Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel XL vs Google Pixel
Comparison between Google Pixel XL and Google Pixel: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel XL, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 2.1 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,450 mAh
- against 2,770 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 534 ppi
- against 441 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 71.2 %
- against 69 %
Google Pixel, if you care about…
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 168 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo cores and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Design
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Black, Silver, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 143.8 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.2 % Best value | 69 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Splash Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh Best value | 2,770 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery |
| Talk time | 32 h Best value | 26 h |
| Standby time | 552 h Best value | 456 h |
| Music playback time | 130 h Best value | 110 h |
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi Best value | 441 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.164 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.0, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.89 W/kg Best value | 0.92 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 0.58 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg Best value | 0.33 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.44 W/kg Best value | 0.61 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
