Google Pixel XL vs Google Pixel
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
71.22 %
68.88 %
Features
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP 53
Splash, Dust; IP 53
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Notification light
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue
Black, Gray, White
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
aptX-HD
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB, not expandable
128 GB, not expandable
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.0
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.0
Features
Mass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
LTE (TDD)
Bands 41
Bands 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
2770 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes
Yes
Talk time
the average is 20 h (1205 min)
the average is 20 h (1205 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (509 h)
the average is 21 days (509 h)
Internet use
LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
LTE: 13 hours; Wi-Fi: 13 hours
Music playback
130.00 hours
110.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
13.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Haptic feedback
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Feb 12, 2017
Feb 12, 2017
Measured SAR
Head
0.89 W/kg
0.92 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
1900 MHz
Body
0.56 W/kg
0.58 W/kg
Measured in
1900 MHz
1900 MHz
Simultaneous Transmission
1.15 W/kg
1.08 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.56 W/kg
0.58 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
USB-C 18W adaptor with USB-PD, A-C cable (USB 3.0), C-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool, Quick switch adapter, In box promos and collateral
MSRP price
$ 869
$ 749
