Google Pixel XL
#3669
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
#4182Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
45.447.0
Display
79.579.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.875.8
Overall
58.057.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL features a more premium build quality with an aluminum and glass design, while the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom has a bulkier plastic construction.
- The Pixel XL offers a larger 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, compared to the S4 Zoom's 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the dual-core processor and 1.5GB of RAM in the S4 Zoom.
- The Pixel XL's camera, while having a lower 12.3 MP count, benefits from advanced software processing, whereas the S4 Zoom boasts a 16 MP camera with 10x optical zoom and OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel XL at 3450 mAh compared to the S4 Zoom's 2330 mAh, and the Pixel runs a more recent version of Android, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2013
Announced
2016, October 04
2013
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom C1010, C101
Display
Size
5.5"
4.3"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
1440
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Pega-Dual +XMM6262
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 530
Mali-400
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
16 MP, 1/2.33", 24-240mm, 10x optical zoom, AF, OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
1.9 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm (4.94 x 2.5 x 0.61 in)
Weight
168 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
White, Dynamic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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 21.1/5.76 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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes