Google has just launched their own smartphone, Pixel, and it comes in a bigger variant dubbed as the “XL”. To help those considering the Pixel XL to be their new daily driver, here’s a quick specs guide and comparison of the Pixel XL and the recently released iPhone 7 Plus.
Google Pixel XL | iPhone 7 Plus |
---|---|
5.5-inch QHD AMOLED @ 2560 x 1440 pixels, 534ppi | 5.5-inch IPS LCD @ 1920 x 1080 pixels, 401ppi |
- | 3D Touch |
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Ion-strengthened glass |
2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad-core chipset | 2.23GHz A10 Fusion quad-core chipset |
- | M10 motion co-processor |
Adreno 530 GPU | 6-core GPU |
4GB LPDDR4 RAM | 3GB RAM |
32GB / 128GB internal storage | 32GB / 128GB / 256GB internal storage |
12.3MP f/2.0 Sony IMX378 PDAF + LDAF rear camera w/ LED flash | 12MP f/1.8 wide-angle + 12MP f/2.8 telephoto autofocus rear camera w/ OIS, Quad-LED True Tone flash, 2x optical zoom, 4K recording |
8MP front-facing camera | 7MP front-facing camera |
4G LTE Cat11 | 4G LTE Cat9 |
Wi-Fi 802.11ac w/ MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11ac w/ MIMO |
Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
GPS w/ A-GPS | GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS |
NFC | NFC (Apple Pay only) |
Fingerprint scanner | Fingerprint scanner |
- | IP67 certified |
USB Type-C (v3.0) | Lightning port |
3,450 mAh battery w/ fast-charging | 2,900mAh Li-Ion battery |
Android 7.1 Nougat | iOS 10 |
154.7 x 75.74 x 8.6 mm | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm |
168 g | 188 g |
Summary of Advantages
Google Pixel XL:
- Higher resolution display
- High-contrast AMOLED panel
- Bigger RAM
- Speedier LTE Cat11 support
- Universal NFC
- Faster USB 3.0 (Type-C) port
- Larger battery
Apple iPhone 7 Plus:
- Force Touch feature
- Bigger internal storage option
- Dual rear camera setup
- IP67 certified
In a nutshell, both offers exceptional features and power for any users. The Pixel XL gets the edge with its high-resolution Quad HD display and the use of an AMOLED panel. It also has a speedy LTE Cat11 radio onboard to take advantage of your carrier’s advancement if available. Plus, the Type-C port on the phone has fast USB 3.0 speeds. The bigger battery is also an advantage over the new big iPhone.
While the iPhone 7 Plus is a gigabyte shy in the RAM department, the software enhancements on the Apple handset will take care of that. It also sports two rear cameras with one being a telephoto shooter for 2x optical zoom. IP67 certification gives the iPhone the liberty to get wet and wild (but not much), too.
Lagi namang talo ang iphone pag dating sa specs by specs comparison. Kaya di nila masyadong ginagamit yun sa mga marketing materials nila. I’d like to see the real-world use of Pixel XL, kase minsan sa mga android phones… maganda nga ang specs.. pero pag dating sa actual usage… sumasabog. hehehe
Lightning Port? Hindi po ba USB Type-C na rin po ang iPhone 7?
Dapat daw kasi Apples vs Apples, Android vs Android
I agree with you, Sir. Case in point Iphone 6S ANTUTU benchmarks blowing out all other flagships of that generation despite lower RAM etc. The amazing performance says something about the thorough optimization Apple does between OS-hardware BUT ALSO about how much iOS restricts functions and customization. Makes sense since it’s easier to optimize if you have less functions. You’re right that the ecosystems are just very different from each other.
At the same time, a lot of people ask this question: will I buy the Apple or Samsung or Google etc flagship? I posit that gone are the days where people are only Apple or only Android users. Many people have switched (more than once) between the two, so this article still makes sense po. :(