Google Pixel: Specs, Pros, Cons, Pricing & Difference – Explained!

Google Pixel Phones are officially out. Google has released their first ever phone and it’s not surprising to see the naming as “Pixel”.

Don’t take a wrong way, Google will still continue making Nexus with collabing with other manufactures (OEM’s). This launch has a lot to say about Google’s development in hardware phase. Google has release a lot of things we expected such has, Pixel Phones, Daydream VR, Google Home and So on.

In here, we’re putting our point on Pixel and Pixel XL Phones;

Google Pixel Specs;

• 5″ 1080p AMOLED, 441 ppi
• Snapdragon 821 
• Adreno 530 GPU
• 32GB/128GB Storage – No MicroSD Support
• 4GB of RAM
• 12MP Rear Camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
• 8MP Front Camera with f/2.0, 1/3.2″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size
• Android 7.1 Nougat
• 2,770 mAH with Quick Charge
• Blue/Silver/Black Colors

Google Pixel XL Specs;

• 5.5″ QHD AMOLED, 534 ppi
• Snapdragon 821 
• Adreno 530 GPU
• 32GB/128GB Storage – No MicroSD Support
• 4GB of RAM
• 12MP Rear Camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
• 8MP Front Camera with f/2.0, 1/3.2″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size
• Android 7.1 Nougat
• 3,450 mAH with Quick Charge
• Blue/Silver/Black Colors

 Pros of Getting Pixel Phones;

• Best camera ever on a smartphone
• Google’s in-built Google Assistant
• Stock Android Feel
• Latest Updates directly from Google
• Become a Beta tester prior to next Android release

Cons of Getting Pixel Phones;

• No OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
• There is IP Rating but it’s IP53 (Dust & Water Resistance)
• No Wireless Charging Support
• No Stereo Speakers
• No 64GB Variant
• Pricing is on a Higher Side

What’s the difference between Pixel and Pixel XL?

Well, there is not much of a difference between them. Here are three major difference;

► Display

Both the phones has great display. As, mentioned above in specs, both has AMOLED display. But there is a minor quality difference, As Google Pixel has 5.0-inch, 1080×1920 pixels with 441 ppi and Pixel XL has 5.5-inch QHD (2560×1440 pixels) with 536 ppi. So, expect a slight enhanced display in Pixel XL.

► Battery

Google Pixel Phones packs a very decent amount of battery. So, as mentioned above, battery in both differ a lot, which is not at all surprising as QHD panels take a lot of battery. Pixel has 2,770 mAh and Pixel pixel packs 3,450 mAh.

► Pricing (Pretty Obvious) 

No rocket science, with quality and higher specs comes higher pricing. So, Pixel XL has priced at $769 (₹67K, £719, AU$1,269) for 32GB variant and $869 (₹76K, £819, AU$1,419) for 128GB variant. Same goes to Pixel, it is priced at $649 (₹57K) for the 32GB variant and $10 more i.e $749 (₹66K) for 128GB variant.

These are few points to differentiate, if you really want this phones in your pocket. Well, what do you think about the pricing of these phones? Are you impressed with the first ever device from Google? LEt us know your thoughts in the comment section below and don’t forget to react.