Google and Foxconn reportedly investigating how a Pixel 3 XL got listed for sale before official launch in October

A dealer is selling the pre-released version of Pixel 3 XL smartphone for $2,000. The seller claims that these phones are genuine and cannot be remotely deactivated by Google. The Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL smartphones are expected to launch on October 4.

This Telegraqm handle directs users to another Telegram user who is selling stolen Pixel 3 XL units and that too for a whopping $2,000. The smartphones are said to be in limited quantity. As per a translated message, the seller of the Pixel 3 XL says, “Remains only 3 pcs. Google Pixel 3 XL I answer immediately to the most popular questions, the price is $2000 Payment is possible via PayPal or Bitcoin. The second is preferable because PayPal has a horse commission for international transfers. Dispatch is made from London via DHL or FedEx. Regarding the purchase, please contact [removed] Also I remind you that there is a large amount of Google Pixel 2XL at a good price. Please!”

It is not known how said Pixel 3 XL units were acquired. It is also unknown how many units have been sold till now. The most interesting thing which is claimed about these pre-launched phones is that these phones couldn’t be remotely deactivated by Google. Also, the leaks till now have shown only the ‘Clearly White’ variant of the smartphone. It is possible that all the different leak sources could have bought the phone from this particular dealer. If this is the case, we can expect more leaks in the coming weeks.