Google Pixel XL
#2316
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
#1075Category Breakdown
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Performance
67.367.2
Camera
57.194.7
Display
81.884.3
Battery
26.587.4
Build
94.193.2
Connectivity
66.365.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.063.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel XL and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge both feature a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, but the Pixel uses AMOLED while the S7 edge employs Super AMOLED technology.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel XL is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, while the S7 edge uses the Snapdragon 820, with both having 4GB of RAM.
- The Pixel XL's rear camera is 12.3 MP without optical image stabilization (OIS), whereas the S7 edge has a 12 MP camera with OIS, offering better low-light performance.
- The Pixel XL has a 3450 mAh battery compared to the S7 edge's 3600 mAh, with the latter supporting wireless charging.
- Both devices have a premium build quality with glass and aluminum materials, but the S7 edge is slightly lighter and thinner.
- The Pixel XL runs a more recent version of Android out of the box, providing a cleaner software experience compared to the S7 edge's TouchWiz UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
General
Release Date
2016, October 20
2016
Announced
2016, October 04
2016
Description
Versions: Global, USA, North America
Versions: G935A (AT&T); G935P (Sprint); G935V (Verizon); G935T (T-Mobile); G935R (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
15W wired, QC2Wireless
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)
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight
168 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Coral Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
0.64 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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 (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
microUSB 2.0, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2