Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.5", 2560 x 1440
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
12.3 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 7.1 Nougat
Storage
32 GB
RAM
4 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
Battery
3450 mAh

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Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 154.7 mm Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Width 75.7 mm Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.6 mm Better than 71 % of phones rated.
Weight 168 g Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Antracite | Really blue | Very silver | Quite black
Body Material Glass, anodised aluminium
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.25 W/kg
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM

Design of Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) has dimensions of 154.7 mm × 75.7 mm × 8.6 mm and weight of 168 g.

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DISPLAY Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2560 x 1440 pixels Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Display Format QHD
Pixel Density 534 ppi Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Contrast Ratio 100000:1 Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Features 2.5D Glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 5.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) is 2560 x 1440 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 534 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 530

The processor type of the Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) is Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 530.

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MEMORY Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
RAM 4 GB Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 32 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) has an operating memory of 4 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RX IMX378 sensor
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes
HDR Mode HDR+
Camera Modes Smartburst, Lens Blur, Panorama in Fisheye Mode, Photosphere
Light Source Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name (Front) Sony Exmor R IMX179 sensor
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.4 Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Focus free
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps

The rear camera of the Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 12.3 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.0.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The aperture of main lens is F/2.4.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3450 mAh Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 552 hours Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1920 minutes Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (3G): up to 1920 min
Standby (LTE): up to 552 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs
Playback (video): up to 14 hrs
Playback (audio (via headphones)): up to 130 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) is 3450 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 552 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) it is 1920 minutes.

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CELLULAR Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 7.1 Nougat
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant
Navigation GPS, GLONASS

Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821) supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 7.1 Nougat.

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COMMUNICATIONS Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 20, Band 21, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1500 upper, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS, Google Allo

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.2 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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FEATURES Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function
Android Enterprise Recommended Yes
OTHERS Google Pixel XL (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821)
Included Accessories SIM card removal tool, USB 2.0 Type C-C cable, Quick switch adapter, OTG dongle, USB 3.0 Type A-C cable, USB-C charger
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)

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