Google Pixel XL
#3669
Huawei Nexus 6P
#2865Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Huawei Nexus 6P
Performance
54.360.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.059.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a slightly smaller 5.5-inch AMOLED display compared to the 5.7-inch OLED display of the Huawei Nexus 6P, both with the same 1440 x 2560 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, offering better efficiency and speed than the Nexus 6P's Snapdragon 810.
- Both devices have a 12.3 MP rear camera, but the Pixel XL supports more advanced video recording options, including 1080p at higher frame rates.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3450 mAh, but the Pixel XL supports faster 18W charging compared to the 15W of the Nexus 6P.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 4 and aluminum frames, but the Pixel XL is slightly lighter.
- Software-wise, the Pixel XL runs Android 7.1 and offers a more recent upgrade path compared to the Nexus 6P's Android 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Huawei Nexus 6P
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2015
Announced
2016, October 04
2015
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
AMOLED
OLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB 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
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 3.06 x 0.29 in)
Weight
168 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Aluminium, Graphite, Frost
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
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, with front stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes