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Google Pixel XL (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 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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24Points Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 Compare Google Pixel XL X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

64
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2

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 (32GB)} 10 Advantages Google Pixel XL (32GB) vs Galaxy Quantum 2} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+534 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs524 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)65%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (102GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.7"22%
Larger screen
(back) 12.3MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches34%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 10MP26%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3450 mAhvs+4500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+25W39%
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
 
ModelPixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
Other model namesVerizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC MarlinGalaxy Quantum 2 5G (SM-A826S), 갤럭시 퀀텀2 (SKT)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/20164/23/2021, Announced: 4/13/2021
Depth8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)73.8 x 161.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.37 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
Display typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI524 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported1200nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload650/75 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 (41)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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)Galaxy Quantum 2
Back camera (main camera)12.3 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4048x3036 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.55µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3450 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby552 hours (23 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
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, White, Violet

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel XL (32GB)Galaxy Quantum 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)feature not registered
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