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Hong Kong store is selling a Google Pixel 3 XL three days before the device becomes official

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By Alan Friedman

Published: Oct 06, 2018, 11:55 AM

Hong Kong store is selling a Google Pixel 3 XL three days before the device becomes official

Has there ever been a phone that leaked as much as the Google Pixel 3 XL? And things got a little worse for Google after a shop in Hong Kong that sells mobile devices, Wah Phone Digital, obtained a unit three days before Google is scheduled to introduce the new Pixel 3 line. The shop is selling the phone for the equivalent of $2,027 USD.

The phone checks out as legit with the IMEI coming back as belonging to a Pixel 3 XL. Not much info can be gleaned from the box outside of the model's 6.3-inch screen size, the "Just Black" color option belonging to this particular handset and the phone's "G013C" model number. Inside the box is a pair of USB-C earphones, USB-C-to-3.5mm and USB-C-to-USB-A dongles, a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, and an 18W USB-C power adapter (although this box contained an Australian plug).

According to a CPU-Z run through conducted by Engadget, the Pixel 3 XL carries a 3732mAh battery, a 6% hike from the 3520mAh battery that powers the Pixel 2 XL. CPU-Z also confirms that the Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform is under the hood. Other testing shows that the screen carries a resolution of 1440 x 2960 (an aspect ratio of 18.5:9) and the Pixel 3 XL's own camera app reveals that once again a 12.2MP camera graces the back of the phone. While an 8MP camera returns in front for selfies and video chats, this time there is a second sensor in front for wide-angle selfies. The Active Edge feature is back, allowing users to summon Google Assistant with a squeeze, and Android 9.0 Pie is pre-installed.

Will Google pull a rabbit out of its hat on Tuesday? Some are calling for the unveiling of a large-screened Google Pixel Ultra with an un-notched edge-to-edge display, and Google is reportedly benchmark testing a mini Pixel code named "Bonito." The Made By Google event takes place on October 9th starting at 11am ET (8am PT, 15:00 GMT). It is being livestreamed over the Made By Google YouTube channel and Instagram account.

source: WahPhoneDigital via Engadget

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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