Google Pixel XL
#2316
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
#1757Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Performance
67.376.0
Camera
57.181.3
Display
81.876.7
Battery
26.526.6
Build
94.174.1
Connectivity
66.369.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.055.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Nokia 8.1 has a larger 6.18-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, whereas the Nokia 8.1 utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 710.
- The Pixel XL's rear camera is 12.3 MP without optical image stabilization (OIS), compared to the Nokia 8.1's 12 MP camera with OIS, offering potentially better low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nokia 8.1 at 3500 mAh, compared to the Pixel XL's 3450 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- For software, the Pixel XL runs Android 7.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the Nokia 8.1 comes with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11, and is part of the Android One program, ensuring a cleaner software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Pixel XL has an aluminum frame with glass front and back, while the Nokia 8.1 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, making the Pixel XL slightly more premium in materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2018, December 05
Announced
2016, October 04
2018, October 16
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
Versions: Nokia 8.1 (Global); Nokia X7 (China)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.18"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
NEG
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 616
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
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
18W 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)
154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Blue, Silver, Steel, Copper, Iron, Steel
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 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass