Google Pixel

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This article is about the series of Google hardware products. For the first generation Google Pixel phone, known as the "Google Pixel", see Pixel (smartphone).
Google Pixel
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Top: Logo introduced with the first-generation Pixel smartphones
Bottom: The first-generation Google Pixel smartphone
Developer Google
Manufacturer Google, various
Type Smartphones, tablets, laptops
Release date 21 February 2013; 4 years ago (2013-02-21)
Operating system Chrome OS and Android
Online services Google Play (2015–present)
Website madeby.google.com/phone

Google Pixel is a line of consumer electronic devices from Google that run either the Chrome OS or Android operating system. The Pixel line of devices includes the Pixel C tablet, Chromebook Pixel laptops, and the Pixel smartphones and can be bought over the Google Store or at retail stores.

Phones[edit]

Pixel and Pixel XL[edit]

Main article: Pixel (smartphone)
Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones

Google announced the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones on October 4, 2016 during the #MadeByGoogle event.[1] It originally ran Android 7.1 Nougat. Google emphasized the camera on the two phones, which ranked as the best smartphone camera on DxOMarkMobile with 89 points until HTC released the U11, which scored 90 points.[2] This is largely due to software optimizations such as HDR+. The Pixel phones also include unlimited cloud storage for pictures on Google Photos [3] and an unlockable bootloader.

  • Display: 5.0" AMOLED display with 1080×1920 pixel resolution (Pixel); 5.5" AMOLED display with 1440×2560 pixel resolution (Pixel XL)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
  • Storage: 32 GB or 128 GB
  • RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4
  • Cameras: 12.3 MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens and IR laser-assisted autofocus;[4] 1,55 μm Pixel size.[5] 8 MP front camera with f/2.4 lens
  • Battery: 2,770 mAH (Pixel); 3,450 mAH (Pixel XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging
  • Colors: Silver, Black, or Really Blue (Limited Edition)

Tablets[edit]

Pixel C[edit]

Main article: Pixel C

The Pixel C was announced by Google at an event on September 29, 2015[6], alongside the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P phones (among other products). The Pixel C includes a USB Type-C port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.[7] The device ships with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Google released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Pixel C, as well as some other devices, on August 22, 2016.[8]

  • Display: 10.2" display with 2560×1800 pixel resolution
  • Processor: NVIDIA Tegra X1
  • Storage: 32 or 64 GB
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Cameras: 8 MP rear camera; 2 MP front camera
  • Battery: 9000 mAH (non-removable)

Laptops[edit]

Main article: Chromebook Pixel

Chromebook Pixel (2013)[edit]

Chromebook Pixel (2013)

Google announced the first generation Chromebook Pixel in a blog post on February 21, 2013.[9] The laptop includes an SD/multi-card reader, Mini-DisplayPort, combination headphone/microphone jack, and two USB 2.0 ports. Some of the device's other features include a backlit keyboard, a "fully clickable etched glass trackpad," integrated stereo speakers, and two built-in microphones.[10]

  • Display: 12.85" display with 2560×1700 pixel resolution
  • Processor: 3rd Generation (Ivy Bridge) Intel Core i5 processor
  • Storage: 32 GB internal storage and 1 TB Google Drive storage for 3 years
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Battery: 59 Wh

Chromebook Pixel (2015)[edit]

On March 11, 2015, Google announced the second generation of the Chromebook Pixel in a blog post.[11] The laptop includes two USB Type-C ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, and a combination headphone/microphone jack. The device also has a backlit keyboard, a "multi-touch, clickable glass trackpad," built-in stereo speakers, and two built-in microphones, among other features.[12]

Google discontinued the 2015 version of the Chromebook Pixel on August 29, 2016.[13]

  • Display: 12.85" display with 2560×1700 pixel resolution
  • Processor: 5th Generation (Broadwell) Intel Core i5 or i7 processor
  • Storage: 32 or 64 GB internal storage and 1 TB Google Drive storage for 3 years
  • RAM: 8 or 16 GB
  • Battery: 72 Wh

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Pixel ‘phone by Google’ announced". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 4 October 2016. 
  2. ^ "DxOMark Mobile". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved 2017-02-21. 
  3. ^ "Google is giving free, unlimited original-quality photo and video backups with the Pixel phones". The Verge. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2017-03-21. 
  4. ^ Zimmerman, Steven (12 October 2016). "Sony IMX378: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Google Pixel’s Sensor and its Features". XDA Developers. Retrieved 17 October 2016. 
  5. ^ "Google Pixel product page". Made by Google (in de_DE). Retrieved 2017-02-21. 
  6. ^ Opam, Kwame. "Google unveils Android-based Pixel C tablet". The Verge. Vox Media, Inc. 
  7. ^ "Pixel C specifications". Retrieved 2 September 2016. 
  8. ^ Whitwam, Ryan. "Android 7.0 Nougat is rolling out to Nexus devices starting today". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. 
  9. ^ "The Chromebook Pixel, for what's next". Retrieved 2 September 2016. 
  10. ^ "Chromebook Pixel specifications". Retrieved 2 September 2016. 
  11. ^ "Meet the updated Chromebook Pixel and the new Google Store". Retrieved 2 September 2016. 
  12. ^ "Chromebook Pixel (2015) specifications". Retrieved 2 September 2016. 
  13. ^ Novet, Jordan. "Google discontinues the Chromebook Pixel 2". Retrieved 2 September 2016. 

External links[edit]

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