Real Google Pixel 2 photo apparently leaks out, dual speakers visible

Google is unsurprisingly working on a 2017 generation of Pixel smartphones - which debuted last year with a 5-inch Pixel and a 5.5-inch Pixel XL. While we've already seen renders allegedly showing the upcoming devices - possibly called Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 - we can now take a look at what seems to be the first real photo of the Pixel 2 (the smaller among the two new handsets).

Uncovered today by Venture Beat, the Pixel 2 photo in question (embedded above) shows a smartphone that doesn't really have thin bezels - at least not at the top and bottom of its screen. However, it's said that the larger, 6-inch Pixel XL 2will have thin bezels, thus likely resembling the device seen in previously leaked renders.

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HTC is making the Pixel 2, but not the Pixel XL 2

to Venture Beat, HTC is manufacturing the Pixel 2, while LG is making the Pixel XL 2. Even so, both handsets should feature dual speakers on the front - something that older HTC flagships have gotten us used to - although neither will offer dual rear cameras. Venture Beat further reports that, as rumored, the Pixel 2017 family will not have 3.5mm headset jacks.

The Google Pixel 2 may sport a 5-inch screen, thus being about as large as the Pixel from 2016. Other features could include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM.

As almost always, we must keep in mind that leaked in-the-wild photos usually don't do justice to unannounced smartphones. In other words, the Pixel 2 will probably look better than what the image above is suggesting.

Google might plan to announce and release the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 sometime in October or November. Naturally, both handsets should run Android O 8.0 out of the box. Are you excited about the upcoming arrival of this new Pixel series? 

source: Venture Beat