Google Pixel 2: release date and price

Back in August, famously reliable leaker Evan Blass tweeted some key information about the upcoming Pixel devices (such as use of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 processors) and cited October 5 as the official launch date. But now a billboard by Google saying "Ask more of your phone." has just been sighted in Boston, clearly marking October 4 as the date of the big reveal.

Google ad in Boston: Pixel 2 coming October 4, 2017. / © Droid Life

Earlier in the year during MWC 2017, we had a chance to talk with Rick Osterloh, head of hardware at Google. As the Pixel and Pixel XL are his babies, we decided to ask him about their successor: the Pixel 2
Since Osterloh suggests Google plans on sticking to an annual release cycle, it's highly likely Pixel 2 will continue to sell at a high-end price as Apple does with the iPhone. That means there still won't be a cheap variant of their expensive flagship. The new model would therefore likely surpass the price of the Pixel and Pixel XL, which came out starting at $649 and $769 respectively.

Google Pixel 2: design and build quality

Who is manufacturing the new Pixels?

The Pixel 2 passed through the FCC about a month ago, revealing a Snapdragon 835 and squeezable edges. It appears this smaller device will be made by HTC. Now, the larger device has been spotted on the FCC website as G011C. We know this is the Pixel XL 2 since the Pixel 2 was listed as G011A. You may have noticed G011B is missing in the series, and that's probably because the device codenamed Muskie was scrapped. Other than the manufacturer of the Pixel XL 2 being LG, there's not much else to be gleaned from the listing.

Google Pixel XL 2 design revealed in a render

It seems that the renders leaked by Android Police a few weeks ago were somewhat generous. The image below was leaked a few hours ago and hints at the front display of the Pixel 2 going somewhat against what other flagships have been doing this year (Galaxy S8, the upcoming iPhone 8, LG G6).