Google Pixel XL specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Google Pixel XL
Brand: Google
SKU: P-89Z-UBULN
Rating: 4.9 (822 reviews)

Released 2016, October 20 168g, 8.5mm thickness Android 7.1, up to Android 10 32GB/128GB storage, no card slot
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) Adreno 530 Nano-SIM About 448 USD
5.5" 1440x2560 pixels
12MP 2160p
4GB RAM Snapdragon 821
3450mAh Li-Ion

Google Pixel XL overview

Google Pixel XL is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2016, October 20. Google Pixel XL has 5.5 inch, AMOLED, a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Google Pixel XL uses Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) chipset, Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) CPU, Adreno 530 GPU. It supports 2G, 4G, GPRS, EDGE networks with Nano-SIM. It has 12MP Single main camera, 8MP Single selfie camera. Google Pixel XL uses Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Google Pixel XL is about 448 USD.

Score the key features of Google Pixel XL compared to the other phones on the market:

CPU Cores: 56 / 100 points
Camera pixels: 44 / 100 points
Screen resolution: 96 / 100 points
Battery capacity: 81 / 100 points
Price: 50 / 100 points

Google Pixel XL full specifications

VERSIONS: GLOBAL\|USA/NA
Versions: Global, USA, North America
NETWORK
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
LAUNCH
Announced	2016, October 04. Released 2016, October 20
Status	Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions	154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight	168 g (5.93 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM
	Water-repellent coating
DISPLAY
Type	AMOLED
Size	5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
PLATFORM
OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU	Adreno 530
MEMORY
Card slot	No
Internal	32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
	UFS 2.0
MAIN CAMERA
Single	12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF
Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single	8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video	1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.0
FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Fast charging 18W USB Power Delivery
Stand-by	Up to 552 h (3G)
Talk time	Up to 32 h (3G)
Music play	Up to 130 h
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
SAR	0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.25 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)
Price	About 448 USD
TESTS
Performance	Basemark OS II 2.0: 2281 Basemark X: 30861
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.164 (sunlight)
Camera	Photo / Video
Battery life	Endurance rating 78h