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Google Pixel 2, Pixel XL 2 Won't Be Powered by Snapdragon 836 SoC: Reports

Google Pixel 2, Pixel XL 2 Won't Be Powered by Snapdragon 836 SoC: Reports

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 6 September 2017 13:14 IST

Highlights

Pixel 2 was tipped earlier to sport Snapdragon 826 processors
Two reports now refute this claim, stating that the SoC doesn't exist
Pixel 2, Pixel XL 2 will reportedly run on the Snapdragon 835 SoC

Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones are set to release this fall, and recent rumours indicated that the tech giant would be the first to introduce Qualcomm's yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 836 SoC However, fresh reports now refute this claim stating that Qualcomm is not working on any Snapdragon 836 SoC and that it doesn't exist, at least for now.

XDA Developers cites its 'very reliable' sources to report that the Snapdragon 836 SoC doesn't exist at all. It claims that the company is currently not working on any such processor, but the source doesn't claim that it won't happen in the future. Qualcomm may very well have a new SoC planned for Q4 2017 and Q1 2018, but the Snapdragon 836 isn't on the table for discussion now.

Qualcomm, last year, introduced an iterative update to the Snapdragon 820 SoC, and the original Google Pixel devices had the Snapdragon 821 SoC integrated inside. However, it isn't every year that Qualcomm practices this trend, and looks like this year the Snapdragon 835 has done well for itself, and the solid processor doesn't really need an update at all. Even Android Police corroborates the same claim in a separate report, lending more weight that the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will sport the Snapdragon 835 processor only.

The Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones are tipped to launch on October 5. The HTC-manufactured Pixel 2 is expected to feature a EdgeSense style frame, the Pixel XL 2 is expected to be made by LG, and sport a bezel-less 18:9 display. Both will reportedly run on Android 8.0.1 Oreo.

Additionally, the Pixel 2 is expected to come with 64GB and 128GB of built-in storage options and will support NFC, Bluetooth, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. The smartphone will sport 4GB of RAM and the handsets have also been tipped to sport an 'Always On' display mode. The Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 are rumoured to feature a 4.95-inch full-HD and 5.99-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) displays that will be manufactured by LG. Furthermore, the Pixels are also expected to drop the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Google Pixel 2

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Comfortable form factor, lightweight
Great cameras
Intelligent software features
Excellent performance

Bad
Volume button feels stiff
Boring design

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Display 5.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 2700mAh

OS Android 8.0.0

Resolution 1080x1920 pixels

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Google Pixel 2 XL

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Ergonomic design
Great cameras
Intelligent software features
Good battery life
Excellent performance

Bad
Annoying blue tint on display
Too expensive

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Display 6.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3520mAh

OS Android 8.0.0

Resolution 1440x2880 pixels

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