Google Pixel 3 Lite to be a mid-range phone? Here is what we know until now

Google launched two Pixel phones in October, but it seems like a third variant of the Pixel 3 series could also be on the way: the Pixel 3 Lite. According to rumors, the Pixel 3 Lite would be a more affordable option with a price of about $ 400 to $ 500 and will be codenamed "Sargo".

In recent days, several images have been seen, even examples of photos of the Pixel 3. A leak online Lite.

It's still unclear whether Google will launch a Pixel 3 Lite. After all, the company claimed that it considered Pixel as a high-end smartphone brand, supposed to compete with Apple's iPhone.

The launch of a mid-range and affordable Pixel 3 Lite would go against its claims. . Still, Pixel 3 Lite leaks are not going anywhere, and here's a glimpse of what has been reported.

Pixel 3 Lite: Basic Specifications

According to the Russian website Rozetked.me which filtered first set of images for the Pixel 3 Lite, the phone will have a plastic body and a 5.56-inch IPS display with an FHD + resolution of 2220 × 1080 pixels or 444 dpi in terms of pixel density. The report also claims that the Pixel 3 Lite will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor.

However, other reports have claimed that the Pixel 3 Lite would be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. Either way, Google will probably continue with the option of 4GB of RAM on the phone, as with the other two Pixel 3 phones.

The website Rozetked.me also claims that the Basic variant of the phone will feature 32GB of storage, which if it turns out to be true, it will be disappointing for the device sold between 400 and 500 US dollars.

Pixel 3 Lite: Design [19659009] Google Pixel 3 Lite will probably have a full body plastic. However, the image shared by Rozetked.me also bore a C logo on the back of the so-called Pixel 3 Lite, instead of the G, visible on Pixel phones. This raises some doubts as to the authenticity of the statements.

In parallel, another image shared by the tipster @ VenyaGeskin1 on Twitter claims to show the Pixel 3 Lite 'Sargo' next to the smartphone Pixel 3. Again, the veracity of the shared image can not be confirmed, although the Pixel 3 Lite, smaller, seems to have a reduced dial.

"Sargo" and Pixel 3 pic.twitter.com/MPETnj3BgL

– Ben Geskin (@ VenyaGeskin1) November 23, 2018

Reports also claimed that taking headphones would be 3.5 mm, which is interesting. Google has removed the headphone jack of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 series, but it seems that the affordable option can once again see the included feature.

Pixel 3 Lite: Camera

According to reports, Pixel 3 Lite continue with the same 12MP rear camera and carry a single 8MP front camera. The new Pixel 3 series includes two front cameras of 8 MPa and 8 MP each.

Google has integrated Portrait mode with both the front and rear cameras in the Pixel 3 series, as it was with Pixel 2. Portrait mode is software-driven, and should be part of Pixel 3 too Lite, in case it gets started.

Rozetked also managed to get his hands on a prototype Pixel 3 Lite and use a shared camera. phone samples. According to the sample, it does not seem that this camera can offer a compromise in terms of performance.