Google Pixel XL
#2316
Nokia Lumia 1020
#3186Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Nokia Lumia 1020
Performance
67.356.1
Camera
57.165.0
Display
81.879.0
Battery
26.518.9
Build
94.186.8
Connectivity
66.354.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.043.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a more premium build with an aluminum and glass design, while the Nokia Lumia 1020 has a plastic back and frame, making it slightly heavier and bulkier.
- The Pixel XL offers a larger 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, compared to the Lumia's 4.5-inch AMOLED display at 768 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset and has a quad-core CPU, providing superior processing capabilities over the Lumia's dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus.
- The camera on the Lumia 1020 is significantly more advanced with a 41 MP sensor and optical image stabilization, while the Pixel XL has a 12.3 MP camera that excels in software processing.
- The Pixel XL's battery capacity is also larger at 3450 mAh, compared to the Lumia's 2000 mAh, allowing for longer usage.
- Lastly, the Pixel XL runs on Android 7.1, offering a more modern software experience compared to the Lumia's Windows Phone 8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Nokia Lumia 1020
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2013, July 22
Announced
2016, October 04
2013, July 11
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
Also known as Nokia EOS, Nokia 909, Nokia RM-875, Nokia RM-877, Nokia RM-876
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~332 ppi density)
PPI
1440
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 225
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (Telefonica exclusive)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon & LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BV-5XW)
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
N/A
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)
130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm, 96.9 cc (5.13 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
Weight
168 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Yellow, white, black, red (AT&T exclusive)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
1.23 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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 Cat3 100/50 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, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer