Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Comparison between Google Pixel XL and Samsung Galaxy Note FE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,450 mAh
- against 3,200 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 534 ppi
- against 515 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy Note FE, if you care about…
- Usable Surface
- 79 %
- against 71.2 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 5.7″
- against 5.5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Mali-T880 MP12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core processor with 4 × 2.3 GHz Mongoose cores and 4 × 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Black, Blue, Gold, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 153.5 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.2 % | 79 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh Best value | 3,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Talk time | 32 h Best value | 23 h |
| Standby time | 552 h | — |
| Music playback time | 130 h Best value | 68 h |
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi Best value | 515 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.164 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual 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 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, ANT+, USB Type-C, USB 3.1 |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.89 W/kg | 0.46 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 1.16 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 | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-N935F, SM-N935L, SM-N935S, SM-N935K |
Features
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Note FE |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Voice command, Samsung Pay |
