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Update: 04/12/2023 09:30 EST By Roland Udvarlaki
We’ve updated this page with the latest and most recent information available, including specifications, supported accessories, price, potential release date, and more.
Google officially announced its renewed interest in tablets at the Google I / O 2022 conference. The company revealed that it is developing a new tablet device, the Google Pixel Tablet. Google has said that its new device will arrive in 2023. As we get closer to the Google I/O 2023 developer conference, it seems likely that we will see the tablet unveiled and shown to the public and developers. We’ve collected all the official and unofficial information, including the latest rumors and leaks, in one place. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming Google Pixel Tablet.
Google announced the Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel Watch smartwatch, which have all sold well, according to reports from reliable sources. It’s safe to say that the tech community and public had high expectations for a new tablet, especially since Google abandoned the project in 2015, when the Pixel C tablet was the last Google Pixel-branded device.
Colors
So far, Google has offered the Pixel Tablet in two colors, a grey/green, and a white/beige model. We expect to see three color options, and there may also be a pink variant yet to be seen. We can also see a black model, but we haven’t seen any official images or information from Google at this time.
Pixel tablet: rumored specs
While there is still a lot of mystery around the exact specifications of the Pixel Tablet, Google has already confirmed that it will be equipped with the flagship Google Tensor G2 chip. The same chip currently powers the flagship Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices, and it’s more than capable of handling graphics-intensive gaming, multitasking, and processing large amounts of data.
Rumors also suggest that the tablet may have 128GB and 256GB storage configuration options, and we expect to see 6GB of memory. The official images also reveal that the Pixel Tablet will support a proprietary dock, which will enable the device to receive a charge wirelessly (most likely through the pins on the back), and there is a chance that we will see many new features for this docking mode, such as what we saw on the screens of the Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max smart.
The Google Pixel Tablet is said to arrive with Android 13, and we expect Google to update the device to Android 14 when it comes out at the end of August or in September. That is, assuming that the device had been unveiled before that date. The leaks claim that the tablet will also support stylus input, and we may see Google reveal its own stylus along with the new device.
design
Source: Google
The design of the upcoming Pixel Tablet is pretty standard, and there is nothing striking about its looks. The tablet doesn’t seem to be borrowing any design elements from the Pixel 7 series, or even the upcoming Pixel 6a or Pixel 7a. If anything, it borrows many elements from the Google Pixel 5 with its sleek looks and similar back design.
It has a regular rectangular shape with rounded edges. It appears to be a horizontally focused device, and Google has already introduced several new features in Android 12L, Android 13, and Android 14 that focus on improving the Android experience on foldable devices and large screens.
The back of the tablet appears to have pins. A magnet will also likely be included, which will be used to prop the tablet up on the Google Pixel Tablet Stand. It’s not clear what functionality these will bring, but we’re expecting wireless charging, and additional features similar to those we’ve seen on the Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max smart displays. The tablet will probably be oriented like a tablet when removed from the dock, and a docked smart display. We expect to see smart home controls, the ability to take calls, music player buttons, an easier way to browse the web, Google Assistant-specific features, and more.
Looking at the tablet from a horizontal angle, we can see a single rear camera. There is also a power button at the top that likely houses an in-display fingerprint reader and the volume rocker. The upper part will also contain a microphone. The left side contains holes for the USB-C port and two speakers. The right side appears to only contain two speakers and an additional microphone.
an offer
The Pixel tablet will reportedly have a 10.95-inch display with a resolution of 1600 x 1560. It is currently unclear what display panel the Pixel Tablet will use. We’re also unaware of the technology Google may be supplying the tablet with, and it’s up to anyone to guess if it will come with an LCD panel or an OLED screen. The refresh rate is also high in the rumor mill, but we’d expect 90Hz at least.
What we can tell from the renders from Google is that the front of the device will have rather large bezels. This should help users hold on to the device while using it. The frame will also house the front camera sensor, which is positioned horizontally at the top of the device.
camera
The tablet will come with a single rear camera. We don’t have much information about the sensor or details at the moment, but we do expect a sensor from a Pixel smartphone. Assuming it is a budget tablet, we can see a similar sensor present in the Pixel A-series devices, but we cannot rule out the same module that is also used in the flagship Pixel smartphones.
Previous leaks have claimed that the tablet lacks support for 4K video recording, many of the features found in the Pixel 7 series. If this is true, there is a possibility that Google is marketing this as a tablet that is meant to stay in your home. However, the front camera is rumored to have several features borrowed from the Nest Hub Max smart display to improve video calls.
battery
Given the 10.95-inch screen and compact form factor, we’d expect the battery cell to be anywhere between 7,000 to 8,000mAh. Keep in mind that this is all speculation, as Google has not disclosed any of these details.
What we do know is that the tablet will be powered by the Tensor G2 chip, and will likely come with Android 13 or Android 14 out of the box. Both operating systems are optimized and offer power saving features. The SoC must ensure that the device is up to date. Google has worked closely with app developers to further improve the Android experience for devices with large screens, and we expect the Pixel Tablet to deliver reasonable battery life.
What we want to see
The Google Pixel Tablet looks promising, although there are some unanswered concerns and questions. We don’t know how Google intends to market this device, and current rumors and leaks point to a tablet meant to act as a smart display with some Android/tablet functionality on the side.
It’s been a long time since Google unveiled a tablet, and we’d love to see the company come back with a device that’s capable and powerful enough to handle multitasking. We’d like to see the tablet play graphics-intensive games and a large, accurate screen to watch movies on. The speakers and their placement point to a stereo setup, which we hope sounds good, providing an immersive experience for listening to music and watching videos.
Video calls are also very important, since many people often make calls on larger screens. We’d like to see many more features implemented and brought over from the Google Nest Hub Max. It’s safe to say that we have high expectations for the upcoming tablet, and we’re looking forward to finally seeing it.
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Google Pixel 7
The new Google Pixel 7 is powered by the all-new Google Tensor G2 chipset. The device is paired with 8GB of memory, and has 128/256GB storage tiers. The phone comes with a greatly improved camera system, and is much more portable than the previous generation. The Pixel 7 is available in Obsidian, Lemongrass, and Snow colours.
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Google Pixel 7 Pro
Powered by the new Google Pixel Tensor, the Google Pixel 7 Pro delivers impressive graphics performance and computing power to let you easily play all your favorite games and multitask. The device also has a highly capable camera setup that is backed by a unique post-processing algorithm that helps in achieving great results.
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Google Pixel 6a
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