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Updated: Mar 2026
Google Pixel
$349
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Google Pixel?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive The Google Pixel comes with a decent battery that offers a satisfactory battery life. It has a battery capacity that can support a full day of moderate to heavy usage. The phone also features fast charging technology, which allows for quick charging whenever needed. Unfortunately, the Pixel does not have wireless charging options, which may be a drawback for some users. However, the battery performance of the Pixel is generally good, with optimized features that help conserve power and extend battery life. The phone has a battery saver mode that can be activated to further optimize battery usage and reduce battery drain. Overall, the battery of the Google Pixel is reliable and offers a satisfactory battery backup, but the lack of wireless charging may be a downside for some users. battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $349
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
ALL VERSIONS GLOBALUSA/NA
Versions: Global, USA, North America
- Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch Announced: 2016, October 04. Released 2016, October 20 Status: Discontinued
- Body Dimensions: 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in) Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame SIM: Nano-SIM - : Water-repellent coating
- Display Type: AMOLED Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Platform OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10 Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) CPU: Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) GPU: Adreno 530
- Memory Card slot - No Internal: 32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
- : UFS 2.0
- Main Camera Single: 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
- Selfie camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm Video: 1080p@30fps
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.0
- Features Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- Battery Type: Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable Charging: 18W wired, PD Stand-by: Up to 456 h (3G) Talk time: Up to 26 h (3G) Music play: Up to 110 h
- Misc Colors: Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue SAR: 0.92 W/kg (head) - - 0.58 W/kg (body) - - SAR EU: 0.33 W/kg (head) - - 0.61 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 290 EUR
- Tests Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 2461Basemark X: 33023
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Display: Contrast ratio: ∞ Loudspeaker: Voice 74dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 78dB Audio quality: Noise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB Battery (old): Endurance rating 64hTop Alternatives
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