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Pixel 3 price leaked ahead of launch and Google fans WON’T be happy


Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are highly anticipated and could be the most popular Android devices this year.

Google’s new smartphones are presumed to come touting futuristic internals, an improved camera system and have Android 9 Pie pre-installed.

Details of both models will be announced later today, October 9.

The American tech giant has scheduled hardware events in London, New York City and Paris where it will lift the lid on both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

Proceedings will take place at 4PM BST, 11am ET and 8am PT.

But ahead of the exhibition a score of leaks appear to have already shown off some of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL’s best features.

Alleged photos of both units have appeared online and displayed a Pixel 3 with much smaller bezels than the current Pixel 2.

Meanwhile, claimed Pixel 3 XL devices have been showcased with a radical redesign.

Pixel 3 price leak

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are highly anticipated and may be the most popular Android devices this year (Image: unwire.hk)

Pixel 3 XL has been shown flaunting a new all-screen look with a notch and two front-facing cameras.

Both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been displayed with one rear camera module, hinting Google will forgo putting multiple sensors on the back of its smartphone.

But now it appears the pricing of the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL may have just leaked an fans may not be happy.

A user on Reddit recently posted images of the alleged cost of both flagships from an undeclared Canadian outlet, spotted by BGR.

Pixel 3 price leak

Pixel 3 XL has been shown flaunting a new all-screen look with a notch and two front-facing cameras (Image: unwire.hk)

According to the listing a regular Pixel 3 with 64GB of storage could cost as much as 1,099.99 Canadian dollars (£649.45/$846.22).

Meanwhile, a 128GB variant of the Pixel 3 was said to retail for 1269.99 Canadian dollars (£749.83/$977.00).

Most notably the Google Pixel 3 XL was listed as the same 1269.99 Canadian dollar (£749.83/$977.00) price for both the 64GB and 128GB variants.

However, the user on Reddit claimed that the Google Store could charge as much as $30 to $50 Canadian dollars less for the same models.

Pixel 3 price leak

UK pricing for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL recently appeared to leak (Image: Twitter @jon_prosser)

If the pricing models for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are legitimate, it could suggest Google is planning to launch its new flagships at a significantly higher price than Apple’s forthcoming iPhone XR smartphone.

Using US conversions from the claimed Canadian price, the base 64GB Pixel 3 is said to come in at $846.22.

However, in the US the iPhone XR is going to launch for $749.

Pre-orders for Apple’s cheaper device start on October 19 and they will ship on October 26.

Pixel 3 price leak

A user on Reddit recently posted images of the alleged cost of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (Image: Reddit)

And the OnePlus 6 could also launch at a much lower price point than the Google Pixel 3.

In the US the OnePlus 6 with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage comes in at $529 while the more premium model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of memory is priced at $579.

Both of these models would be cheaper than the Pixel 3 if this new leak is accurate.

Such news could be disappointing to many Android fans that were hoping for the new Google flagships to feature a more affordable price tag.

Meanwhile, UK pricing for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL recently appeared to leak through an alleged EE promotional leaflet, posted by YouTube creator Jon Prosser.

A deal for the Pixel 3 listed the phone as costing £58 a month if customers pay a £10 upfront charge.

Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 3 XL was said to come in at £63 a month for customers if they pay £20 upfront.

Unfortunately the material did not disclose what the new Android flagships could cost if a customer wanted to purchase them outright.

Pixel 3 price leak

A deal for the Pixel 3 listed the phone as costing £58 a month if customers pay a £10 upfront charge (Image: Twitter @jon_prosser)

It is also worth noting that no pricing has been officially confirmed by EE regarding the Pixel 3 or the Pixel 3 XL.

But Google will surely detail everything about the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at its scheduled hardware event today.

Express.co.uk will be covering the showcase live.





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