Google Pixel XL
#2316
OnePlus X
#3312Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
OnePlus X
Performance
67.359.0
Camera
57.136.6
Display
81.880.2
Battery
26.522.1
Build
94.191.7
Connectivity
66.342.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.042.1
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a more premium build quality with a combination of Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, compared to the OnePlus X's Gorilla Glass 3 and aluminum frame.
- The Pixel XL has a larger 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in sharper visuals than the OnePlus X's 5.0-inch 1080 x 1920 pixel display.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 801 in the OnePlus X.
- The Pixel XL's camera also outperforms the OnePlus X, featuring a 12.3 MP rear camera capable of 4K video, while the OnePlus X has a 13 MP rear camera limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel XL at 3450 mAh compared to the OnePlus X's 2525 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android, but the Pixel XL offers a more recent software experience with Android 7.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the OnePlus X is limited to Android 6.0.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
OnePlus X
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"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB 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
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.14µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
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
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
2525 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2525 mAh, non-removable
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)
140 x 69 x 6.9 mm (5.51 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
Weight
168 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Onyx, Ceramic, Champagne
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
1.11 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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, 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
microUSB 2.0
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), OxygenOS 2.2.3
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity