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Google Pixel XL (32GB) vs Google Pixel XL (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL (32GB) vs Google Pixel XL (128GB) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

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5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Pixel XL (32GB)} 0 Advantage Google Pixel XL (32GB) vs Pixel XL (128GB)} 1 Advantage Google Pixel XL (128GB)
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files

49 Common items in both devices
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
4GB LPDDR4
UFS 2.0
168 grams (5.88 ounces)
8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
AMOLED
+42 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
ModelPixel XL (32GB)Pixel XL (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC MarlinVerizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/201610/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload650/75 Mbps650/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 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
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
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 (41)
LTE 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)
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-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.3 megapixels12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4048x3036 pixels4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.55µm pixel1.55µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3450 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby552 hours (23 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
• Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case
• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
• Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
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