Google Pixel XL
#2316
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
#3667Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Performance
67.344.2
Camera
57.147.4
Display
81.879.1
Battery
26.520.9
Build
94.188.1
Connectivity
66.355.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.039.4
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
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, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
16 MP, 1/2.33", 24-240mm, 10x optical zoom, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Xenon flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
White, Dynamic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
0.35 W/kg (head) 1.05 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 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass