Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 4 XL vs Google Pixel 5
Comparison between Google Pixel 4 XL and Google Pixel 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 5, ahead on Design & display, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4 XL, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 403,267
- against 330,500
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 537 ppi
- against 432 ppi
- Display Diagonal
- 6.3″
- against 6″
Google Pixel 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,080 mAh
- against 3,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Weight
- 151 g
- against 193 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 403,267 Best value | 330,500 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz, 3x2.42 GHz, and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime core, one 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold core, and six 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Orange | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Body Height | 160.4 mm | 144.7 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 151 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.3 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 4,080 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 2 W | 12 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,040 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 537 ppi Best value | 432 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, eSIM, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ANT+, Three Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G020P, G020, GA01181-US, GA01182-US, GA01180-US | GD1YQ, GTT9Q, G5NZ6 |
