GooglePhone

Available · Released 20 Oct 2016

Google Pixel XL

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Google Pixel XL

At a Glance — Key Specifications

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)Adreno 530Display5.5″OLEDFront camera12.3 MPMemory4GB / 128GBNoneBattery3,450 mAh18W wired chargingOSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)upgradable to Android 10

Google Pixel XL is a phone, released 20 Oct 2016. It pairs a 5.5″, OLED display with the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) and a 3,450 mAh battery with 18W wired charging. Specifications are still being confirmed.

Tech Mansion Scores

5.9/10 overall

  • Performance3.5
  • Display7.8
  • Battery4.8
  • Design & Build7.2
  • Software7.9
  • Audio6.5

Scored from this device's verified specifications — categories with no real data are never scored.

Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.

Launch timeline

  1. Released20 Oct 2016

Full Specifications

Every detail Tech Mansion has verified for this device, grouped the way people actually read them.

Launch

Launch status
Available
Release date
20 Oct 2016

Platform

OS
Android
OS version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Chipset (as published)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530

Memory

Memory variants (RAM/storage)
4 GB RAM + 32 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB
Card slot
None

Display

Display size
5.5″
Resolution
1,440 × 2,560 pixels
Panel type
OLED
Display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Battery

Battery capacity
3,450 mAh
Wired charging
18W

Body & build

Dimensions
154.7 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight
168 g
Materials
Glass, Aluminium
SIM
Nano-SIM

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

3.5mm jack
Yes

Camera

Front cameras
12.3 MP (f/2)

Additional specifications

Display
Size
5.5 inches
Memory
Internal Gb Primary
32
Ram Gb
4
Main Camera
Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie Camera
Single
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55m, PDAF, Laser AF
Comms
Radio
No
Battery
Capacity Mah
3450

Summary

Get a plain-English overview of what this device offers, generated from its specifications.

Alternatives to consider

Coolpad Cool X WideCoolpad Cool X Wide5.9 vs 6.1 overall

Better display — wins clearlyCoolpad Cool X Wide: Better for Gaming

Google Pixel XLCoolpad Cool X Wide
Launch20 Oct 20168 Nov 2026
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)MediaTek Helio G99 (4G)
Display5.5″ · OLED6.38″ · 90 Hz
Battery3,450 mAh · 18W charging18W charging
Memory4GB / 128GB8GB / 256GB
Full comparison →
vivo Y6kvivo Y6k5.9 vs 5.5 overall

Better display — wins clearlyvivo Y6k: Better for Gaming

Google Pixel XLvivo Y6k
Launch20 Oct 2016Nov 2026
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz)
Display5.5″ · OLED6.74″ · LCD (other) · 120 Hz
Battery3,450 mAh · 18W charging15W charging
Memory4GB / 128GB6GB / 128GB
Full comparison →
Honor Choice T10Honor Choice T105.9 vs 5.4 overall

Better display — wins clearlyHonor Choice T10: Better for Battery life

Google Pixel XLHonor Choice T10
Launch20 Oct 2016May 2026
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) - ver.1 Unisoc T610 (12 nm) - ver.2
Display5.5″ · OLED6.75″ · IPS LCD · 90 Hz
Battery3,450 mAh · 18W charging5,000 mAh · 10W charging
Memory4GB / 128GB4GB / 128GB
Full comparison →
Philips S7210Philips S72105.9 vs 6.5 overall

Better display — wins clearlyPhilips S7210: Better for Battery life

Google Pixel XLPhilips S7210
Launch20 Oct 2016Jun 2026
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)Unisoc T765 (6 nm)
Display5.5″ · OLED6.75″ · IPS LCD
Battery3,450 mAh · 18W charging5,700 mAh
Memory4GB / 128GB4GB / 128GB
Full comparison →

Similar devices

PhoneInfinix Smart 20 HD

Infinix Smart 20 HD

Display6.67″
ChipsetUnisoc T7250 (12 nm)
Memory & Storage3 GB · 64 GB
Battery & Power5,000 mAh
PhoneHonor Choice T10

Honor Choice T10

Display6.75″
ChipsetUnisoc T7250 (12 nm) - ver.1 Unisoc T610 (12 nm) - ver.2
Memory & Storage4 GB · 128 GB
Battery & Power5,000 mAh
Phone

Oppo Find N7

Display7.6″
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, 2 nm (exact variant differs across reports: Gen 6, Gen 6 Pro and Extreme Gen 6 are all named)
Battery & Power500 mAh
Main Camera200 MP
Phone

Xiaomi 18T

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8600
Main Camera200 MP

Popular comparisons for Google Pixel XL