• 5.5" (2560x1440) AMOLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 821 SoC
    128GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/2 1 Rear Camera
  • 3450 mAh

The Google Pixel XL phone has a 5.5-inch (2560x1440) AMOLED screen, a 12MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3450 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 821 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductPixel XL (Launched 2016-10-04)
Display5.5" 2560x1440 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 12-MP f/2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 821 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • None
Battery3450 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 168g (5.9oz), 154.7x75.7x8.6 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$270
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Display
TypeAMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.5"
Display/Body Ratio71.2%
Resolution2560x1440
Sharpness (PPI)534 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
  • 2160p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3450 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
Talk Time26 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 821
Processor ModelMSM8996
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
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • Daydream VR
  • 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

Pixel XL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Pixel XL was retailing at around $270 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information shows that the Pixel XL is NOT water-proof an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the Pixel XL does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it may be different in Asian markets. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the Pixel XL resolution of (2560x1440) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, the Pixel XL is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Pixel XL does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Pixel XL is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Pixel XL is not a 5G handset.
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Yes, the Pixel XL is a USB-C device.
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No, the Pixel XL does not have a removable battery.

Google Pixel XL Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

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Samsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel XLGoogle PixelApple iPhone 7 Plus110000115000120000125000130000135000140000145000150000155000160000165000170000175000180000

Geekbench 4 Single

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Google Pixel XLGoogle PixelSamsung Galaxy S7LG G6Google Pixel 2 XLSamsung Galaxy S8Apple iPhone 7 PlusApple iPhone XR1250150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Geekbench 4 Multi

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Google PixelGoogle Pixel XLLG G6Samsung Galaxy S7Apple iPhone 7 PlusGoogle Pixel 2 XLSamsung Galaxy S8Apple iPhone XR3000350040004500500055006000650070007500800085009000950010000105001100011500

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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LG G6Apple iPhone 7 PlusSamsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel XLSamsung Galaxy S8175020002250250027503000325035003750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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LG G6Google Pixel XLGoogle PixelSamsung Galaxy S7Apple iPhone 7 PlusSamsung Galaxy S8200002125022500237502500026250275002875030000312503250033750350003625037500

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

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LG G6Google PixelSamsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel XLSamsung Galaxy S8Apple iPhone 7 PlusGoogle Pixel 2 XLApple iPhone XR3035404550556065707580859095100105110115120125

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
LG G6Google PixelGoogle Pixel XLSamsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel 2 XLApple iPhone XR2022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.555

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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LG G6Google PixelSamsung Galaxy S7Google Pixel XLSamsung Galaxy S8Google Pixel 2 XLApple iPhone 7 PlusApple iPhone XR5075100125150175200225

Battery Capacity (mAh)

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Google PixelApple iPhone 7 PlusApple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S7Motorola Moto G6LG G6Google Pixel 3 XLGoogle Pixel XLGoogle Pixel 2 XL225023752500262527502875300031253250337535003625

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

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Apple iPhone XRSamsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S8LG G6Google Pixel XL17.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.5