Google Pixel XL Overview
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The Google Pixel XL, and its smaller Pixel sibling, are made by HTC but bear Google branding. The XL variant comes with a 5.5" QHD-screen and a 3,450mAh battery. On the camera side a 1/2.3" 12MP sensor with 1.55µm pixel size is paired with an F2.0 aperture. There is no optical image stabilization but Google has added a new gyroscope-based video stabilization system that reads gyro data 200 times a second for smoother panning and shake-free handheld recording. The camera can record 4K video, and in stills mode Google's excellent HDR+ mode is on by default, using an image stacking approach to reduce noise and capture better detail. In addition Pixel owners can store unlimited full-size images in Google's cloud service.
| OS | Google Android |
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| OS Version | 7.0 |
| Front camera effective pixels | 8 megapixels |
| Rear camera effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Rear camera aperture | 2 |
| Video camera recording format | 4K (3840x2160) 30 fps, 1080p (1920x1080) 120 fps, 720p 1280x720 240 fps |
| LCD size | 5.5″ |
| Built in memory | 32/128GB |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| Dimensions | 155 x 76 x 9 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34″) |
The Google Pixel XL is an all-around great device with a very good display that currently offers the best camera image quality in smartphones. It lacks the dual-cams and "zooming-capabilities" of some of its rivals, but if image quality is your number one priority you can't go wrong with the Pixel XL.
Good for: General shooting in all conditions
Not so good for: Panoramas and lens blur images
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