Early Google Pixel 12 series leak hints at big upgrades in display and software

Time moves quickly in the smartphone industry. Google recently, in August, released its flagship series, the Pixel 11 lineup. Now leaks about its next-generation Pixel 12 series are knocking the internet. It’s true that the Pixel 12 series is still a long way from its expected August 2027 debut, but tech giants like Google start preparing well in advance. A new report suggests that the company is already testing the phones and getting them ready for their next big Pixel moment.As reported by OvrPlus, four Google phones have appeared in the GSMA IMEI database, giving us an early look at what could be the Pixel 12 lineup. The listings reportedly include the standard Pixel 12, Pixel 12 Pro, Pixel 12 Pro XL and Pixel 12 Pro Fold. The appearance of these devices in the database does not confirm their final specifications, but it does suggest that development is already underway.The Pixel 12 is reportedly listed with model number GC0QU, while the Pixel 12 Pro carries the number GWU59. The larger Pixel 12 Pro XL is said to have appeared as G7U1Y, and the foldable Pixel 12 Pro Fold has reportedly been spotted with model number G4D5D.What to expect from the upcoming Pixel 12 seriesThe display could be one of the more interesting parts of the Pixel 12 series. According to the leak, the Pixel 12 may come with a 1080x2400-pixel display, while the Pixel 12 Pro could offer a 1280x2824 resolution. The Pixel 12 Pro XL is expected to go even higher with a 1344x2952 resolution. The Pixel 12 Pro Fold, however, appears to be the most interesting one. Its inner display is reportedly listed with a 2296x2404 resolution. For context, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold reportedly had a 2076x2152 resolution on its inner screen. If the leak is accurate, Google could be preparing a noticeably sharper display for its next foldable.There is also a fun little twist on the software side. The Pixel 12 series is reportedly being tested with Android 18, despite the phones being expected to launch only in August 2027. Since Google controls both the Pixel hardware and Android software, early testing could help the company fine-tune the experience well before the phones reach consumers.For now, all of this should be taken with a pinch of salt. The Pixel 12 series is still far from launch, and specifications can change during development. But if these early details are anything to go by, Google already has its next Pixel generation on the testing table.- Ends