duplex Technology
– Pixel 3 phones comes with Google Assistant with Duplex Technology. It will be the first phone to get the Duplex facility among the all.
– Pixel 3 will be the phone that answers itself
- Call Screen Feature :
– Pixel 3 comes with Call Screen Feature which answers your call automatically.
Example: When you are at a meeting or dinner and you are unable to pickup the call and the call is important, don’t worry Just tap to screen call button on screen, your phone will answer for you and ask who is calling and why? Isn’t it just an awesome feature.
– Even a Conversation will be transcribed in the real time on the screen and you can decide to pickup or not .
– This Call Screen Feature will be launched with Pixel 3 this month and will be rolling out with other Pixel family from next month.
- Flip To Shhh :
– Pixel 3 comes with Flip To Shhh feature you just have to turn around your phone on the table and with the help of AI and machine learning the phone will go in Flip To Shhh mode which is an easy gesture to minimize and mute the phone.
- Greater Security With Titan Chip
– Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL camera comes with the built in Titan Chip which is big step on how we save user’s current data Credential, Disk Encryption, App Data and Data Integrity of OS.
– Titan Chip will bring greater safety to users secret data like password, credentials, App-data etc.
- Google Pixel 3 Vs Pixel 2
| Pixel 3 | Pixel 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 5.5-inch AMOLED | 5-inch AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 2,160 x 1,080 pixels (443 pixels per inch) | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (441 pixels per inch) |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo (upgradeable to Android 9 Pie) |
| Storage space | 64GB, 128GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP67 |
| Camera | Single 12.2MP rear, dual 8MP and 8MP front camera | Single 12.2MP rear, 8MP front camera |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Ports | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C 1.0 |
| Battery | 2,915mAh, Fast charging, Qi wireless charging | 2,700mAh, Fast charging |
| Colors | Just Black, Clearly White, Not Pink | Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White |
| Price | $800 | $650 |
Before wrapping up with Pixel 3, let me show you something…
And the unending debate begins…. (grabs popcorn) XD
Google Pixel Stand
– Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL comes with Google Pixel Stand, the smartest wireless charger ever which charges super-fast even through mobile cases.
– It just not an ordinary charger, it changes the phone when it is charging with the help of Google Assistant.
– You can control phone with your voice or on touch suggestion on the screen.
– It is the fastest and upto 10-Watt charging.
– Quick shortcut of Google Assistant can also turn your Pixel into digital photobooth.
– It will cost around $79 and will be launched with Google Pixel 3.
Google Pixel Slate
– Google reveals its new Chrome OS tablet with a dual front-firing speakers and a 12.3-inch Molecular Display. Google has adjusted chrome OS to fit the tablet.
– 12 hours battery life
– 8MP rear and front cameras
– Google Assistant with deeper integration
– Split screen
– Do not disturb feature
It will cost around $599 and will be launched later in this year.
Google Home Hub
– Adding a feather in the cap of Smart Home Speakers, Google introduced Google Home Hub which allows uses to interact with Google Photos, YouTube and much more.
– It has a 7-inch screen.
– Google has decided not in include camera to ensure privacy of its users.
– Hub has a built-in ‘Home View’ section which drags from the top of the screen and provides a single UI to manage our smart home appliances like Smart Door Lock, Smart Lights, Thermostats and many more.
It will cost $149 and will be launched on October 22
Get Your Hands On Pixel
– The pixel 3 will be the first phone that ships with the Youtube Music, Youtube Music will be given to Pixel owner for 6 months free from Google.
– You can get your hands on Pixel 3 as it is available for Pre-Order, with the starting price of 799$.
– Pixel 3 will arrive on 18th October 2018 in U. S. stores.
– Pixel 3 will arrive on listed below countries on 1st November 2018.
Australia, Germany , Italy, spain, USA, Canada, India, Japan, Taiwan, France, Ireland,Singapore , Uk
– Pre-book of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL has began on Flipkart.