Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel XL vs Google Pixel 8
Comparison between Google Pixel XL and Google Pixel 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 7.5 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel XL, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 534 ppi
- against 428 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 187 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Google Pixel 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,575 mAh
- against 3,450 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,158,631 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,554 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,851 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.37 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.70 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Black, Green, Pink, Cyan, Grey, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 187 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.2 % | 87 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh | 4,575 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 18 W |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 552 h | — |
| Music playback time | 130 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi Best value | 428 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.164 :1 | 1,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA | NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.89 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.44 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 |
