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Google Pixel

Released: October 20, 2016

Price TBA
Display5"
Camera12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
RAM4096GB
BatteryLi-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable

The Google Pixel is a compact smartphone designed for users seeking Google's pure Android experience paired with capable flagship hardware. Featuring a premium build crafted from glass and aluminum, it packs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821 processor alongside a dense AMOLED display to deliver strong everyday responsiveness in a lightweight form factor. Vivid AMOLED Display The 5.0-inch Full HD AMOLED panel offers rich colors and an infinite contrast ratio, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. With a high pixel density of 441 ppi, text and media appear crisp and clear on the 16:9 screen. Focused Imaging Hardware Equipped with a 12.3 MP main camera featuring large 1.55µm pixels, phase detection, and laser autofocus, the device captures detailed photos. It supports video recording up to 4K resolution at 30fps with gyro-EIS for stabilized recording. Solid Performance & Clean Software Running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM and an Adreno 530 GPU, the Google Pixel handles daily tasks efficiently. Launching on Android 7.1 Nougat and upgradable to Android 10, it offers an unbloated user interface and timely system capability. Who is this for? / Should you buy it? This smartphone is ideal for users who prefer compact, one-handed usability and clean, stock Android software. While its 2,770 mAh battery is modest and memory expansion is absent, the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, 18W fast charging via USB-C 3.0, and a lightweight build make it a practical option for enthusiasts of smaller devices.

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Reasons to Buy

  • Sharp 5.0-inch AMOLED display with 441 ppi density and Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capable 12.3 MP main camera with 1.55µm pixels, Laser AF, and 4K recording
  • Compact and lightweight design with premium aluminum and glass materials
  • Clean stock Android software upgradable to Android 10
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and fast USB Type-C 3.0 port

Reasons to Avoid

  • No microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Modest 2,770 mAh battery capacity
  • Lacks complete IP67/IP68 water immersion resistance
  • Thick bezels around the display result in a lower screen-to-body ratio

Full Specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G Bands
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps

Launch

Announced
October 4, 2016
Status
Discontinued

Body

Dimensions
143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm
Weight
143 g
Build
Glass front (Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame)
SIM
Nano-SIM
IP Rating
Water-repellent coating

Display

Type
AMOLED
Size
5 inches (~69% screen-to-body ratio, 68.9 cm²)
Resolution
1920 x 1080 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
32768GB 4096GB RAM, 131072GB 4096GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps

Selfie Camera

Modules
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video
1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
1

Connectivity

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
Talk time
Up to 26 h (3G)
Stand-by
Up to 456 h (3G) | Music Play Up to 110 h

Misc

Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
SAR
0.92 (head) 0.58 (body)
SAR EU
0.33 (head) 0.61 (body)

Tests

Performance
Basemark OS II 2.0: 2461 Basemark X: 33023
Display
["Contrast ratio: \u221e"]
Loudspeaker
["Voice 74dB \/ Noise 68dB \/ Ring 78dB"]
Audio quality
["Noise -93.0dB \/ Crosstalk -92.6dB"]
Battery (old)
["Endurance rating 64h"]

Google Pixel Review

The Google Pixel is a compact smartphone designed for users seeking Google's pure Android experience paired with capable flagship hardware. Featuring a premium build crafted from glass and aluminum, it packs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821 processor alongside a dense AMOLED display to deliver strong everyday responsiveness in a lightweight form factor.

Vivid AMOLED Display
The 5.0-inch Full HD AMOLED panel offers rich colors and an infinite contrast ratio, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. With a high pixel density of 441 ppi, text and media appear crisp and clear on the 16:9 screen.

Focused Imaging Hardware
Equipped with a 12.3 MP main camera featuring large 1.55µm pixels, phase detection, and laser autofocus, the device captures detailed photos. It supports video recording up to 4K resolution at 30fps with gyro-EIS for stabilized recording.

Solid Performance & Clean Software
Running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB of RAM and an Adreno 530 GPU, the Google Pixel handles daily tasks efficiently. Launching on Android 7.1 Nougat and upgradable to Android 10, it offers an unbloated user interface and timely system capability.

Who is this for? / Should you buy it?
This smartphone is ideal for users who prefer compact, one-handed usability and clean, stock Android software. While its 2,770 mAh battery is modest and memory expansion is absent, the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, 18W fast charging via USB-C 3.0, and a lightweight build make it a practical option for enthusiasts of smaller devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it does not feature a card slot for expandable storage.

It has a 2770 mAh non-removable battery that supports 18W wired charging.

It launched with Android 7.1 (Nougat) and is upgradable to Android 10.

Yes, it includes a 3.5mm audio port.

It features a 12.3 MP rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture, Laser AF, PDAF, and supports 4K video recording at 30fps.