Apparently, Google is working on a mid-range Google Bonito handset that takes power from the latest Snapdragon 710 chip. Unfortunately, it targets in Indian market only. Keep reading for more info!

The early stage of Google Bonito handset

There are no specific details regarding the phone since it has gone into development just a month ago; and will be ready starting 2019. This claim also contradicts the initial rumour about a mid-range Google Pixel device coming in August of this year. But since we haven’t heard anything about it so far (no certification, no benchmark sheets, no solid evidence); we can safely assume that they’ve pushed the launch date to the beginning of 2019.

The device is apparently codenamed “bonito”, which makes sense considering that the company tends to name its hardware projects after sea life. However, this early in the development cycle, everything is still not in the clear. So even if this rumour is true, the project could still change or even shut down in the future. On a side note, Qualcomm has just unveiled the Snapdragon 710 chip, the first entry in its 700 mobile platform series.

The company is holding to the same promises with the 710 that it first promoted; when it announced the line in February. That includes double the AI performance compared to the previous Snapdragon 660. Also, Qualcomm says it should offer improvements in a variety of applications from voice-based user interfaces to photography. Snapdragon 710 smartphones will also be the first Qualcomm platforms to support 4K resolution.

Google Bonito release date and price

As mentioned above, it’s still too early to make any guess or speculations about the phone’s details, nor even the release date. If things go as planned, then the Google Bonito could make its debut at the beginning of 2019 and have a price tag around $400 to $600.