The new Pixel is likely to sport many design upgrades, right to the part where you can squeeze it to wake it!

The huge amount of interest ‘Made by Google’ Pixel phone is grabbing; it’s certainly stealing a bit of thunder from the big iPhone launch. While Google’s first Pixel phones have been reviewed as one of the best Android devices out there, it did leave people wanting a bit more - reason why Pixel 2 is easily one of the most awaited phones this year. A recent leaked image by Android Police suggests big changes in terms of the design of the new Pixel.

To start with, the second generation Pixel XL is rumoured to be manufactured by LG. The new device is likely to be curved around the edges just like the first Pixel phone but the curves are likely to be sharper on the new device. Another big change in terms of design could be the complete overhaul of the back of the device. Google had everyone talking about the glass portion on the top back, many said it’s only to differentiate itself from other phones out there. However it looks like the glass part on the back is very much part of the new pixel phone but has shrunk in size. The glass detail will only be on the very top of the phone sporting the camera and the flash. The fingerprint scanner will continue to be at the back but will fall below the glass portion without losing its original positioning.

Remember the size of the camera on the Pixel of 2016? It was an extremely small camera, although Pixel was one of the highest rated camera phones of 2016. Looks like the new Google Pixel XL could have a much bigger camera at the top left with a metal ring around it (not present on the first generation Pixel camera) and it is also likely to protrude a little. That is different from the last generation Pixel where camera was tucked into the glass part giving it a smooth look and feel. Another change that can certainly up the design aspect of the phone is that the new Pixel may completely do away with visible antennas at the back, it could be hidden giving the back of the new phone a complete minimalist look.

Well it’s not just the back but there could be many changes in the front too. The display for instance is rumoured to get a size bump.. not necessarily with a body size bump. The new pixel could have very thin bezels increasing the size of the screen without affecting the size of the phone. With the new display screen, it could compete with the likes of Galaxy S8, however the Pixel display is flat unlike the S8 with curved infinity display. Even if it’s not a curved display it is likely to have a 3G glass effect. We can also expect better sound quality as the speaker grille at the top front is visibly wider. Speaking of sound, it not quite certain right now whether the new Pixel phone will have a headphone jack or decide to do away with it like the new iPhone7. And what’s really interesting is that leaks suggest that Pixel could have squeezable frame! The motion could help wake up the phone or get Google Assistant’s attention, we’ll have to wait and watch what happens when you squeeze the Pixel!

While these changes are likely to hit the new Pixel XL, there is still time for the launch of new Pixels and we will have to see what overall changes Google brings to the second generation Pixel phones. An upgrade in design is a must for Google as it competes in the premium segment and the second generation of the Pixel phones done right can help Google make a big mark as a premium smartphone brand.

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