Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs LG V20: specs comparison

posted by Peter K. / Oct 04, 2016, 2:03 PM

Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs LG V20: specs comparison

Packing a Snapdragon 821 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 32 or 128 gigs of native storage, and finally, a camera that is allegedly among the best ones in the class, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are here to wage war on the very best the Android market has to offer.

However, is this enough to shake up the high branches of the smartphone market and steal away some potential buyers from Samsung and LG, which have some pretty strong offerings in that niche, namely the Galaxy Note 7 and the LG V20?

Well, this remains to be seen. Until then, we can only entertain ourselves with specs comparisons that clearly show us how the Pixel XL stacks up against the aforementioned super-sized champs. Guess what, that's exactly what we're about to do right now!

Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs LG V20

Display

Display size

5.5 inches

5.7 inches

Resolution

1440 x 2560 pixels

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Pixel density

534 ppi

518 ppi

513 ppi

Technology

AMOLED

Super AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body ratio

71.22 %

78.16 %

72.40 %

Additional display

1040 x 160 pixels, Color, Touch screen: Yes, Capacitive

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Dual camera

Main camera

12.3 megapixels

12 megapixels

16 megapixels

Hardware Features

Laser and Phase detection autofocus

Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus

Optical image stabilization, Laser autofocus

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm

Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.5"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"

Second camera

8 megapixels

Hardware Features

Ultra-wide

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

Features

Video calling, Video sharing

Video calling

Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing

Front

8 megapixels

5 megapixels

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Design

Dimensions

6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches (154.72 x 75.74 x 8.6 mm)

6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 inches (153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm)

6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches (159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm)

Weight

5.93 oz (168 g)

5.96 oz (169 g)

6.14 oz (174 g)

Materials

Back: Aluminum, Glass

Back: Aluminum

Resistance

Splash, Dust; IP 53

Water, Dust; IP 68

Shock; MIL-STD-810 certified

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Iris scanner, Fingerprint (touch)

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Notification light

Stylus, Touch sensitive control keys

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996

Processor

Quad-core, 2150 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit

Quad-core, 2150 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm

GPU

Adreno 530

RAM

4 GB LPDDR4

OS

Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)

Android (6.0 Marshmallow)

Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), LG UX UI

Battery

Capacity

3450 mAh

3500 mAh

3200 mAh

Charging

Yes

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Talk time

32.00 hours

14.17 hours

Stand-by time

21.8 days (522 hours)

17.8 days (426 hours)

Internet use

LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours

Music playback

130.00 hours

Video playback

14.00 hours

Shopping information

MSRP price

$ 869

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18 Comments

1. Nathan_ingx

Posts: 4769; Member since: Mar 07, 2012

The shape looks iPhone-ish. I'll take V20 if I had to choose.

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 2:06 PM 3

8. My1cent

Posts: 370; Member since: Jan 30, 2014

Why did they take fingerprint reader off the bottom bezel?

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 3:21 PM 0

12. Settings

Posts: 2943; Member since: Jul 02, 2014

COURAGE!

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 6:26 PM 2

18. Nathan_ingx

This time, it's "Hope".

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 9:44 PM 0

2. manojmcn

Posts: 633; Member since: Jul 16, 2015

Samsung should thank Google. These pixel phones make Note7 look even more awesome.

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 2:12 PM 15

3. dbmcelroy

Posts: 44; Member since: Nov 10, 2015

v 20 has band 66 support

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 2:30 PM 0

4. box14380

Posts: 43; Member since: Nov 28, 2013

Nah, the Pixel's design is just an iPhone with Google's Android OS. This is not a deal breaker. My device Note7 and the S6 edge and S7 edge is a lot sexier than the Google Pixel as an iPhone-ish mock-up. Com'on Alphabet/Google, use your money to produce a phone with good design.

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 2:37 PM 4

5. frankg

Posts: 173; Member since: May 14, 2014

OIS??? Really, I don't think so. Is PA sure that the phone has OIS? I think they are using some gimmick.

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 2:41 PM 0

7. My1cent

No OIS for Pixel XL

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 3:12 PM 0

14. MrElectrifyer

Posts: 3960; Member since: Oct 21, 2014

WTF!? You serious? Haven't watched their keynote yet, but the Pixel is really starting to sound like merely a pixel in the competition's rare view mirror...

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 6:30 PM 0

15. ibend

Posts: 6747; Member since: Sep 30, 2014

it have software-based OIS (kinda like xperia's steadyshot) guess, it wont be that much shaky, and that (slightly) bigger sensor may help for low light condition... (or it will be the failest nexus ever)

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 9:03 PM 0

6. talon95

Posts: 994; Member since: Jul 31, 2012

It should be 0.2" shorter. It should have f1.8 lens. And it should have wireless charging under the back glass. Other than that it's really great. Although ideally I would like to see stereo speakers and more unique design language. Anything to set it apart from the bland iPhone clones.

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 2:49 PM 0

9. shy2papa

Posts: 336; Member since: Jan 23, 2010

I will rather take exploding Samsung Galaxy note 7 or the LG v20 than the ugly thing Google calls a phone.

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 3:23 PM 1

10. Xperia14

Posts: 1208; Member since: Sep 01, 2015

It looks like Samsung forgot to add the bezels with the Note 7. It looks so compact next to the Pixel and V20.

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 6:07 PM 0

11. nate358

Posts: 63; Member since: Dec 24, 2013

Add ZTE Axon 7 to the list

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 6:09 PM 1

13. MrElectrifyer

It's really amazing how the Note 7 packs a bigger battery, bigger screen, an S-Pen, an Iris Scanner, IP 68 Water Resistance, and even more ports/hardware, all for just 3 oz more than the pixel. Sure can't wait to get the Exynos variant.

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 6:27 PM 2

16. ibend

it even has smaller body than pixel XL

posted on Oct 04, 2016, 9:04 PM 1

17. XperiaG

Posts: 178; Member since: Jun 06, 2016

ok so I won't take the Pixel... It is not as awesome as Google promised and looks like an Iphone... now the Samsung nope, I want to survive to my phone and they are like a hand grenade... and LG... I have nothing bad to say... so among this 3 I'll take the LG... also it is prettier.