Google Pixel/Nexus 2016 Release Date, Specs, Price: Pixel XL Spotted On Geekbench With Pixel Moniker? Handsets Won’t Be Water-Resistant?

Google's highly anticipated Pixel/Nexus 2016 smartphones have been making up the headlines for quite some time now. Google has already sent out invitations for its October 4 event where the tech giant is expected to unveil its new range of Pixel 2016 smartphones, possibly dubbed Pixel and Pixel XL.

 As the Google Pixel/Nexus 2016 release date is just round the corner, more and more rumors about the handsets possible design, specification, features and price details are floating ablaze. Recently, Pixel XL, codenamed Marlin, was found listed on Geekbench with the new Pixel moniker, reported Softpedia. The benchmark listing was first spotted by Roland Quandt.

First time I've seen the name Google Pixel XL mentioned in full on a benchmark site: https://t.co/TnifHSZgfo

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) September 23, 2016

As per the listing, the Google Pixel XL will come with a Qualcomm octa-core processor clocked at 1.59GHz, 4GB of RAM and run Android 7.1 Nougat which will bring in the new Pixel Launcher, Google Assistant as well as Google's DayDream VR platform. The handset scored 1561 points in the single-core test and 4176 points in the multi-core test.

Among other specs, the Google Pixel XL is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor coupled with Adreno 530 GPU, a 3450mAh battery, a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The Google Pixel handset is expected to come with a 5-inch full HD display, a Snapdragon 820 chipset along with 3 GB of RAM and 2,770 mAh battery.

According to Android Police, the Google Pixel/Nexus 2016 smartphones will be IP53 dust and water resistance certified. This means that the handsets will not be completely water resistant. Furthermore, there are also reports which claim that the Pixel smartphones will come with Google's latest messaging app, Allo, pre-installed as the default messaging app. Both the handsets will reportedly be manufactured by Taiwan's HTC.

October is coming. #madebygoogle https://t.co/UNMr2cJXhk pic.twitter.com/LzyswaEBjh — Google (@google) September 20, 2016

As far as Google Pixel/Nexus 2016 smartphones pricing is concerned, the Pixel XL is expected to come with an expensive price tag of around $650. Don't forget to catch up with SWR for more updates and latest news on Google Pixel/ Nexus 2016 smartphone specs, price and release date.