Google Pixel 2: New images leak ahead of official launch event

Google is expected to launch a bunch of new devices today at its Pixel event. Among these are the highly anticipated smartphones- Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL. Though we already know quite a lot about these yet-to-be-announced smartphones, serial mobile leaker, Evan Blass has once again tweeted some new images of the upcoming Pixel 2 XL, revealing a device with thin bezels and rounded corners which look quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8.

These are the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL https://t.co/cXCs560jNH pic.twitter.com/f3P47aeZ2I

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) October 2, 2017

The device is rumored to feature a QHD+ display with an 18:9 (2:1) aspect ratio, 4GB of RAM, a 12-megapixel rear camera, and front-facing stereo speakers, with a price tag of $849/$949 for 64GB or 128GB of storage.

Bass also tweeted images of the 5-inch Pixel 2 smartphone which, apart from a less impressive 1080p display, is going to have the same specs as the XL 2. The wallpaper used in both the leaked images shows a vibrant depth-of-field view, suggesting an upcoming "bokeh" camera feature native to the new Google handsets. The starting price of the Pixel 2 is $649 and can go up to $749 for the 128GB model. The phones will be available for pre-order from October 19 for the Pixel 2 and November 15 for the Pixel 2 XL. Apart from these smartphones, Google is also expected to launch a new Google Home, Google Chromebook, and Daydream VR headset.