Google Pixel
#2408
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
#2278Category Breakdown
Google Pixel
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Performance
67.375.6
Camera
57.156.3
Display
80.256.5
Battery
22.822.7
Build
93.772.4
Connectivity
66.367.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.350.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel features a 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a smaller 4.6-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset, whereas the Xperia XZ1 Compact utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 835, providing better processing capabilities.
- The Pixel's rear camera has a 12.3 MP sensor, while the Xperia XZ1 Compact boasts a 19 MP camera, offering superior image quality.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Pixel at 2770 mAh and the Xperia at 2700 mAh, and both support 18W charging.
- The Pixel runs on Android 7.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the Xperia XZ1 Compact comes with Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 9.0, and features stereo speakers compared to the Pixel's mono output.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pixel using an aluminum and glass design, while the Xperia XZ1 Compact has a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2017
Announced
2016, October 04
2017
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.6"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
18W wired, QC3
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)
129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
143 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
N/A
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 (4CA) Cat15 800/75 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
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass