Google Pixel Buyer's Guide
Pixel Release Date: August 2024
Swappasaurus says...
The Google Pixel smartphone was introduced in October 2016 at the Made By Google event. The Pixel was a new line of Google devices, that served as the follow up to the Nexus brand. This initial Pixel arrived running Android 7.1 Nougat, and with hardware features to include a 5.0-inch AMOLED display (1080 x 1920), Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB or 128GB of storage and a 2770 mAh battery. A highlight of the Pixel line was the focus on the camera, and this model launched with an 8MP front-facing camera and a 12.3MP rear-facing camera with a f/2.0 lens and IR laser-assisted auto-focus.
Pixel Price
Pixel Specs
More Specs
| Size | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm |
| Width | 72 mm 2.8 inches |
| Height | 153 mm 6.0 inches |
| Depth | 9 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 198 g 7.0 ounces |
| Screen Tech | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 |
| Screen Size | 160 mm 6.3 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 422 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| 6.3-inch Actua OLED display, 1080 x 2424, 422 PPI, 60–120Hz | |
| Primary | 50.0 MP |
| Resolution | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Zoom | 7.0X digital |
| Dual rear cameras: 50 MP wide (f/1.68) + 48 MP ultrawide (f/1.7) with Macro Focus; Super Res Zoom up to 8x | |
| Secondary | 10.5 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Front: 10.5 MP selfie camera with autofocus (f/2.2) | |
| Capacity | 4700 mAh |
| Longevity | 24 hours |
| USB | USB-C |
| Typical 4700 mAh (minimum 4558 mAh); 24+ hour battery life; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver | |
| Fast charging (up to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google 45W USB-C charger, sold separately) | |
| Fast wireless charging (Qi-certified); Battery Share | |
| Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor |
Pixel Storage
Pixel Colors
Color Popularity
Black
Black is the most popular Pixel color choice, unique and not found on many other devices in the Google Pixel family.
Shop Black PixelBlue
Blue is a unique Pixel color choice, unique and not found on many other devices in the Google Pixel family.
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Silver is a popular Pixel color preference, unique and not found on many other devices in the Google Pixel family.
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Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which Pixel color is best for you.
Google Pixel Comparisons
Pixel Family
FAQ
The most popular Pixel storage option is 32 GB, chosen by 79% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the Pixel. In February 2026, the average sale price for the 32 GB option was $87, the 128 GB option was $168.
The most popular Pixel color is Black, favored by 53% of buyers.
In general, Pixel color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on Pixel prices.
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