Google Pixel
#3668
Google Pixel XL
#3669Category Breakdown
Google Pixel
Google Pixel XL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.058.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12.3 MP
Main Camera Details
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
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
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes