Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Specifications and Features

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Full Phone Specifications

Many people were waiting for the Google’s smartphones for a long time and now the wait has been over. On Oct 4, 2016, at an event in San Francisco, Google launched two premium android mobiles named Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL.

Both smartphones are loaded with high-end features and hardware. The difference is only between screen size and battery. The hardware specifications in both mobiles are same except the screen and battery size.

So what are the specifications of Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL? How much you will have to pay? Check out everything about these smartphones including comparison and price below.

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Features

  • Fingerprint Sensor on the Back to Provide Security.
  • USB Type-C Port for Quick Charging.
  • Say “Ok Google” – Built-in Google Assistant to Help.
  • Aluminum Body with a Bit of Glass Design.
  • 5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection.

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Full Phone SpecificationsGoogle Pixel and Google Pixel XL Specifications

Google Pixel has a 5-inch full HD AMOLED display with 1080×1920 pixels resolution, while Pixel XL has a bigger 5.5-inch display with Quad HD (1440×2560 pixels) resolution. Both are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

If we talk about the processor, then both phones come with latest Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 processor clocked at 2.15 (two cores) and 2.16 GHz (two cores) along with 4GB RAM and 32GB or 128GB storage options.

There is 12 MP (Sony IMX378 sensor) with f/2.0 aperture camera on the back with LED flash and an 8 MP front face camera with a Sony IMX179 sensor for the video calls.

On the battery front, the Pixel comes with 2770mAh battery, while Pixel XL has a 3450mAh battery. Both phones support Quick Charge technology.

According to Google official statement – these handsets can provide 7 hours of battery backup with just 15 minutes of charging.

These cell phones also feature – Type-C USB, 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS connectivity options.

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Full Phone Specifications

PRODUCT DETAILS
BRAND Google
SERIES Pixel
MODEL Pixel or Pixel XL
RELEASE DATE OCT, 2016
DIMENSIONS (mm) 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm

154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (XL)

WEIGHT 143g / 168g
DISPLAY
SCREEN SIZE (inches) 5.0 / 5.5
MULTITOUCH YES
TOUCHSCREEN TYPE Capacitive, OLED
PROTECTON YES, Gorilla Glass 4
RESOLUTION 1080×1920 pixels

1440 x 2560 pixels (XL)

PIXELS PER INCH (PPI) ~441

~534 (XL)

COLOURS 16M
HARDWARE
PROCESSOR Quad-core 1.66Ghz
CHIPSET Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
GPU Adreno 530
RAM 4GB
INTERNAL STORAGE 32GB or 128GB
EXPANDABLE STORAGE NO
CAMERA
REAR CAMERA 12MP
FLASH YES, LED
AUTO FOCUS YES
FRONT CAMERA 8.0MP
VIDEO RECORDING YES
PLATFORM
OPERATING SYSTEM Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat)
JAVA SUPPORT NO
CONNECTIVITY
WI-FI YES
WI-FI STANDARDS SUPPORTED Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS YES, with A-GPS, GLONASS
3G YES
4G YES
BLUETOOTH YES, v4.2, A2DP, LE
OTG YES
NFC YES
INFRARED YES
FM NO
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
CHARGING VIA USB YES
HEADPHONES 3.5mm
SIM SLOTS 1
SIM TYPE Nano SIM
GSM/CDMA GSM
SENSORS
COMPASS/ MAGNETOMETER YES
PROXIMITY SENSOR YES
ACCELEROMETER YES
AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR YES
GYROSCOPE YES
FINGERPRINT YES
BAROMETER YES
TEMPERATURE SENSOR NO
BATTERY
TYPE Li-Ion
CAPACITY(mAh) 2770 / 3450 (XL)
REMOVABLE NO
TALK TIME Up to 26 / 32 h (3G)
STAND BY TIME Up to 456 / 552 h (3G)

Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL Price

These handsets are available in 2 color options – Very Silver, and Quite Black. Check out the price detail below:

Storage Variant
Price
INDIA
USA
Google Pixel
32GB
INR 57,000
$649
128GB
INR 66,000
$749
Google Pixel XL
32GB
INR 67,000
$769
128GB
INR 77,000
$869