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Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy S7

2.98 in
6.09 in
Google Pixel XL Mobile Phone
Google Pixel XL
2.74 in
5.61 in
Samsung Galaxy S7 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy S7
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
24
4.2 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
8 %
4 stars
91 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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25
4.5 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
68 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
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Hardware

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Operating systemAndroid 7.0Android 6.0
CPU clock speed2.15 GHz2.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 ProSamsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 530ARM Mali-T880 MP12
RAM memory4 GB4 GB

Display

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Screen size5.5 in5.1 in
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution2560 x 1440 px2560 x 1440 px
TechnologyAMOLED
  • Quad HD Super AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density534.0 ppi576.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0Corning Gorilla Glass 5.0

Rear camera

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Primary sensor size1/2.3"1/2.6"
Primary sensor resolution12.3 Mpx12.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f1.7 f
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)240.0 fps240.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px

Front camera

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Primary resolution8.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

Storage

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • Pink/gold
  • Platinum gold
  • Silver
  • Titanium
  • White
  • White pearl
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Metal

Dimensions

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Height6.09 in5.61 in
Width2.98 in2.74 in
Depth0.29 in0.31 in
Weight5.93 oz5.36 oz

Connectivity

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Sim card sizeNano-SIMNano-SIM
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Bluetooth profileA2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HOGP
  • HSP
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP
  • SAP
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version
3.0/3.1
2.0
Video outputNoNo

Cellular

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
  • EDGE
  • FDD-LTE
  • GPRS
  • HSDPA
  • HSPA+
  • HSUPA
  • TDD-LTE
Navigation systemGLONASS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 700 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Streaming standardsGoogle Cast
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • MirrorLink

Battery

Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery capacity3450.0 mAh3000.0 mAh
Standby time552.0 h288.0 h
Talk time32.0 h27.0 h
Fast charging standard
USB Power Delivery
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Pros & Cons

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