Google Pixel

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.

Smartphones

Pixel and Pixel XL

Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones

Google announced the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones on October 4, 2016 during the #MadeByGoogle event.^[1]

• Display: 5.0" AMOLED display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution (Pixel); 5.5" AMOLED display with 1440x2560 pixel resolution (Pixel XL)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
• Storage: 32 GB or 128 GB
• Memory: 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
• Cameras: 12.3 MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens and IR laser-assisted autofocus;^[2] 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

Pixel C

Google announced the Pixel C at an event on September 29, 2015.^[3] The Pixel C includes a USB Type-C port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.^[4] 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.^[5]

• Display: 10.2" display with 2560x1800 pixel resolution
• Storage: 32 or 64 GB
• 3 GB RAM
• Cameras: 8 MP rear camera; 2 MP front camera

Laptops

Chromebook Pixel (2013)

Chromebook Pixel (2013)

Google announced the first generation Chromebook Pixel in a blog post on February 21, 2013.^[6] 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.^[7]

• Display: 12.85" display with 2560x1700 pixel resolution
• CPU: 3rd Generation (Ivy Bridge) Intel Core i5 processor
• Storage: 32 GB internal storage and 1 TB Google Drive storage for 3 years
• 4 GB RAM

Chromebook Pixel (2015)

On March 11, 2015, Google announced the second generation of the Chromebook Pixel in a blog post.^[8] 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.^[9]

Google discontinued the 2015 version of the Chromebook Pixel on August 29, 2016.^[10]

• Display: 12.85" display with 2560x1700 pixel resolution
• CPU: 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
• 8 or 16 GB RAM

See also

• Google Nexus
• List of Google Play edition devices

References

1. "Pixel 'phone by Google' announced". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
2. Zimmerman, Steven (12 October 2016). "Sony IMX378: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Google Pixel's Sensor and its Features". XDA Developers. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
3. Opam, Kwame. "Google unveils Android-based Pixel C tablet". The Verge. Vox Media, Inc.
4. "Pixel C specifications". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
5. Whitwam, Ryan. "Android 7.0 Nougat is rolling out to Nexus devices starting today". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC.
6. "The Chromebook Pixel, for what's next". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
7. "Chromebook Pixel specifications". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
8. "Meet the updated Chromebook Pixel and the new Google Store". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
9. "Chromebook Pixel (2015) specifications". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
10. Novet, Jordan. "Google discontinues the Chromebook Pixel 2". Retrieved 2 September 2016.

External links

• Official website