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5.5" QHD AMOLED
Snapdragon 821
12.3MP Rear f/2.0
8MP Front f/2.4
4GB RAM + 32/128GB
3450mAh Battery
18W Fast Charging
USB-C 3.1
4G LTE 3xCA
Wi-Fi 5 + BT 4.2
Pixel Imprint Sensor
3.5mm Audio Jack

5.5" QHD AMOLED

2560 x 1440, 534 ppi

Corning Gorilla Glass 4, Oleophobic coating

Snapdragon 821

2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz quad-core, 64-bit

Adreno 530 GPU

12.3 MP Rear Camera

f/2.0, 1.55µm pixels, PDAF + LDAF

4K @30fps, 1080p @120fps slow-motion, HD @240fps

8 MP front, f/2.4, 1.4µm pixels, HD @30fps

3450 mAh Battery

Non-removable, 18W USB-C fast charging

Up to 14h internet use, 130h audio playback

4G LTE with 3xCA

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO

Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, USB-C 3.1, Nano SIM

4 GB LPDDR4 RAM

32 GB or 128 GB internal storage

Unlimited Google Photos original-quality storage

Google unveiled the Pixel XL on 4 October 2016, alongside the smaller Pixel. The official launch article states that pre-orders began the same day in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Australia. India pre-orders followed on 13 October 2016. In the US, the phone was available through Verizon, Best Buy, the Google Store, and Project Fi.

  • Canonical model family: G-2PW2100 (US) / G-2PW2200 (International)
  • Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: G-2PW2100 and G-2PW2200 represent the primary US and international models respectively. Smaller Pixel identifiers G-2PW4100 and G-2PW4200 are separate products.
  • Launch price (MSRP): US$769 for 32 GB storage; US$869 for 128 GB storage.
  • Availability note: Source evidence indicates pre-order availability from 4 October 2016, with broader retail rollout later that month.

The Pixel XL uses an anodised aluminium unibody with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on the front. The rear houses the Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor. The phone features a bottom-firing speaker, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and three microphones (two front, one rear) with an adaptive audio amplifier.

  • Dimensions: 154.72 mm (6.09 in) height, 75.74 mm (2.98 in) width, 7.31 mm (0.29 in) depth at bottom, 8.58 mm (0.34 in) depth at top.
  • Weight: 168 g (5.92 oz).
  • Colours: Very Silver, Quite Black, Really Blue.
  • Materials: Anodised aluminium back, Gorilla Glass 4 front, oleophobic coating.

The Pixel XL’s 5.5-inch AMOLED display offers QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) for a pixel density of 534 ppi. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with an oleophobic coating to resist fingerprints. The display is well-suited for media consumption and VR.

  • Panel: AMOLED, 5.5 inches diagonal.
  • Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440), 534 ppi.
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4, oleophobic coating.
  • Brightness/colour: Not specified in source; but typical for premium 2016 AMOLED.

The rear camera uses a 12.3 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 1.55 µm large pixels for improved low-light performance. Phase-detection and laser-detection autofocus (PDAF + LDAF) enable fast focusing. The dual-LED flash has a CRI-90 rating for natural colour. The front-facing camera is 8 MP with f/2.4 aperture and 1.4 µm pixels.

  • Rear camera: 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1.55 µm pixels, PDAF + LDAF, CRI-90 dual-LED flash.
  • Video rear: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p slow-motion at 120 fps, HD slow-motion at 240 fps.
  • Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1.4 µm pixels, HD video at 30 fps.
  • Software features: Smartburst, Lens Blur, unlimited Google Photos original-quality storage.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, a 64-bit quad-core processor clocked at 2.15 GHz and 1.6 GHz, paired with the Adreno 530 GPU and 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The phone ships with Android 7.1 Nougat and includes Google Duo, Allo, and Google Assistant. Google promised fast OS updates and security patches.

  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz, 64-bit quad-core.
  • GPU: Adreno 530.
  • RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4.
  • OS: Android 7.1 Nougat at launch.
  • Ecosystem: Google Assistant, Google Duo, Google Allo, Pixel Imprint, unlimited Google Photos.

Google Assistant is deeply integrated, offering voice control, contextual help, and smart replies. The Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor provides fast biometric authentication. Google’s camera features Smartburst (automatically selects best shots) and Lens Blur for depth-of-field effects. The phone also offers free unlimited original-quality photo and video storage via Google Photos.

  • Google Assistant: On-device voice assistant for queries, reminders, and device control.
  • Pixel Imprint: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with fast unlock.
  • Camera AI: Smartburst picks best moments; Lens Blur adds bokeh.
  • Storage: Unlimited original-quality Google Photos backup for photos and videos.
  • Audio: Bottom-firing speaker, adaptive audio amplifier, three-microphone array.

The 3450 mAh non-removable battery supports rapid charging via the included 18 W USB-C charger, providing up to 7 hours of use from a 15-minute charge. The source lists typical battery life as up to 14 hours of internet use (Wi-Fi or LTE), 32 hours of talk time, and up to 130 hours of audio playback.

  • Capacity: 3450 mAh (non-removable).
  • Wired charging: USB Type-C, 18 W (9V/2A) fast charging.
  • Charger included: The source explicitly states an 18 W USB-C charger is included.
  • Usage times (source): Up to 14 h internet (Wi-Fi/LTE), 32 h talk, 130 h audio playback, 23 days standby.

The Pixel XL supports 4G LTE with 3x carrier aggregation, global band coverage, and dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with 2x2 MIMO. It also includes Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS/GLONASS, and a USB-C 3.1 port with DisplayPort alt mode. The sensor suite includes accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, barometer, proximity, ambient light, Hall sensor, and Android Sensor Hub.

  • Cellular: 4G LTE (Cat. 9?) with 3xCA; 2G/3G fallback; world phone support.
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band (2.4 + 5 GHz), 2x2 MIMO.
  • Bluetooth: 4.2 with A2DP, LE.
  • NFC: Yes.
  • Ports: USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), 3.5 mm audio jack, Nano SIM slot.
  • Sensors: Pixel Imprint fingerprint, accelerometer/gyro, magnetometer, barometer, proximity, ambient light, Hall sensor, Android Sensor Hub.
  • Location: GPS + GLONASS, digital compass.

The Google Pixel XL launched in 2016 as a premium Android flagship with a 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED, Snapdragon 821, 4 GB RAM, and a standout 12.3 MP camera. It introduced Google Assistant and offered unlimited Google Photos storage. While it lacks water resistance and expandable storage, the Pixel XL set a high bar for camera quality and software experience at its price point.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$769
— views Research contribution by specs.global