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| Global Score | |
| 81.3 | 80.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| 2016-10-20 | 2016-10-20 |
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches | 5.66 x 2.74 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black, Gray and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 869.00 | $ 299.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2770mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 4.72 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Pixel XL is a little bit better than the Google Pixel, having an 81.3 score against 80.2. The Google Pixel XL is a heavier cellphone than the Google Pixel, but both are 0.34inches thick. The Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL feature really similar processing units, both of them have a Quad-Core processing unit and the same RAM amount.
The Google Pixel XL features just a bit better looking screen than Google Pixel, because it has a quite greater count of pixels per screen inch, a little bit larger display and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The Google Pixel counts with a camera that's just as good as the Google Pixel XL one, they have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the same video frame rates, the same resolution back-facing camera, a F2 aperture and the same back camera sensor size.
The Google Pixel's storage capacity to store more apps and games is very similar to Google Pixel XL's one, they have equal internal storage capacity. The Google Pixel XL has superior battery lifetime than Google Pixel, because it has a 25% larger battery capacity.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Pixel, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy Google Pixel XL, otherwise you can save some money and get the Google Pixel, giving up some features and specifications.
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