The Google Pixel 2 is among the most hotly anticipated smartphones of this year and a concept video envisions a sleek all-screen design and a cool dual camera setup.
Google rebranded its Nexus line of devices last year into Pixel, launching the Google Pixel and Pixel XL made in collaboration with HTC. The company is expected to launch new-generation smartphones later this year and as always, the rumor mill is trying to anticipate what's to come. Google signed HTC as the contract manufacturer for two years, which means that the 2017 Pixel 2 smartphones will come from HTC as well.
Google Pixel 2 Concept Design
Without much to go on, YouTube channel Concept Creator envisioned what the Google Pixel 2 could bring to the table and its concept design is gorgeous.
Before delving into the matter, it's worth pointing out that concept designs don't show a real product in its final form, but rather tease what could be. Concept Creator also came up with an attractive Galaxy Note 8 concept recently and the latest Pixel 2 Concept is equally appealing.
Pixel 2 leaks so far have been scarce when it comes to design details so Concept Creators didn't have much information to include in its render. Nevertheless, it envisioned a design similar to its predecessor in some respects, but also with some cues borrowed from current flagships.
Concept Creator's Google Pixel 2 design boasts dual cameras on both the smartphone's front and back. The 2016 Google Pixel smartphones already sport impressive cameras, but dual cameras front and back should significantly up the ante. Considering that increasingly more smartphone makers are now equipping their flagships with dual camera setups, the idea doesn't seem too far-fetched.
The Pixel 2 concept design also includes another major trend on the smartphone market: bezel-less design. The smartphone rendered in this video sports a gorgeous all-screen design, which could be a major selling point if it's indeed in the cards. The smartphone is expected to sport an OLED screen just like its predecessor.
Google Pixel 2 Rumored Specs
Based on rumors and speculation so far, the Google Pixel 2 is expected to come with a 5.5-inch QHD display (2,560 x 1,440 pixels), the same Snapdragon 835 processor powering the high-end Samsung Galaxy S8, 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB and 256 GB internal storage configurations. Google Assistant, the Pixel Launcher, and Daydream VR are almost a given, since the Pixel 2 will come as a "phone by Google."
The 2016 Pixel and Pixel XL hit the market without the dust and water resistance that many other flagships have, but the 2017 Pixels are expected to make up for it. That said, the Google Pixel 2 is expected to sport an IP68 rating, enabling the device to withstand being submerged in up to 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) of water for up to 30 minutes.
Lastly, rumors also hinted at an improved battery performance with this year's Pixel 2, but no specific details are available yet. The 2016 Pixel and Pixel XL featured 2,770 mAh and 3,450 mAh batteries, respectively. Google could keep the size of the battery unchanged for the Pixel 2 line, but increase the battery life through software optimizations.
While the purported specs are still in the rumor state at this point, we do know for sure that Google will unveil its premium Pixel 2 range later this year and the smartphones will serve as launch vehicles for the company's latest OS version, Android 8.0 O (likely Oreo).
Until more information becomes available, check out the video below to see Concept Creator's beautiful Google Pixel 2 concept design.
