Android
PixelFull Specs & Is It Worth It?
63.8/ 100
Great
64 / 100
BeastScore
2016-10-20
Buy it if
- ✓BeastScore 64 / 100 — solid all-rounder
Skip it if
- ✗Below-average refresh rate display
- ✗Smaller battery (2,770 mAh)
From $649
4GB + 32GB4GB + 128GB
18W wired0
Key Specifications
Storage
32 GB
RAM
4 GB
Main Camera
12.3 MP
Front Camera
8 MP
Display
5" 1920x1080
Battery
2,770 mAh
Pixel Quick Answers
How much does the Pixel weigh?
The Pixel weighs 143 g and measures 143.8 × 69.5 × 8.5 mm.
What is the Pixel battery capacity?
The Pixel has a 2,770 mAh battery, with 18W wired charging.
How big is the Pixel screen?
The Pixel has a 5-inch display (AMOLED, 60Hz).
When was the Pixel released?
The Pixel was released in 2016.
Pixel Full Specifications
| Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5" |
| Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (441 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | Android 7.1 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 32GB / 128GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 12.3 MP, f/2 |
| Telephoto Zoom | None (Digital zoom only) |
| Ultrawide Camera | N/A |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 2,770 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Body & Build | |
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 143 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP53 |
| Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 |
| NFC | Yes |
Gear for your Pixel
All Amazon Finds →Amazon FindsApple Watch vs Galaxy Watch vs Pixel WatchThe right watch for your phone.See the picks Amazon FindsBest wireless earbudsTop 5 on Amazon, compared.See the picks Amazon FindsBest power banksFast charging for a full day out.See the picks Amazon FindsBest USB-C chargersSmall GaN bricks that charge fast.See the picks
Similar Phones
Samsung · 2015
Galaxy S6
64 / 100
Apple · 2019
iPhone 11 Pro
64 / 100
Google · 2016
Pixel XL
64 / 100
Oneplus · 2014
OnePlus One
65 / 100
Xiaomi · 2024
Xiaomi Redmi A3x 4G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 64GB 24048RN6CG (Xiaomi Klein)
66 / 100
Vivo · 2022
BBK Vivo Y01 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE V3 NP BD KH VN 32GB
66 / 100
Oppo · 2021
Oppo A55s 2022 5G TD-LTE JP 64GB A102OP (BBK 2309)
64 / 100
Motorola · 2020
Motorola Razr (2019)
65 / 100
Head-to-Head: Pixel vs the Competition
vs64 – 64
Pixel vs Galaxy S6
vs64 – 64
Pixel vs iPhone 11 Pro
vs64 – 64
Pixel vs Pixel XL
vs64 – 65
Pixel vs OnePlus One
vs64 – 66
Pixel vs Xiaomi Redmi A3x 4G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 64GB 24048RN6CG (Xiaomi Klein)
vs64 – 66
Pixel vs BBK Vivo Y01 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE V3 NP BD KH VN 32GB
vs64 – 64
Pixel vs Oppo A55s 2022 5G TD-LTE JP 64GB A102OP (BBK 2309)
vs64 – 65
Pixel vs Motorola Razr (2019)
Related Articles & Guides
All articles →
Flagship Showdown14 min read
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Honor Magic V3 vs. OnePlus Open: The Definitive Flagship Foldable Architecture, Hinge Engineering, Crease-Free Displays, and Camera Benchmark Showdown (2026)
An exhaustive microarchitectural breakdown, hinge mechanism durability, crease analysis, dual-screen multitasking benchmarks, and periscope camera shootout across the 4 premier book-style foldables of 2026.
Read more →
Tech News6 min read
Pixel 10a Now $599 vs Galaxy A57 & iPhone 17e: Still Worth It?
Google quietly raised the Pixel 10a from $499 to $599 in early October, and Samsung pushed the Galaxy A57 up to $599.99 the same week. That puts three "budget" phones at the same $599 starting price as the iPhone 17e. Here is what changed, how the three compare, and which one makes sense now.
Read more →
2026 COMPACT FLAGSHIP BENCHMARKS15 min read
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: The Definitive Flagship Compact Smartphone Architecture, 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO Super Actua & ProMotion Displays, Apple A18 Pro vs. Google Tensor G4 vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Silicon, 5x Periscope Telephoto Optics, 4K120 ProRes Log, On-Device Gemini Nano & Apple Intelligence, and Real-World Battery Showdown (2026)
A comprehensive 2,500+ word engineering analysis, thermal dissipation benchmark, camera sensor breakdown, and battery endurance comparison of the premier 6.2-to-6.3-inch pro smartphones.
Read more →