What’s in the Google Pixel and Pixel XL? Pretty much the same stuff, except for a couple crucial differences.
Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL are made by HTC, but from a marketing perspective they’re all Google. This means they’re running the latest version of Android Nougat, version 7.1, with some Google Magic thrown in, but they’re also top-of-the-line phones for late 2016. Here’s what they have.
| Operating System | Android 7.1 with Google UI | Android 7.1 with Google UI |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Display | 5-inch 1920×1080 AMOLED Gorilla Glass 4 |
5.5-inch 2560×1440 AMOLED Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Rear Camera | 12MP f/2.0 1.55-micron pixels PDAF, LDAF |
12MP f/2.0 1.55-micron pixels PDAF, LDAF |
| Front camera | 8MP, f/2.4 | 8MP, f/2.4 |
| Battery | 2770 mAh Non-removable |
3450 mAh Non-removable |
| Charging | Rapid Charging | Rapid Charging |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.2 | USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 32/128GB | 32/128GB |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Colors | Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue | Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue |
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6 mm | 154.7 x 75.74 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 168 g |
Google Pixel + Pixel XL
- Google Pixel and Pixel XL review
- Google Pixel XL review: A U.S. perspective
- Google Pixel FAQ: Should you upgrade?
- Pixel + Pixel XL specs
- Understanding Android 7.1 Nougat
- Join the discussion in the forums!
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