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Release Date: 20 Oct, 2016

84% SPEC SCORE

$431


The Google Pixel XL comes with Android 7, ensuring enhanced functionality and smooth multitasking. It features a compact 5.5-inches sharp QHD display, perfect for both work and entertainment. With a Good 3450 mAh battery life, you can stay powered throughout the day without frequent charging. Price starting at $431 this... Read More

Google Pixel XL Key Features

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Display

5.5 inches (1440x2560 pixels) UHD

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Camera

12.3 MP (Single Camera)

8 MP Selfie 4K Video

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Hardware

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)

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OS

Android 7

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Ram & Storage

4GB + 32GB

4GB + 128GB

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Battery

Li-Ion 3450mAh

wired, PD, 18W

Data Updated on: 01 Apr, 2026

Google Pixel XL Price and Full Specifications

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Display

Screen Size

5.5 inches, 83.4 cm² (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Display Type

AMOLED

Aspect Ratio

16:9

PPI

534 ppi

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

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Performance

Processor (SoC)

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)

Fabrication process

14nm

CPU

Adreno (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)

CPU cores

Quad-core

GPU

Adreno 530

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Storage

Memory4GB + 32GB,
4GB + 128GB
Storage type

UFS 2.0

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Camera

REAR CAMERA

Type

Single camera

Primary

12.3 MP, 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF, (1/2.3")

Aperture size: f/2.0

Focal length: 1.55µm

Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording

2160p @30fps

1080p @60/120fps

1080p @30fps (gyro-EIS)

720p @240fps

Autofocus

Yes

OIS

No

FRONT CAMERA

Primary

8 MP, 1.4µm

Aperture size: f/2.4

Focal length: 1.4µm

Video Recording

1080p @30fps,

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Battery

Battery Capacity

3450mAh

ChargingPD, 18W wired
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Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

Sound Jack

3.5

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Software & OS

Operating System

Android 7

Software Updates

Android 10

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Design

Dimensions

154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)

Weight

168g

Color Options

Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue

BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
aluminum/glass back
Sim Card Types

Nano-SIM

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1

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5

7

8

12

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26

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Speed

HSPA 42.2 5.76 / LTE (3CA) Cat9 450 50 / LTE (3CA) Cat11 600 75

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Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE, apTX

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS

NFC

Yes

Radio

No

Infrared-port

No

USB Version

USB Type-C 3.0

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Sensors & Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

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Additional Info

SAR

0.89 W/kg (head) W/kg (head)

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Google Pixel XL

$431

84% SPEC SCORE

display

5.5 inches (13.97 cm)

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camera

12.3 MP (Single)

8 MP (Single)

platform

Qualcomm

MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)

platformOS

Android 7

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battery

3450 mAh

18W wired

storage

4 GB RAM

32 GB Storage

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