Google announced two new smartphones in the event on October 4, 2016, which are Pixel and Pixel XL. These two smartphones mean that Google is moving away from its Nexus brand..
They are available from October 20 from 759 euros / 869 euros.
Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: Designed
Pixel and Pixel XL are 8.6mm
Pixel XL is larger
Both have the fingerprint sensor and USB Type-C
No physical button on the front, with power and volume on the side
The Pixel XL is wider than the Pixel, measured 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm and weighed 168 g. But the Pixel is measured 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6mm while weighing 143g..
Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: Display
Pixel XL will display more vividly
All with AMOLED technology, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4
The Pixel XL has the 5.5 inch QHD AMOLED screen, with the resolution 2560 x 1440. Besides, the Pixel is smaller, equipped with the 5 inch Full HD screen, with the lower resolution 1920 x 1080. But Google has declaimed that the Pixels are created for Daydream.
Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: Camera
The 12.3 mpx sensor opening at f / 2.0 with photosites of 1.55 µm..
The front sensor is 8 mpx with photosites of 1.4 µm and opens at f / 2.4.
They benefit from a double autofocus, laser or phase detection. It is capable of filming in 4K at 30 fps and has a slow motion mode at 240 fps on the Pixels
Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: Hardware
SD821, 4GB RAM, 32GB / 128GB internal memory on Pixels
Pixel XL is equipped with the larger capacity battery
The battery is 2770 mAh (3450 on the XL) for 13 hours of autonomy in 4G navigation (14 hours on XL), Google promises 7 hours of use in 15 minutes of charging via the USB-C connector.
Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: Software
Pixels launched on Android Nougat, with Google Assitant
New launcher with round icon
The replacement for Google Now will make its first big release with the Pixels, before arriving in Google Home.
For now, Google has announced commercialization in the United Kingdom in Australia and in Canada and Germany. The first salvo will take place on October 20 in the USA for 649 (32 GB) or 769 dollars (XL, 32 GB). But France is absent subscribers. Moreover, Google will practice a conversion for the single currency: 759 and 869 euros.
