Lower mid-range · 2016

Google Pixel XL

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Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A04s Camera shares the Google Pixel's main sensor
Best for
Strength AMOLED screen
Watch out No more updates, 18W charging (slow)
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking
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In the Real World

See how the Google Pixel XL looks and feels in everyday use.

Google Pixel XL hands-on photo 1

Full specifications

Display

5.5″ · AMOLED · 1440 × 2560 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display

A clean OLED panel — colours pop and sunlight visibility is solid.

Screen size
5.5"
Panel type
AMOLED
OLED
Resolution
1440 × 2560 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) · 4-core 2.15 GHz · Adreno 530
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
Launch class
Lower mid-range
AnTuTu
145,387
v6
CPU
4-core, 2.15 GHz
GPU
Adreno 530
Process
14 nm
CPU layout
2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz

Software & updates

Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10 · 3-year support
End of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Software support
3 years of updates
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

12 MP f/2.0 main · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
12 MP f/2.0
Front camera
8 MP f/2.4
Main sensor
Sony IMX378 Exmor RS, 1/2.3", 1.55µm
Mainstream sensor
Same sensor in
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Camera extras
RAW, manual focus
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video

Battery

3450 mAh · 18 W wired
Plan to charge daily

Small by today's standards. Plan on charging once a day, twice if you're heavy.

Capacity
3450 mAh
Lab endurance
78:00h
Wired charging
18 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
No

Memory

4 GB RAM · 32 GB
Tight
RAM
4 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
32 GB
Fills fast
Configurations
4/32GB · 4/128GB
Storage type
UFS 2.0
Expandable
No

Connectivity

4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 4
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
4.2
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
USB
USB-C 3.0
USB OTG
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Network bands

4G works on all four carriers — no 5G

Radio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.

M MTN
4G full · no 5G
Full
A Airtel
4G full · no 5G
Full
G Glo
4G works No B28 — signal can get weak indoors and outside the big cities.
Works
9 9mobile
4G full
Full

The bands Nigerian networks use

B3 main band
M A G 9
B7 extra speed
M
B20 indoor reach
M
B28 indoor reach
G
n78 the 5G band
M A

The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.

All reported bands

2G BC0, BC1, B2, B3, B5, B8
3G B1, B2, B5, B8
4G B1, B2, B3, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B26, B28b, B28a, B29, B30

Build & Design

168 g · 8.5 mm
Height
154.7 mm
Width
75.7 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
Weight
168 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena · Read full review

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone 7

Trades blows 2 wins 3 losses
Sharper screen
AMOLED vs IPS LCD panel · 1440 × 2560 vs 750 × 1334 resolution · 5.5″ vs 4.7″ screen
76% larger battery capacity
3,450 mAh vs 1,960 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
145k vs 238k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS
Less protected
None vs IP67 protection · 168 g vs 138 g
vs

Samsung Galaxy S7

Loses on most 4 losses
Weaker display tech
AMOLED vs Super AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 5.5″ vs 5.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
145k vs 189k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 12 MP · f/2.0 vs 12 MP · f/1.7 main
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 168 g vs 152 g

Where to buy

1 seller·Used from ₦78,000

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Jiji Used
₦78,000
Fair for used
obi1010communication
3.3 yrs · 21 feedback · 32GB
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