Here's where you can buy the Pixel and Pixel XL in India.
The Pixel and Pixel XL are now official, and the phones are all set to debut in India later this month. Pre-orders kick off on October 13, with in-store availability commencing shortly thereafter.
The Pixel and Pixel XL are targeted at the high-end segment, offering the latest internal hardware in the form of a 2.15GHz Snapdragon 821 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 32GB or 128GB storage, 12.3MP camera, 8MP front shooter, and USB-C. The Pixel has a 5-inch Full HD display, with the Pixel XL sporting a 5.5-inch QHD panel.
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The phones will be available in Quite Black and Very Silver color options in India, with both the 32GB and 128GB storage variants available. The 32GB Pixel will retail for ₹57,000 ($855), putting it squarely in S7 edge and iPhone 7 territory.
Buy the Pixel and Pixel XL at Flipkart
Flipkart will sell both the Pixel and Pixel XL in India. Pricing for the 32GB Pixel will be ₹57,000, and as is often the case, we'll likely see several launch offers to incentivize the phone. For now, Flipkart is focusing on its Big Billion Days sale, but we should see more information regarding the phones next week.
Buy the Pixel and Pixel XL at Reliance Digital
Both the Pixel and Pixel XL will be coming to Reliance Digital. We'll have to wait until next week to know more about the pricing and availability, but it is likely that both phones will make their way to a majority of Reliance Digital's outlets across the country.
Buy the Pixel and Pixel XL at Croma
Alongside Reliance Digital, the Pixel and Pixel XL will be sold at Croma. The site is usually one of the best when it comes to financing schemes, so if you're interested in buying Google's latest, check back on October 13 to know more about EMI options and availability.
This time around, Google is focusing its attention on after-sales support, and has mentioned that Pixel and Pixel XL customers will be able to call a dedicated toll-free number for any assistance. For any hardware-related issues, you'll be able to 54 walk in service centres in over 30 cities across the country.
What's your take on the ₹57,000 price tag for the Pixel in India?
