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Google Pixel XL

Quick Overview & Expert Insights

Google Pixel XL was announced in October 2016. Google Pixel XL is powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm), optimized for AI-driven tasks, photography, and smooth real-world usage, with benchmark figures such as AnTuTu score of 165,000 and Geekbench score of 320 / 900.

It features a 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame display, offering clear visuals for videos and apps. The device packs a Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable battery, ensuring dependable all-day endurance. Google’s camera system (12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF) focuses on computational photography for consistent and natural-looking results.

Pros

  • Large battery capacity for long usage sessions.
  • Google Tensor chip optimized for AI features, photography, and smooth everyday performance.
  • Fast charging support (as listed).
  • Clean Android experience with timely updates directly from Google.
  • Strong computational photography and AI-powered camera features.
  • Enhanced on-device security and privacy protections.

Cons

  • Not primarily focused on heavy gaming performance compared to flagship Snapdragon rivals.

Expert opinion

Google Pixel XL is powered by Google’s Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) chip, which prioritizes AI-driven features, computational photography, and smooth real-world performance rather than raw benchmark dominance. Its Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable battery should provide dependable endurance for typical daily use. The Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame display contributes to a comfortable viewing experience for media and everyday tasks.

Key Specs

Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Os: Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Ram: 4GB RAM
Storage: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Size: 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2
Main: 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Features: Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

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Google Pixel XL
Antutu
165000
Geekbench
320 / 900

Price, Colors, Battery

Battery

Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Battery Charging: 18W wired, PD

Colors

Camera

Main Camera

Main: 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Features: Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Quality: 1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Selfie Camera: 8 MP
Selfie Camera Features: F/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video Quality: 1080p@30fps

Hardware

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
Clock: 2x 2.35 GHz Kryo, 2x 2.19 GHz Kryo (Custom 64-bit)
Cores: 4
Ram: 4GB RAM
Storage: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Storage Type: UFS 2.0
Cardslot: No

Display

Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Size: 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Features

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
Usb: USB Type-C 3.0
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sim: Nano-SIM

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
Audiojack: Yes

Announcement

Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
Announcement Month: October
Announcement Year: 2016
Dimensions: 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 168 g
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