The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are considered to be two of the best Android smartphones out there, but it looks like Google could be prepping for two new midrange Pixel devices. Say hello to the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, which pack a great-looking camera and powerful midrange specs.
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL may already be considered two of the best Android phones out there, but they’re not cheap, and it looks like Google may be preparing some lower-cost alternatives. Rumors say Google is working on a pair of midrange options for those who want a Google smartphone experience, but don’t want to pony up the cash for the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL.
Here’s what we know so far about the phones called either the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL, or the Pixel 3a and 3a XL.
It looks like the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL could be well and truly on the way. We’ve recently seen confirmation that T-Mobile will be supporting the new Pixel line, ending Verizon’s exclusive period with Google’s phones. This means previous rumors that Verizon would launch the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL in the United States are likely to be true as well. All in all, this puts the early speculation that the Pixel 3a range would only be sold in markets like India, China, and Russia out to pasture. Expect the Pixel 3a in the U. S.
Teasers for the new Pixel phones are appearing internationally, showing a wide international launch is imminent. In India, online retailer Flipkart has a splash page for, “something big” coming to the Pixel universe on May 8. A Pixel-shaped phone has a countdown timer inside, along with the tagline, “Help is on the way.” The black screen on the phone, along with this line, may suggest the new phones will have the Night Sight mode from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
