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Two years might not sound like a lot in the smartphone world, but trust me—when it comes to Pixels, it’s enough time for Google to start asking you, “Ready to upgrade yet?” With thewas a safe bet—a solid performer with Google’s vision of AI and clean Android baked in.
But it also played things very safe.wasn’t exactly a powerhouse, the display was 60Hz short of perfect, and the dual-camera setup was showing its age.. With a custom-built Tensor G5, a rumored triple-camera system, and a whole new AI assistant, this isn’t just the next Pixel. It’s the one that might finally step out of the Pro’s shadow and stand tall on its own.doesn’t stray far from the DNA introduced with the 6-series: that bold horizontal camera bar, clean lines, and subtle curves. But compared to the’s more compact frame , but still comfortably in “normal phone” territory. It’s a subtle evolution in materials, too. Both phones are to use aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus, though theColor-wise, Google seems to be leaning into softer hues again — expect earthy or botanical tones like Peony and Wintergreen, where the’s 6.2-inch OLED display was good. 120Hz refresh? Nice. But brightness? Eh. It has been outdone in that department since it was released.’s excellent 6.3-inch OLED panel, pushing over 2,700 nits peak brightness. HDR videos from YouTube, Instagram content, and your own library will look popping and vibrant even under direct sunlight. It is also to maintain the cleaner, more symmetrical bezels introduced last year. It’s subtle stuff, but it adds polish. Face unlock returns, and this time we may actually get a proper ultrasonic fingerprint reader under the display—no more “tap twice and hope.” Quite the upgrade for the $799 Pixel runt!— a chip that tried to be smart, not fast. And it showed. Performance was fine for day-to-day stuff, but gaming or heavy lifting? Not its strong suit.We’re talking Tensor G5 — the first real Google-designed SoC, manufactured by TSMC on a 3nm process. This isn’t just a refresh. It’s a reboot. Hopeful reports point to serious efficiency gains and snappier performance, even if it still won’t out-muscle the iPhone or Snapdragon Elite. But, as before, it’s not about raw power. It’s about on-device AI. And here, Google is pushing the envelope.will come with Pixel Sense — a smarter, more proactive assistant that doesn’t just wait for commands, it acts. Think real-time summaries, calendar triage, message rewrites — all happening on-device, offline, and tailored to you. This is Google leaning fully into its software edge.’s dual camera setup — 50MP main and 12MP ultra-wide — was fine. Solid processing, great skin tones, smart HDR. But versatility? Limited.might table the turns here and change what we expect from a"budget flagship". It’s finally getting a triple-lens setup, with a 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, and — surprise — a dedicated telephoto lens, likely 3x. Either way, zoom is no longer just for the Pro crowd. It’s a meaningful change. Suddenly, you’re capturing distant shots without watching your pixels melt into watercolor. And, hopefully, portraits will look much better! Video is also catching up. We've heard about 4K60 with HDR, and maybe even Video Boost, previously a Pro exclusive. Theis to bump that up slightly to 4,700 mAh, but the real gains should come from a more efficient G5 chip. In real-world terms? Expect something to the tune of an hour or two more screen-on time, especially when juggling maps, camera, and streaming. TheCharging stays the same — 27W wired, 15W wireless. No Qi2 yet, and no massive leap in speed. But it gets the job done, and we’ll take the battery life gains over gimmicky charging numbers any day.and feeling the itch for better battery, a real zoom camera, brighter display, and actual AI magic — this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.’s stable performance and mostly just shoot ultra-wide or main camera? You can probably hold off another year, unless Pixel Sense or the new chip calls your name. Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. 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