Google Pixel 3A XL leak puts camera right in your face
The rumored phone could make an appearance at next week's Google I/O.
The Pixel 3 XL shown here was released last fall.
Editors' Note, May 7, 2019: CNET's Google Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL reviews are here. Read more about both phones and why Google decided to release these budget handsets.
As Google I/O quickly approaches, we're seeing more leaks about a rumored low-priced variant of the Pixel 3 phone.
I/O, the search giant's annual developer conference, runs May 7 to 9 in Mountain View, California.
On Wednesday, Slashleaks tweeted a photo of what may be the packaging for the rumored Google Pixel 3A XL.
#Google - #Pixel3a - Google Pixel 3a XL packaging https://t.co/EvJmyYu3fP pic.twitter.com/qiLrPwJxi9
— /LEAKS (@Slashleaks) May 1, 2019
The leaked image of the packaging shows the back of a white Pixel 3A XL with the camera in the upper corner and the flash right next to it. There's also a fingerprint sensor in the center of the back. On the side in yellow is the phone's power button.
Along with this image of possible packaging comes a landing page on India-based online retailer Flipkart that's promoting "something big" for the Pixel universe.
"Help is on the way. Something big is coming to the Pixel universe. Know more on May 8," the page states. This date would be right in the middle of Google I/O.
Flipkart landing page for Google Pixel.
Pixel 3 rumors started circulating late last year. It's possible the phone may come with a plastic case instead of glass. A lower priced variant of the Pixel 3 could be what Google needs right now as its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones aren't exactly flying off of shelves.
Google didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
