So far, the Pixel range has been exclusively high-end, but that might be all set to change, as numerous leaks and rumors point to a Google Pixel 3 Lite joining the already-available Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL.While nothing about the phone is known for sure yet, we have a good idea of what to expect, as leaked images and specs lists have painted a fairly complete picture.Weve collected all the news, leaks and rumors here and will add to this article whenever new information emerges.
So read on for all the information so far on the Pixel 3 Lite, when you might see it, and what it might cost.Cut to the chaseWhat is it A mid-range Pixel handsetWhen is it out Possibly early or mid-2019What will it cost Maybe $400-$500 (roughly 315-390, AU$550-AU$690)Google Pixel 3 Lite release date and priceHottest leaks:Might launch in the first half of 2019Could cost $400-$500 (roughly 315-390, AU$550-AU$690)The only real release date rumor comes from reliable leaker Roland Quandt, who, back in June 2018, said that a mid-range Pixel device was scheduled for launch during the first half of 2019.Thats not very specific, but its a window that makes sense.
Were close to the end of 2018 now with no immediate sign of the Pixel 3 Lite, but equally Google is unlikely to launch it too late in 2019 or it could clash with the Pixel 4 range.
Though of course its always possible that it could land alongside those phones as the Pixel 4 Lite.As for what the Pixel 3 Lite might cost, the only rumor there puts it at between $400-$500 (roughly 315-390, AU$550-AU$690).
That adds up, especially as its obviously going to undercut the Pixel 3, which starts at $799 (739, AU$1,199).The Pixel 3 Lite is sure to cost a fair bit less than the Pixel 3However, theres an outside chance that you wont be able to buy it, as an early report suggested that the phone was aimed primarily at emerging markets like India.But that report is old and didnt specifically say that the phone wouldnt get a global launch.
With such a big name attached to it wed think it would probably be widely available.Google Pixel 3 Lite design and displayHottest leaks:A 5.56-inch 1080 x 2280 screenSimilar design to the Pixel 3A plastic buildA number of leaked images supposedly showing the Pixel 3 Lite have now emerged, such as those in the gallery below, which show it alongside various other handsets.You can see from these that its smaller than the Pixel 3 XL, bigger than the iPhone XS and around the same size as the iPhone XR.
Youll also note that while theres no notch there is a sizeable bezel both above and below the screen.Image 1 of 3iPhone XS (left), Pixel 3 Lite (center), iPhone XR (right).
Credit: WylsaImage 2 of 3Pixel 3 Lite (left) and Pixel 3 XL (right).
Credit: WylsaImage 3 of 3Pixel 3 Lite (left) and Pixel 3 XL (right).
Credit: WylsaIts a design that leaves the Pixel 3 Lite looking a lot like the standard Pixel 3 from the front, while from the back it has a two-tone color scheme like the rest of the Pixel 3 range, in this case in two shades of white.
It also has a rear fingerprint scanner.Another leaked image shows the Google Pixel 3 Lite next to the standard Google Pixel 3.
They look similar, though the Pixel 3 Lite is possibly slightly bigger.Thats no surprise, as according to an earlier leak which included both images (shown below) and specs, the Pixel 3 Lite has a 5.56-inch screen, which is slightly bigger than the 5.5-inch screen of the Pixel 3.Though the Google Pixel 3 Lite apparently uses LCD rather than OLED.
Its also said to have a 1080 x 2280 resolution, a 444ppi pixel density (much the same as the Pixel 3) and a plastic rather than glass back.
Its seemingly codenamed Sargo and, as you can see in the images below, appears to have a 3.5mm headphone port.Image 1 of 4Credit: RozetkedImage 2 of 4Credit: RozetkedImage 3 of 4Credit: RozetkedImage 4 of 4Credit: RozetkedWhile wed take these leaks with a pinch of salt, the photos all look convincing and all match up with one another, so theres a good chance this really is the Pixel 3 Lite that were looking at.Google Pixel 3 Lite camera and batteryHottest leaks:The same 12.2MP rear camera as the Pixel 3A single-lens 8MP front-facing cameraA 2,915mAh batteryFrom the images above, you can see that the Google Pixel 3 Lite has just one camera lens on the back and one on the front.
Thats different from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, which both have two front-facing cameras.However, the Pixel 3 Lite is rumored to pack the same great 12.2MP lens on the rear as the rest of the range.
Weve also seen camera samples supposedly taken using the phone, which you can see below.Image 1 of 3Credit: RozetkedImage 2 of 3Credit: RozetkedImage 3 of 3Credit: RozetkedThe same source as those samples says that the phone has an 8MP front-facing camera.
This is likely the same lens as one of the selfie cameras on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
The source doesnt say which lens the Pixel 3 Lite is lacking, but wed expect it will be the wide-angle selfie lens thats absent.However, theres more at play in photo quality and camera modes than just the lens.
The Google Pixel 3 Lite is sure to have a less powerful chipset than the rest of the range and therefore also a lower-end image signal processor (ISP).So dont be surprised if its camera isnt ultimately as capable as the snapper on the Pixel 3.
That said, the same source had previously said that the camera on the Pixel 3 Lite would be just as good as on the rest of the Pixel range.
Though its not clear whether theyre just talking about the lens there or about the whole experience.As for the battery, thats supposedly 2,915mAh, which would make it exactly the same size as the one in the standard Google Pixel 3.
Weve only heard that size from one source so far though, so were less sure of it than some things.Google Pixel 3 Lite OS and powerHottest leaks:A Snapdragon 670 chipset4GB of RAM32GB of storageThe earliest Pixel 3 Lite leaks pointed to a Snapdragon 710 chipset, but more recent rumors talk of a slightly lower-end Snapdragon 670.
These are both mid-range chipsets though.Weve also heard rumors of 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and unsurprisingly given this is a Google device no microSD card slot.Of course, being a Pixel handset this is sure to run pure Android 9 Pie (assuming Android 10 isnt out by the time this launches) and get day one updates to new versions of the operating system.The OnePlus 7 might also land in the first half of 2019h4ax4uNX5fPuwLJ4wDndjd.jpg#