Pixel smartphones are clearly intended to compete with iPhones and Google has not only followed the suit in terms of the lavish pricing but, also by offering specially branded – and equally lavishly priced – accessories and restricting users to the Google ecosystem. Now, Google appears to embark upon the same territory that Apple recently tried to tread on – i.e. of relatively affordable smartphones with a selective mix of affordable and flagship features.
Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL come with noticeably broader bezels compared to the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, not only on the top and the bottom but, also on the side edges. While the smaller variant is expected to come with a 5.5-inch display, the Lite XL will carry a 6-inch display. Although the technology behind these displays is unknown, we suspect that Google could be opting for LCD, instead of the OLED displays on the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL, Courtesy: OnLeaks & 91Mobiles
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While this leak by OnLeaks reveals the Google Pixel 3 Lite, as well as the mightier sibling, past leaks have also given us some information about the prospective specifications of the alleged devices.
Lastly, in terms of battery, while the Pixel 3 Lite would have a 2,915mAh battery, the Lite XL could have a larger battery whose capacity is unknown at the time. When it comes to availability, 91Mobiles says that that two junior-grade Pixel devices will be launched in January 2019 for an expected price of Rs 39,990. At this price, its biggest competitor will surely be the OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro.
We’ll also keep you updated about any upcoming leaks and any information we receive about the Google Pixel 3 Lite and the Google Pixel 3 Lite XL.
