One of the main reasons users prefer Pixel-branded handsets is because they receive timley Android updates and security patches. The Google Pixel 3 range shipped with the latest Android 9 Pie. And now, it appears Google has already started testig the next version of Android on the Pixel 3 XL.
A Geekbench listing has allegedly been spotted which shows the Pixel 3 XL running Android Q. This, for obvious reasons, comes as a surprise given the fact that Google will reveal details about Android Q next year. Though, the listing seemingly suggests that Google has already started testing the next version of Android OS on the Pixel 3 XL. As per the listing, the Pixel 3 XL running Android Q pulled off single and multi core scores of 2404 amd 8510 respectively.
Android Q is the next version of Android that will arrive on supported Pixel-branded handsets in 2019, followed by smartphones from other manufacturers. Therefore, it’s rather suprising to see a listing with Google Pixel 3 XL running the forthcoming version of Android.
With that being said, Google also promised that it’ll offer comaptible smartphones an early chance to test Android Q. Hence, it’s possible that some testers might have been given early access to test Android Q build for the Pixel 3 XL.
That said, there’s also a possibilty that the listing is fake given that it has become rather easy to tweak Geekbench listings. Editing the build.prop with a different version of Android is one of the most common methods to tweak Geekbench listings. For now, nothing can be authecticated or verified, therefore, readers are advised to take this leak with a huge grain of salt.
