Pixel XL vs Pixel 5

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Upgrading from the Pixel XL to the Pixel 5 means getting an overall performance boost, along with a bigger display packed in a smaller overall form factor. The Pixel XL has a 5.5-inch display and measures in at 6.2 (H) by 3.0 (W), and the Pixel 5 has a 6-inch display and measures in at 5.7 (H) by 2.8 (W). The display is also of higher quality on the Pixel 5. You would be getting an FHD+ OLED (2340 x 1080) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 that supports HDR and has a refresh rate of up to 90Hz. This upgrade path also means gaining support for 5G networks. Some of the other features of the Pixel 5 include an 8MP selfie camera, a 12.2MP dual-pixel and 16MP telephoto camera setup on the back, an IP68 rating, 128GB of storage space, and a 4,080 mAh battery with fast wireless charging and Battery Share, which allows you to wirelessly charge other devices.

Price Comparison

Pixel XL vs Pixel 5 Pricing

Pixel XL prices start at $107, which is cheaper than the Pixel 5 low price of $118.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size and Weight: Pixel XL vs Pixel 5
Size Pixel XL Pixel 5
Width 76 mm 3.0 inches 70 mm 2.8 inches
Height 155 mm 6.1 inches 145 mm 5.7 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 168 g 5.9 ounces 151 g 5.3 ounces

Camera

Cameras: Pixel XL vs Pixel 5
Camera Pixel XL Pixel 5
Primary 12.3 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution None 4032x3024
Aperture f/2.0
Secondary 8.0 MP
Aperture f/2.4

Screen

Screen and Display: Pixel XL vs Pixel 5
Display Pixel XL Pixel 5
Screen Tech AMOLED None
Resolution 1440x2560 1080x2340
Screen Size 140 mm 5.5 in 151 mm 5.9 in
Pixels Per Inch 534 ppi 437 ppi

Battery

Battery and Charging: Pixel XL vs Pixel 5
Battery Pixel XL Pixel 5
Capacity 3450 mAh 4000 mAh
Longevity hours 48 hours
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel XL vs Pixel 5
Processor Pixel XL Pixel 5
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G SM7250-AA (Nairo)
CPU Cores 4
GPU Adreno 530

Color Choices

Pixel XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver

Pixel 5

Available in 2 colors:

  • Black
  • Sage

Pixel XL vs Pixel 5 Colors

The Pixel XL introduces one new color not found in the Pixel 5 color palette: Sage. Both the Pixel XL and Pixel 5 share one color: Black. However, the Pixel XL does away with Silver and Blue, previously seen on the Pixel 5.

Storage Options

Pixel XL

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 32GB
  • 128GB

Pixel 5

Choose from 1 storage option:

  • 128GB

Pixel XL vs Pixel 5 Storage

Both the Pixel XL and Pixel 5 share one storage option: 128GB. However, the Pixel 5 does not have options for 32GB, as seen on the Pixel XL.

Reviews

Pixel XL

18 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel 5

38 reviews 4.8 stars

Pixel XL vs Pixel 5 Reviews

The Pixel XL scores higher with users earning 4.9 of 5.0 stars compared to the Pixel 5 with 4.8 stars.

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