Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS) vs Google Pixel XL (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G72 vs Google Pixel XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2023 4:11 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:11 AM

Compare Google Pixel XL X Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Google Pixel XL (32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G72 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)

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!

22 Advantages Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	vs	12 Advantages Google Pixel XL (32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+6.6"20% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(back) 108MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.3MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh45% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3450 mAh
+33W83% 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.	vs	18W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen
399 PPI	vs	+534 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

P-OLED / AMOLED

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Pixel XL (32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G72 XT2255-3 (Single-SIM) NFC	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Google
Release date	10/3/2022, Announced: 9/29/2022	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.4 x 160.49 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	399 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 383322 (v9) Geekbench: 1842 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	650/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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 (41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	108 megapixels	12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Meteorite Gray, Mineral White, Polar Blue • Protective case included	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)