Google Pixel XL Design and Display
available Updated: Oct 2026

Google Pixel XL

$139 Status: available
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Display 5.5"
Chipset Snapdragon 821
Camera 12
Battery 3450 mAh

Where to buy the Google Pixel XL

Store Product listing Price Updated Action
Amazon US
Google Pixel 7a 5G, 128GB, Charcoal - Unlocked (Renewed)
$175 Jun 9, 2026 View Deal

Should you buy the Google Pixel XL?

Reasons to Buy

  • 3450 mAh battery capacity
  • 5.5" display for media and everyday use
  • Snapdragon 821 platform for daily performance

Reasons to Avoid

  • Fast charging details are not yet verified.
  • Durability and protection details should be confirmed before purchase.

Full Specifications

Structured specifications are still being verified for this device. Showing source specs until the organized table is available.
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: 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
    Weight: 168 g (5.93 oz)
    Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
    SIM: Nano-SIM
    - : Water-repellent coating
  • Display
    Type: AMOLED
    Size: 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio)
    Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 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 3450 mAh, non-removable
    Charging: 18W wired, PD
    Stand-by: Up to 552 h (3G)
    Talk time: Up to 32 h (3G)
    Music play: Up to 130 h
  • Misc
    Colors: Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
    SAR: 0.89 W/kg (head) - - 0.56 W/kg (body) - -
    SAR EU: 0.25 W/kg (head) - - 0.44 W/kg (body) - -
    Price: About 400 EUR
  • Tests
    Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 2281
    Basemark X: 30861
  • Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.164 (sunlight)
  • Camera: Photo / Video
  • Battery (old):
    Endurance rating 78h

Frequently Asked Questions

The Google Pixel XL has Snapdragon 821 with 32GB/128GB storage, no card slot. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.

Fast charging support has not been verified in the structured specs yet, so confirm charging details with the seller or manufacturer before buying.

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