Google Pixel 4 might be even more expensive than first expected
Recent Pixel 4 leaks have been so detailed and extensive that you could be forgiven for thinking Google’s next-generation phones are already official. In actuality, the flagships are two days away from their debut and the latest piece of information suggests they’ll be quite a bit pricier than first expected.
The Pixel 4 could be $100 more expensive than Pixel 3
An anonymous Best Buy employee who recently spoke to 9To5Google has revealed that Verizon and Sprint-bound Pixel 4 XL units currently appear in the retailer’s online systems with a $999.99 price tag attached. This could simply be a placeholder designed to conceal the official pricing until Tuesday’s announcement but, if accurate, would make the device Google’s most expensive smartphone ever.
How will Google justify the pretty huge price hike?
Although yet to be confirmed officially, countless reports and leaks claim the Pixel 4 series is going to replace last year’s Snapdragon 845 with the speedier and more efficient Snapdragon 855 that can also be found inside the Galaxy Note 10, LG G8 ThinQ, and OnePlus 7 Pro. For the first time ever, Google’s also expected to equip its flagship devices with 6GB of RAM rather than just 4GB. However, despite initial reports, the internet giant seems to be sticking with 64GB of base storage and will instead offer 128GB as an optional upgrade.
Leaked Google Pixel 4 series promo image
The rear of Google’s Pixel 4 series is also pretty different because it ditches the company’s famous two-tone construction and adopts a square-camera module that’s now home to two cameras including a primary 12-megapixel sensor and a 16-megapixel telephoto shooter.
Rounding out the next-generation Pixel devices will be stock Android 10 accompanied by Google’s next-generation Assistant which is debuting on the Pixel 4. It’ll presumably be an exclusive initially but should eventually be made available on a range of other smartphones, although the required processing power will probably limit its accessibility initially.