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Google Pixel XL

Google Pixel XL with 5.5-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 821 processor, single 12.3 MP camera, single 8 MP front camera, 3450 mAh battery, and Android 7.1.

What to know

  • First-gen large Pixel (Oct 2016). 5.5-inch AMOLED, 1440p; Snapdragon 821; 4 GB RAM; 32/128 GB; 12.3 MP rear, 8 MP front; 3,450 mAh; USB-C; fingerprint sensor. Same camera and software as Pixel; no headphone jack. Launched with Android 7.1.

Who this is for

Collectors and those researching the first Pixel generation; not for current use.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: Great camera for era; clean Android; QHD. Cons: Obsolete; no headphone jack; no more updates.

Google Pixel XL is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Pro Snapdragon 821 (14 nm). Battery: Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable.

Launched 10/20/2016
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
Speed
HSPA, LTE-A

Launch

Announced
2016, October 4
Status
Available. Released 2016, October 20
Release Date
2016-10-20

Body

Dimensions
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm
Weight
168 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Protection
No

Display

Type
AMOLED, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Density
~534 ppi
Protection
Gorilla Glass 4
HDR
HDR10+
Brightness
800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)

Platform

OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
OS Upgradeable
upgradable to Android 10
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Pro 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
Storage Type
UFS 2.0

Main Camera

Camera 1
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, laser AF
Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), PDAF
Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
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
Wired Charging
Fast charging 18W, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
No

Miscellaneous

Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Models
G-2PW4100, G-2PW4200