“Google Nexus 2016” Phones: Will Pixel Phones Surpass Best Android Smartphones – Nexus 6P, Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC 10?
ByThe last phone in the list of 2016 smartphones is waiting to be crushed out. Google Pixel X and Pixel XL (nee Nexus) phones are slated to be released in October as confirmed by Google. Will the 2016 flagship powered by Snapdragon 821 processor surpass the best android smartphones like Nexus 6P (predecessor), Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC 10?
The long rumored "Google Nexus 2016" phones called Pixel X and Pixel XL will finally hit the shelves in October 24 as confirmed by Google. The Snapdragon 821-powered smartphones have many expectations to beat most especially when the world had a taste of the best android smartphones. Tech Radar reported that Google has only made a rebranding but also focused on the redesigning as well. This will lead to a conclusion that Pixel phones are made to surpass the performance of the highly commendable Nexus 6P which is considered to have the best camera in the Nexus line.
"Google Nexus 2016" phones rumored specs include Snapdragon 821 processor (though others speculate it would be the 820 version), 12 MP back camera and 8 MP front camera, 2K screen for Pixel XL and 1080p for Pixel X, 4GB of RAM and 32GB storage for both phones. There is also a high probability of 3.5mm headphone jack inclusion and USB-C port for connectivity enhancements. The phones are said to be powered by Android 7.0 or Nougat.
It is not yet confirmed which between HTC and Huawei is contracted to manufacture of what phones, Google assured that they will never be the ones to build the Pixel variants themselves according to Tech Times. However, speculations suggest that HTC will have Pixel X and Huawei on Pixel XL.
With the rumored specs of "Google Nexus 2016" it is believed that the new smartphones will surpass the performance of Nexus 6P, HTC 10, LG G5 and Galaxy S7 which according to Tech Times the best android phones so far.