• 5" (1920x1080) AMOLED
  • 4GB
    MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 SoC
    128GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2770 mAh

The Google Pixel phone has a 5-inch (1920x1080) AMOLED screen, a 12MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2770 mAh and the main processor is a MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGoogle Pixel (Launched 2016-10-01)
Display5" 1920x1080 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 12-MP f/2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP
Computing
  • MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • None
Battery2770 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 143g (5oz), 143.8x69.5x8.6 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$199
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Display
TypeAMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio69.0%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)441 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2
Sensor SizeMedium
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2770 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
Talk Time26 hours
Music Playback Time110 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8996 Snapdragon 821
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2x2.15 & 2x1.6 GHz
RAM Options4GB
Internal Storage Options128GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
SAR US Head0.92 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.58 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.33 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.61 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Google Pixel Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Google Pixel was retailing at around $199 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our data indicates that the Google Pixel is NOT water-resistant an has no IP-Rating rating.
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No, the Google Pixel does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it may be different in Asia. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Google Pixel resolution of (1920x1080) is not defined as 4K.
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No, the Google Pixel is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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No, the Google Pixel does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Google Pixel is a 4G smartphone that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Google Pixel does not work on 5G networks.
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Yes, the Google Pixel is a USB-C handset.
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No, the Google Pixel does not have a removable battery.

Google Pixel Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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