Google Pixel XL
Google Pixel XL

The Google Pixel XL was announced in 2016, October 04. Released 2016, October 20 With 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio) AMOLED, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) and running Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps video, while the Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Note: 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
  • Note: 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
  • Note: 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

Comms

  • 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

Misc

  • 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 400 EUR