Google Pixel
#2408
Google Pixel XL
#2316Category Breakdown
Google Pixel
Google Pixel XL
Performance
67.367.3
Camera
57.157.1
Display
80.281.8
Battery
22.826.5
Build
93.794.1
Connectivity
66.366.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.350.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel features a 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Google Pixel XL has a larger 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset and offer similar performance with 4GB of RAM, but the Pixel XL has a larger battery capacity of 3450 mAh compared to the Pixel's 2770 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both phones featuring a 12.3 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, ensuring comparable photo quality.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and aluminum frame, but the Pixel XL is slightly heavier at 168g versus the Pixel's 143g.
- Both devices run on Android 7.1 (Nougat) and are upgradable to Android 10, offering a consistent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel
Google Pixel XL
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2016, October 20
Announced
2016, October 04
2016, October 04
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
Versions: Global, USA, North America
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
143 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer