As fans await for the expected unveiling of the Surface Phone this month, they also cannot help but compare the upcoming instalment to the recently released Google Pixel. Both smartphones have long been awaited by tech users and gadget lovers because of the high-tech features they promised. Here is a look at how the two smartphones fair when compared:
Camera
The Google Pixel is dubbed as the "highest rated smartphone camera, ever." It boasts quality photos even in low-light. It also has a wide range of photo effects that can be applied on the pictures taken using its 12.3MP main shooter. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface phone is thought to have a 20MP rear camera with a powerful Carl Zeiss lens. This will ensure clearer and more vibrant photos from your smartphone.
Display and processor
The 5-inch display of the Google Pixel has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It has a clear and brilliant display to give a better user experience. The smartphone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 821.For the Surface phone, it could have a 5.7-inch screen with 2K resolution. Microsoft is also expected to use the Snapdragon 830 processor for the upcoming release.
Other features
Google Pixel's design is virtual reality friendly. Movie fans and gaming aficionados can enjoy watching and playing their VR games using the device. The phone was also discovered to be more water resistant than what was indicated on its label. For its part, the upcoming Surface phone is believed to come with a fingerprint sensor on its display. Support for Win32 applications could also be included in the Microsoft offering.
Price
The Google Pixel sells for $649 for the 32GB variant. Buyers can choose from blue, gray and black colors for this smartphone. Meanwhile, the Surface Phone could be pegged around $700 to $1000.
