If the Google Pixel XL 2017 will have silver and blue versions, here's what they could look like
Expected to be announced sometime this fall, the Pixel XL 2017 (or Pixel XL 2) could have at least one of the three color variants that the Pixel XL of 2016 has: black, silver, and blue.
As a reminder, the 6-inch display of the new Google Pixel XL is expected to be a flat one, although the glass covering it should be curved on the sides.
The new Pixel XL might be officially unveiled in October, alongside a smaller, 5-inch second generation Pixel. We'll see then how close to reality these renders are.
This is what a silver and a blue Google Pixel XL 2017 may look like
source: Benjamin Geskin (Twitter)
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- Display 6.0" 1440 x 2880 pixels
- Camera 12.2 MP / 8 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, Octa-core, 2350 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 128 GB
- Battery 3520 mAh
32 Comments
1. maherk
Posts: 6640; Member since: Feb 10, 2012
They need to either make the back all glass or all metal, this design choice was criticized by almost everyone. And it's not like there was wireless charging for them to slap a piece of glass on that back.
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 5:18 PM 0
3. Lumbergh
Posts: 463; Member since: Feb 14, 2016
Design looks great to me. Best looking phone I've seen to date.
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 5:44 PM 1
4. maherk
Posts: 6640; Member since: Feb 10, 2012
I'm glad that your alternative account also agrees with you.
Anyways that's my opinion, make sure next time to leave your comment down below and not reply to my comment, as I have no interest in knowing what you like and dislike :)
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 5:49 PM 1
24. Nexus4lifes
Posts: 285; Member since: Feb 13, 2014
Ya that Blue looks gorgeous..
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 8:49 PM 1
12. vapotrini
Posts: 15; Member since: Jul 21, 2016
How does having a glass back on a mobile phone possibly make sense to anyone?
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 6:11 PM 1
13. maherk
Posts: 6640; Member since: Feb 10, 2012
1- That's my opinion, glass, metal, and plastic all make sense to me.
2- Why would a company use both materials in the same phone? Isn't that a bit confusing for those who dislike glass phones or maybe those who hate metal phones?
3- It doesn't offer any extra functionality like wireless charging for example.
Again, IN MY OPINION, it should've been either metal or glass.
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 6:25 PM 0
21. BradyCrack
Posts: 835; Member since: Dec 29, 2015
Surely, if you are able to express YOUR opinion. Why can't others share THEIR opinions? Isn't that the point of the comment section?
Pwease no hate that was just my opinion LOL.
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 7:45 PM 1
28. VZWuser76
Posts: 4974; Member since: Mar 04, 2010
The reason they went with some glass on the back was wireless transmission. Having a window that doesn't attenuate RF signals translates to better signal transmission and reception.
Personally I wouldn't want all metal for the reasons stated above, and I wouldn't want all glass because it's just asking for a repair down the road when it gets damaged.
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 9:33 PM 0
2. aegislash
Posts: 1430; Member since: Jan 27, 2015
Just out of curiosity, why did so many OEMs switch to rounded corner screens this year?
It seems weird that it seems to be a huge fad all of a sudden.
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 5:42 PM 1
19. bucky
Posts: 3771; Member since: Sep 30, 2009
Because they have all been following each other since the dawn of time. Some have more influence than others.
Also, they are making boatloads of cash off of us by simply reducing bezels and improving nothing else...
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 7:27 PM 0
32. vincelongman
Posts: 5585; Member since: Feb 10, 2013
Google is using LG displays
LG displays' actually have rounded corner
LG said its an engineering choice to improve durability
Which makes sense as it reduces stress concentration buildups (like why planes have rounded winded)
Samsung displays are rectangular, but they rounded of the corners.
Probably a design choice to make it look better (in their opinions)
posted on Jul 13, 2017, 3:34 AM 0
6. NoAllegiance unregistered
Looks better the the original pixel, but I am still not sure I like the dual finish on the back.
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 5:52 PM 0
10. You_Dont_Say
Posts: 431; Member since: Jan 26, 2015
Take my money
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 6:09 PM 2
11. Mreveryphone
Posts: 1789; Member since: Apr 22, 2014
Will definitely pick up the silver one and keep it for more than a year this time around...
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 6:10 PM 1
16. XperiaFanZone
Posts: 2277; Member since: Sep 21, 2012
Ok can someone tell me...if the XL2 had a 6" 2:1 screen, how I'd be able to swipe down to view the notifications?
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 6:45 PM 0
23. Foxgabanna
Posts: 572; Member since: Sep 11, 2016
I actually like the look of this a lot.
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 8:03 PM 0
29. cmdacos
Posts: 3778; Member since: Nov 01, 2016
Wow this year's Pixel might even sell as many as 1.1 million units!!! #whocares
posted on Jul 12, 2017, 9:50 PM 0
34. baldilocks
Posts: 1425; Member since: Dec 14, 2008
A lot of us care. Now go back to your safe space.
posted on Jul 13, 2017, 1:58 PM 0
30. foreverNOOB
Posts: 132; Member since: Jul 07, 2017
I want black front on that blue one.
