Google Pixel XL
#2316
Samsung Galaxy J4
#3220Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy J4
Performance
67.354.0
Camera
57.127.9
Display
81.880.4
Battery
26.524.2
Build
94.182.7
Connectivity
66.347.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.042.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a premium build with a glass front and aluminum back, while the Samsung Galaxy J4 has a plastic back and frame, making the Pixel feel more robust.
- Both phones have a 5.5-inch display, but the Pixel's AMOLED panel offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the J4's 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the J4's Exynos 7570.
- The Pixel's camera excels with a 12.3 MP rear sensor capable of 4K video, while the J4 has a 13 MP rear camera limited to 1080p video.
- The Pixel also has a larger 3450 mAh battery compared to the J4's 3000 mAh, contributing to better longevity.
- Lastly, the Pixel runs on a more recent version of Android, offering a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy J4
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2018
Announced
2016, October 04
2018
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
Versions: J400F/DS (Global DS); J400G/DS
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1440
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 530
Mali-T720 MP2
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
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
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, 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)
151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
168 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Black, Gold, Orchid Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
0.36 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
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 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity