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October 4, 2016

How to preorder the Google Pixel and Pixel XL

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Earlier today at the "Made By Google" event, Google unveiled two new phones, the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. These phones are designed by Google and meant to showcase the best hardware and software experience offered by the company.

The new Pixel phones come in three colors: Really Blue, Very Silver and Quite Black (I'm really, very, quite serious about those names). They're also the first phones to come __with Google Assistant -- similar to what you find in Google's new Allo chat app -- baked in. Inside, you're looking at a 2.51GHz Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, either 32GB or 128GB storage, a 12-megapixel camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. Aside from the physical footprint, the only differences between the two phones are the display sizes and battery capacities: a 5-inch display and 2,770mAh battery in the Pixel and 5.5-inch display and 3,450mAh battery in the Pixel XL.

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Here is how you can be among the first to get your hands on a Google Pixel phone.

Pricing

The Google Pixel starts at $649, £599 or AU$1,079, or $27 per month for the base model. The larger-capacity model will set you back an additional $100, AU$150 or £100.

The larger Pixel XL pricing starts at $769, £719 or AU$1,269 for the 32GB model and jumps to $869, £819 or AU$1,419 for the 128GB version.

Pixel, the first real Google phone, in pictures
​Google camera tech leader Tim Knight holds a Google Pixel phone.
The main camera on the Google Pixel (shown) and Pixel XL phones combines a 12-megapixel sensor built by Sony   an f2.0 lens. Apple iPhone 7 has an f1.8 lens lets more light through, but Google argues its larger sensor compensates by capturing more photons.
The Google Pixel phone features a "glass shade" on the upper part of the back and a Google "G" to denote who designed the phone.
The front of the Pixel phones are white, but the overall phones come in "very silver," "quite black" and "really blue." On the upper-right corner is an 8-megapixel selfie camera that uses relatively large pixels for better low-light performance.
Fans of the decades-old 3.5mm audio jack standard will be happy to see one on the Google Pixel phone.
Like 2015
Google Pixel phones feature a textured power button and a rocker switch for volume control on the right side of the phone, similar to last year
At the upper middle of the Pixel back is a fingerprint reader. When you swipe it, it both unlocks the phone and shows your recent notifications.
Below the Pixel phones "G" logo is one of several accents showing where antennas can harness radio signals.
The Google Pixel and Pixel XL both taper slightly, from 8.6mm at the top end to 7.4mm at the bottom.
The sides of the Google Pixel have chamfered edges.
On the left side of the Pixel is a SIM card slot.
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Preorders for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL begin today, October 4, for the US, Australia, Canada, Germany and the UK. You will be able to place your preorder directly through the Google Store. Preorders will begin in India on October 13.

The Pixel and Pixel XL will be come unlocked and also work on Project Fi, Google's phone service in the US.

Exclusive carriers

Verizon Wireless will be the exclusive US carrier for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL in the US. Preorders begin today with a ship date of October 20. You can purchase the Pixel with $0 down for $27.08 per month or $649.99 for the 32GB model or $31.24 per month or $749.99. The Pixel XL pricing starts at $32.08 per month or $769.99 for 32GB or $36.24 per month or $869.99 for 128GB.

Additionally, Verizon is offering up to $300 trade-in value on a Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge or Edge+, HTC M9, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, LG G4 or LG V10.

EE has the exclusive in the UK, and Telstra has it in Australia.

More from Google's event
  • Google Pixel phones, Daydream View and Chromecast Ultra: Everything Google just announced
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  • See all of our Google coverage

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