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

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