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Google could be preparing two mid-range Pixel smartphones

Google could be preparing two mid-range Pixel smartphones

Posted: 07 Nov 2018, 16:52 , by Joshua Swingle

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Google could be preparing two mid-range Pixel smartphones

The first traces of a mid-range Pixel smartphone date back to June this year, when a Snapdragon 710-powered device going by the codename Bonito was spotted. Google hasn’t yet made an official announcement regarding the offering, but today even more evidence pointing towards its existence has been dug up.

Found within the code of the latest ARCore APK, the codename of Bonito has once again been seen. As is typically the case, it wasn’t accompanied by any information about the device. However, it was unexpectedly found alongside another codename: Sargo. Now, it is worth noting that there's no guarantee this device is made by Google, but its fish-related codename does suggest that this is the case. Also, due to Google’s tendency of releasing its mobile products in two sizes, there’s a high chance that Sargo is a smaller version of the Snapdragon 710-powered Bonito. However, until further details about the device are dug up, this remains pure speculation.

At the moment, there is no concrete information regarding when Google may announce its mid-range offerings. But one recent rumor did mention an unveiling in early 2019.

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posted on 07 Nov 2018, 17:01 1

1. G1andonly (Posts: 18; Member since: 13 Jun 2013)

They need something to combat the 6T. For the price of the pixels you could (until tomorrow) but 2 and still have some money left and if you have some old devices laying around you could get 3 6T's.

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 19:11

10. tyger11 (Posts: 267; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)

I'm not sure they need to combat the 6T; they've never been into making mass-market phones, which is what they'd be doing if they tried to compete with the 6T on price.Stripping features out and massively increasing production to reach the 6T price-point doesn't seem to be their modus operandi; they try to make phones that do something really well that the mainstream makers don't.

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 19:30 4

11. TrumpsRuinedAmerica (Posts: 79; Member since: 31 Dec 2017)

You also have to be locked to T-Mobile and receive slower updates with a locked bootloader. Sure you get a cheaper phone but you also get a far worse camera with night shots and a worse camera overall. Of course the Pixel isn’t perfect (no phones is) but between the software, IP rating, and cameras. You get what you pay for.

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 17:18

2. CEDEOTB (Posts: 219; Member since: 21 Nov 2016)

Pixel Ultra?

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 18:10 1

7. syntaxlord (Posts: 126; Member since: 01 Oct 2018)

Nope, not happening

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 17:26 6

3. sun0066 (Posts: 232; Member since: 12 Feb 2011)

Omg they have 2 midrangers already regarding design , ram and rom

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 22:07 1

15. worldpeace (Posts: 2563; Member since: 15 Apr 2016)

They still can lower on some parts, like HD+ screen, 2900mAh battery, 3GB RAM, and under 80% screen-to-body ratio.
If other brand can sell that at $749, why can't google did that? (Ok, maybe not that much but more like $400-$500)

posted on 3 days ago, 14:48

19. michaelny2001 (Posts: 261; Member since: 01 Aug 2012)

for that price u can buy 2 Honor 7x or even 8x lol

3GB ram is nothing nowadays and 2,900mAh is nothing too. well for an iphone is amazing.

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 17:27 1

4. sun0066 (Posts: 232; Member since: 12 Feb 2011)

If the current phones are the flagships I do not want to see the midrangers , 2010 phones specs

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 18:29

8. BL4NKF4CE (Posts: 83; Member since: 06 Aug 2017)

But the Snapdragon 710 (stated in the article if you read it) was released this year. So how can it be 2010 specs?

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 17:36

5. ev0trix (Posts: 5; Member since: 08 Sep 2015)

Oneplus 6T: hold my RAM

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 17:59 1

6. Joosty (Posts: 419; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)

XR competitor.

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 19:09

9. tyger11 (Posts: 267; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)

Bonito sounds like a flakey device. :)

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 19:46

12. Rickyvietnam (Posts: 4; Member since: 07 Nov 2018)

Good!

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 20:02 1

13. Back_from_beyond (Posts: 885; Member since: 04 Sep 2015)

I think if Google wants to make a serious attempt at being a hardware player, midrange devices for an agreeable price is definitely the way to gain a foothold. Small and slim bezels, no notches or at best a waterdrop notch and no ridiculous screen sizes, good camera on the back, minimum 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and dual SIM. I'll gladly buy one or two

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 20:02 1

14. libra89 (Posts: 1772; Member since: 15 Apr 2016)

I'll believe it when I see it.

posted on 07 Nov 2018, 22:43 1

17. jsjammu (Posts: 168; Member since: 13 Nov 2014)

If Xiaomi launches a Poco Phone for the US market that would be my first choice

posted on 08 Nov 2018, 07:53

18. tokuzumi (Posts: 1607; Member since: 27 Aug 2009)

Hopefully it has the same camera capabilities as the ultra-expensive Pixels. If these were priced around what the OnePlus 6T is going for, I'd pick one up, provided they aren't 6"+ screens with 720p resolution.

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