2017 Google Phone Speculation

[Practical Performance]

Before I get into this, I think the Pixel looks like a fantastic phone and I'm very interested in getting one...

However, with all the articles coming out saying that Google only had 9 months to develop the Pixel and that they ran out of time for waterproofing as well as all the rumors/speculation about what Apple will bring to the table for the next iPhone at the 10 Year Anniversary of the original iPhone, I'm left contemplating if it makes more sense skip the Pixel and hold out for one more year. I think Google will really step things up next year:

- Less safe/"boring" design with better use of front panel space
- Glass panel on the back for signals will remain, but I'd hope for something smarter to ensure the camera glass doesn't get scratched
- Waterproof
- Custom-designed Google processor? Probably not, but maybe. More likely the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 variant. Of course it'll be faster with a better GPU.
- 4K HDR video recording
- 4K video recording at 60fps with EIS
- New camera software magic for zooming in on photos with less loss of sharpness
- Same support and unlimited photo/video backup
- Continuation of exclusive software

 

[Aquila]

I have a very good reason to believe that the 9 months thing is entirely in error, based on connecting two unrelated data points together in a narrative.

 

[Devlyn16]

The way I look at it is: I love my Pixel. If this is what they accomplished in 9 months think what they would bring to the table with a full year+ for the Pixel 2

 

[Matty]

If you are able to wait for the Pixel B, or Pxiel B XL, you will definitely be rewarded with a better device over the current pixel.

However, we don't have any confirmed dates (as far as i know) as to when the next iteration of the Pixel will be released. So it could be a while. I personally think the current Pixel is OUTSTANDING and I'm sure you will be very happy with it. Sure it doesn't have Water resistance but unless you take your phone swimming with you, most of the time its not near water, so it should all be good. I think even in a year from now early 2018. The Pixel will still be better than half of the other Android smartphones out here.