Google has recently launched two new devices which the company has proudly proclaimed to be its own design and concept. Both the hardware and the software aspect of the new Google Pixel and Pixel XL have been designed by the company itself.
However, numerous fans were then quick to point out that Google may have copied Apple's concept, in that their new smartphones do look quite similar to the recently released Apple iPhone 7.
The new Google Pixel devices are the successors to Google's Nexus brand, a brand which has now apparently been completely scrapped by the company. Despite being manufactured by HTC, the devices also no longer bears any mark of the manufacturer and instead simply sports Google's new Pixel branding.
It is undeniable that the new Pixel smartphones do bear a striking resemblance to the Apple iPhone 7. The similarities starts with device's rounded design, antenna lines, and their overall look. However, the similarities end there as the Google Pixel does have its own unique design elements that distinguishes it from Apple's flagship.
A closer look between both devices will reveal that Google has opted to place their fingerprint sensor on the back of the device. The Pixel also has a distinct plastic panel on the upper half of its rear, which creates a sort of two-tone look.
As for their hardware, the Google Pixel sports a more high resolution screen with its AMOLED 5.0-inch display having a full HD 1080p resolution. The iPhone 7's 4.7-inch display on the other hand only has a 750p resolution.
Several reports have also revealed that the Pixel's camera is slightly better than that on the iPhone 7, but only by a small margin. The Pixel's 12.3 megapixel camera apparently produces crispier images overall.
The biggest frustration amongst consumers, however, has been the Pixel's lack of waterproofing, a feature that is becoming quite common in modern day flagships. Fortunately, the Pixel does make up for it by sporting a 3.5mm headphone jack.
