Cellucity has opened pre-registrations for Google’s new Pixel range of smartphones.
The mobile retailer estimates that the 32GB Pixel will cost around R9,999. Cellucity said this is a rough estimate only.
It will confirm the launch date of the phone closer to the time, it said.
Pre-orders for the Pixel opened in the US yesterday at $649 from Google’s online store.
Clients in Australia, Canada, Germany, and the UK can also pre-order the device.
Google has confirmed that the Pixel and Pixel XL will run a customised version of Android Nougat.
Pixel devices will also have Google Assistant built in, as well as support for Daydream virtual reality.
The Pixel provides USB Type-C and 3.5mm headphone ports, and is not water resistant.
| Specifications | Google Pixel | Google Pixel XL |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | HTC | HTC |
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 69.5 x 7.3~8.5mm | 154.7 x 75.7 x 7.3~8.5mm |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Display | 5″ 1080p (1,080 x 1,920) | 5.5″ QHD (1,440 x 2,560) |
| Rear camera | 12.3MP | 12.3MP |
| Front camera | 8MP | 8MP |
| Storage, internal | 32GB/128GB | 32GB/128GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 (quad-core: 2.15GHz/1.6GHz) | Snapdragon 821 (quad-core: 2.15GHz/1.6GHz) |
| Battery | 2,700mAh | 3,450mAh |
| Cellular data | LTE-A 3CA (Cat9/Cat11) | LTE-A 3CA (Cat9/Cat11) |
| SIM type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |