Google Pixel XL
- 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Pioneering 12.3 MP camera featuring Google HDR+ computational photography
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset with pure Android and fast updates
- Premium aerospace-grade aluminum chassis with signature glass back shade
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Technical Specifications
Comprehensive hardware architecture and specifications
Network
| Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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| 2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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| 3G bands |
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Selected Variant |
| 4G bands |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41
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| 5G bands |
No
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| Speed |
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
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Launch
| Announced |
October 04, 2016
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| Status |
Discontinued
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Body
| Dimensions |
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
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| Weight |
168 g (5.93 oz)
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| Build |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4)
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| SIM |
Nano-SIM
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| Protection |
Water-repellent coating
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Display
| Type |
AMOLED
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| Size |
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio)
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| Resolution |
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
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| Protection |
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
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| Display Features |
Infinite contrast ratio
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Platform
| OS |
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
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| Chipset |
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
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| CPU |
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
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| GPU |
Adreno 530
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Memory
| Card slot |
No
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| Internal |
Storage
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32GB, 128GB
RAM
(Memory):
4GB RAM
Available Configurations:
32GB
Storage
4GB RAM
128GB
Storage
4GB RAM
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| Storage Type |
UFS 2.0
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Main Camera
| Camera Setup |
Single
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| Modules |
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF
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| Features |
Dual-LED flash, HDR+, panorama
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| Video |
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
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Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup |
Single
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| Modules |
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
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| Features |
HDR
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| Video |
1080p@30fps
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Sound
| Loudspeaker |
Yes, bottom-firing speaker
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| 3.5mm jack |
Yes
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| Audio Features |
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
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Comms
| WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
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| Bluetooth |
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
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| Positioning |
GPS, GLONASS
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| NFC |
Yes
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| Infrared port |
No
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| Radio |
No
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| USB |
USB Type-C 3.0
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Features
| Sensors |
Fingerprint (rear-mounted, Pixel Imprint)
accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer Selected Variant |
| Other Features |
Google Assistant integration
Unlimited Google Photos original quality backup Selected Variant |
Battery
| Type |
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
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| Charging |
18W wired, USB Power Delivery (PD)
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Misc
| Colors |
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
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| Models |
G-2PW2200, G-2PW2100
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| Price |
About 400 EUR (at discontinuation)
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Editorial Overview & Review
In-depth insights, architecture summary, and performance evaluation
The Birth of Google's In-House Flagship Line
Announced in October 2016, the Google Pixel XL served as the definitive departure from the developer-centric Nexus branding, establishing Google's vision of harmonizing consumer-grade hardware with intelligent software. Manufactured with an aluminum unibody housing and an iconic glass rear shade, the Pixel XL remains one of the most historically significant Android smartphones ever released.
Vibrant QHD AMOLED Display
Up front, the Pixel XL is fitted with a 5.5-inch Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) AMOLED panel protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. With a density of 534 pixels per inch, text and media appear razor-sharp with deep inky blacks and infinite contrast typical of high-grade AMOLED panels of its generation.
Computational Photography Milestone
Equipped with a single 12.3 MP rear sensor featuring large 1.55µm pixels and an f/2.0 aperture, the Pixel XL revolutionized mobile imaging. By relying heavily on zero shutter lag burst capture and Google's proprietary HDR+ multi-frame processing algorithm, it captured dynamic range, shadow detail, and color fidelity that surpassed almost every flagship competitor of its era.
Snapdragon 821 Performance & Android Heritage
Powering the smartphone is the 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor paired with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.0 storage. Launching with Android 7.1 Nougat and officially upgradable through Android 10, the device introduced Google Assistant natively and set high benchmarks for smooth software responsiveness.
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Quick Snapshot
- Brand
- Category
- Mobile
- Catalog Model
- Google Pixel XL
- Status
- Published
- Release Date
- October 20, 2016
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