Any pill model goes to have a tough time competing with Apple’s iPad vary, however one potential strategy is to undercut Apple’s slates. It doesn’t appear to be this can be Google’s strategy with its forthcoming Pixel Pill although, as a value leak suggests it would price greater than the iPad 10.9 (2022), which is the most cost effective iPad mannequin Apple at present sells.

Based on Roland Quandt (opens in new tab) – a leaker with an excellent observe file – the Google Pixel Pill will retail for between €600 and €650 (round $660 / £530 / AU$980 to $715 / £575 / AU$1,060). That’s a mid-range value, however it’s increased than the €589 beginning value of the iPad 10.9 (2022) in France.

That stated, you solely get 64GB of storage with the iPad for that cash, whereas the Pixel Pill begins at 128GB, in response to Quandt; with a 256GB mannequin additionally apparently being made.

Google Pixel Pill: 128 or 256GB, “Porcelain” or “Haze”, pricing appears like 600-650 Euros.April 19, 2023

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Quandt moreover says that the pill’s colours can be referred to as Haze and Porcelain. We’ve already seen official photographs exhibiting inexperienced and white/beige colorways, so we will assume Haze is the previous and Porcelain the latter.

Again with regards to value although, there are another particulars not included in Quandt’s tweet which might make the Pixel Pill a bit extra palatable, as 9to5Google (opens in new tab) not too long ago claimed to have realized {that a} Charging Speaker Dock will include the slate.

Google has already proven this accent off, however it wasn’t beforehand clear whether or not it could be bought individually or come included with the pill.

The reply could be each, as whereas 9to5Google says it will likely be included within the Pixel Pill value, an Amazon itemizing suggests it could be bought individually too (presumably in case you need multiple to have a number of docking factors round your home, or break yours).

The itemizing has since been eliminated, however not earlier than being noticed by 9to5Google (opens in new tab) and 9to5Toys (opens in new tab), and it included a value of $129 (round £105 / AU$190). That’s fairly costly, however makes the rumored value of the Pixel Pill rather more attractive for those who’re getting each the slate and this dock for that cash.

It might appear odd not to have the ability to purchase the Pixel Pill with out the dock although, so we’d take the declare that the 2 come collectively as commonplace with a pinch of salt. If you can too purchase the pill individually although, then it’s nonetheless attainable that Quandt’s value leak is for the bundle.

As a lot a sensible show as a pill

So there are some unanswered questions there. Both approach, that dock could possibly be the principle motive consumers may contemplate this over an iPad. It turns Google’s pill into a sensible show, with presumably higher audio system than the pill has, whereas additionally protecting it charged.

As such, for anybody who needs a slate that additionally features as a sensible show, this could possibly be a tempting purchase, however it stays to be seen how many individuals that can be.

We must always have a clearer thought quickly, as most leaks recommend the Pixel Pill can be introduced at Google IO 2023 on Could 10, alongside the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold, each of that are additionally rumored to have increased costs than you may need hoped.