| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $400.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 280 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| 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 | |
| Features | 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 | |
| Features | UFS 2.0 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF |
| Features | Laser AF, 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 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX | |
| Positioning | 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 | 18W wired, PD | |
| 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 | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
Basemark OS II 2.0: 2281 Basemark X: 30861 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.164 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 78h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Google Pixel XL
Advantages
- Vibrant AMOLED display delivering rich contrast ratios and deep black levels
- Dependable daily multitasking and gaming stability powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the Google Pixel XL presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive AMOLED measuring 5.5 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm). Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 3MP primary sensor—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 3450mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The Google Pixel XL proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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