Google Pixel XL
#2316
Huawei Nexus 6P
#1962Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Huawei Nexus 6P
Performance
67.367.8
Camera
57.154.5
Display
81.879.9
Battery
26.526.5
Build
94.190.8
Connectivity
66.366.8
Audio
8.999.1
Overall
50.053.0
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
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, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Aluminium, Graphite, Frost
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
1.49 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with front stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer