Google Pixel XL
#2316
Meizu 15 Plus
#1817Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Meizu 15 Plus
Performance
67.377.6
Camera
57.181.3
Display
81.884.3
Battery
26.526.6
Build
94.10.2
Connectivity
66.357.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
50.054.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Meizu 15 Plus has a slightly lighter build with a more compact design.
- Both devices have AMOLED displays, but the Meizu's 5.95-inch Super AMOLED screen offers a slightly lower pixel density compared to the Pixel XL's 5.5-inch AMOLED display.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by the Snapdragon 821, while the Meizu utilizes the Exynos 8895, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- The Pixel XL's camera has a 12.3 MP rear sensor without OIS, whereas the Meizu's 12 MP rear camera includes OIS and a higher-resolution 20 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Meizu having a marginally larger 3500 mAh battery and faster charging at 24W compared to the Pixel's 3450 mAh and 18W.
- Both run on Android Nougat, but the Pixel XL offers a more stock Android experience, while the Meizu runs on Flyme OS with stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Meizu 15 Plus
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2018
Announced
2016, October 04
2018
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.95"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~494 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Exynos 8895 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 530
Mali-G71 MP20
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.55 µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS20 MP, 1/2.8", 1.0 µm, AF, portraits only
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Six-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
24W 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)
153.8 x 78.3 x 7.3 mm (6.06 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight
168 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Gray, Yakin, Ink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS, QZSS
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 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer