Google Pixel C
#4281
Nvidia Shield
#3973Category Breakdown
Google Pixel C
Nvidia Shield
Performance
64.360.9
Camera
19.148.9
Display
60.660.6
Battery
38.936.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.520.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
34.937.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel C features a more premium build quality with a silver aluminum finish and larger dimensions, weighing 517g compared to the Nvidia Shield's 390g plastic design.
- Its 10.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a higher resolution of 2560 x 1800 pixels, resulting in sharper visuals than the Shield's 8-inch display at 1920 x 1200 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel C is powered by the Nvidia Tegra X1 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Tegra K1 in the Shield.
- The Pixel C's camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera, while the Shield has a 5 MP rear camera, making the Pixel C more suitable for photography.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Pixel C at 9240mAh, compared to the Shield's 5400mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android, but the Pixel C supports a more recent version, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel C
Nvidia Shield
General
Release Date
2015, December 08
2014
Announced
2015, September 29
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.2"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
2560 x 1800 pixels (~308 ppi density)
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI
2560
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra X1
Nvidia Tegra K1
CPU
Quad-core 1.9 GHz
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
Nvidia Maxwell
ULP GeForce Kepler (192 cores)
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
9240 mAh
5400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 9240 mAh, non-removable (34.2 Wh)
Li-Ion 5400 mAh, non-removable (19.75 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
242 x 179 x 7 mm (9.53 x 7.05 x 0.28 in)
221 x 126 x 9.2 mm (8.70 x 4.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight
517 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver Aluminum
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass