Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Meizu Pro 7 Plus
Performance
67.381.5
Camera
57.137.5
Display
81.884.3
Battery
26.526.6
Build
94.177.8
Connectivity
66.357.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.049.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a glass front and aluminum frame with a weight of 168g, while the Meizu Pro 7 Plus has a similar build but is slightly heavier at 170g.
- The Pixel XL has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Pro 7 Plus offers a slightly larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset, whereas the Pro 7 Plus uses a Helio X30, with the latter offering more cores but potentially less efficiency.
- The Pixel XL's rear camera is 12.3 MP, while the Pro 7 Plus has a 12 MP camera, with the Pixel providing superior selfie capabilities at 8 MP compared to the Pro 7 Plus's 16 MP.
- The Pixel XL has a 3450mAh battery with 18W charging, while the Pro 7 Plus has a slightly larger 3500mAh battery with faster 24W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the Pixel XL offers a more streamlined software experience with timely updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Meizu Pro 7 Plus
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2017
Announced
2016, October 04
2017
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6799 Helio X30 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Deca-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A73, 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A35, 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 530
PowerVR 7XTP
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/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
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, 45% in 30 min
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)
157.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm (6.19 x 3.04 x 0.29 in)
Weight
168 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Black, gold, silver
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 / HSPA / EVDO / 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 a/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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
