Google's New Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Smartphones Likely to Debut at Upcoming October 9 Event

Google today sent out invitations to members of the media for a "Made by Google" event that's set to be held in New York City on Tuesday, October 9.

At the event, Google is likely to unveil its Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, which will be competing with the trio of new iPhones that Apple is set to unveil next week.

Details about the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have already leaked thanks to multiple hardware units and images that have surfaced from Russian bloggers and a device that was left in a Lyft.

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The 6.2-inch Pixel 3 XL will feature a deep iPhone X-style notch that's been the subject of jokes on the internet since early images leaked, while it looks like the smaller 5.5-inch Pixel 3 will be notchless.


Wireless charging will be available on both devices through glass rear shells, and the two smartphones will feature single-lens rear cameras and dual front-facing cameras. A fingerprint sensor is located at the back of each device, and given the inclusion of USB-C headphones and a USB-C to audio jack device, it looks like the Pixel 3 will not feature a headphone jack.

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Image via Mobile-review.com

In past years, Google has unveiled multiple other products at fall events, so there are likely other devices Google is set to debut aside from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

Apple is unveiling its own new 2018 smartphone lineup a month ahead of Google on Wednesday, September 12. Rumors suggest we can expect to see a 5.8-inch OLED iPhone Xs, a 6.5-inch OLED iPhone Xs Max, and lower-priced 6.1-inch iPhone with an LCD display.

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Top Rated Comments

Dammit Cubs Avatar
86 months ago
Why are people so against the notch - it's extra pixels you wouldn't have had otherwise. Think glass half full instead half empty.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
341328 Avatar
86 months ago
This phone has all the bad parts of the notch design and none of the good. What’s with the chin?!
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
macduke Avatar
86 months ago
Risky having event month after apples
Why is it risky? This will be the third year in a row for them to have an event at this time. It's a whole month later. Nothing risky going on.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BornAgainMac Avatar
86 months ago
The notch detracts from the huge beard on that phone.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Baymowe335 Avatar
86 months ago
And they won't matter as usual, particularly after everyone wants the new iPhones.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
macduke Avatar
86 months ago
And people give Apple crap, lol. Looking forward to Samsung's notch next.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)