Google Pixel XL

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 71%
Highlights
5.5 inches AMOLED
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
4 GB RAM
12.3 MP
3450 mAh with 18W charging

Quick Summary

Striking a masterclass balance between cost and capability, the Google Pixel XL is a versatile mid-range smartphone designed for the modern user. It runs on Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, which pairs beautifully with its 5.5 inches AMOLED display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. It effortlessly handles daily applications and moderate tasks, drawing power from a 3450 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 61%
Display 81%
Camera 69%
Battery 68%
Memory 90%

Launch

Status Discontinued

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

Main Camera

Single
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
Features Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video 1080p@30fps

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
Features Water-repellent coating
Colors Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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 (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
SIM Nano-SIM

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 Storage 32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Storage Type UFS 2.0
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning 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 18W wired, PD

Miscellaneous

SAR 0.89 W/kg (head)   0.56 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.25 W/kg (head)   0.44 W/kg (body)

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