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Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X Google Pixel XL (128GB) 32Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pixel XL (128GB)} 32 Advantages Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs N9 (16GB)} 3 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+128GB (114GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)41%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+534 PPI113%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+5.5"41%
Larger screen
vs3.9"
+(back) 12.3MP54%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.3" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps44 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3450 mAh138%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+18W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)24%
Lighter
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
ModelPixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model namesVerizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC MarlinNokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleNokia
Release date10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/20169/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatMeego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload650/75 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE 2500 (41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4048x3036 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.55ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)
Carl Zeiss optics

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)CIF (352x288)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity3450 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)7 hours
Standby552 hours (23 days)456 hours (19 days)

โž• Other features

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
Google Assistant
โ€ข Daydream View VR
โ€ข Live Case
โ€ข Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
Ovi Maps

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)1.16W/kg (head)
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