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Google Pixel vs Sony Xperia X Performance

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GooglePixelSonyXperia X Performance
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016June 2016
Display
Screen size5″5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness441 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Display typeAMOLED FHD; 1920 × 1080 pixel resolution confirmed by Expert Reviews; 16:9 aspect ratio5-inch Full HD TFT LCD
Display features–TRILUMINOS and X-Reality for mobile
Pixel density441 ppi–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4; oleophobic coating–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 821Snapdragon 820
Memory4 GB3 GB
Storage32 GB, 128 GB32 GB
CPU64-bit quad-core CPU; 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHzQualcomm MSM8996 quad-core, 2.2 GHz and 1.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 530Adreno 530
Storage type4 GB LPDDR4 RAM; no microSD slot32 GB flash; microSDXC expansion
Cameras
Main camera12.3 MP23 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP13 MP
Main cameraf/2.0; 1.55 μm pixels; phase-detection and laser-detection autofocus; CRI-90 dual-LED flash23 MP Exmor RS camera with Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
Front cameraf/2.4; 1.4 μm pixels13 MP Exmor RS camera with 1080p video
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 240 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fpsUp to 1080p rear and front video
Front videoHD at 30 fps–
Camera featuresHDR+; Smartburst; Lens Blur; video stabilisation; double-twist gesture switches between cameras–
Battery and charging
Battery2,770 mAh2,700 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 13 hoursUp to 10.83 hours
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable; maker claims up to 19 days standby, 26 hours talk, 13 hours Wi-Fi or LTE browsing, 13 hours video and 110 hours audio; actual results varySony's F8131 white paper specifies a 2,700 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours 50 minutes of video playback
Wired chargingSupplied USB-C 18 W charger; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging; actual results vary–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight143 g165 g
Thickness8.58 mm8.6 mm
Height × width143.84 × 69.54 mm144 × 71 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsAnodised aluminium and Gorilla Glass 4; tapered body measures 7.31 mm at the bottom and 8.58 mm at the topCurved glass front and metal back
ColoursVery Silver, Quite Black and Really Blue; Really Blue was US-only at launchWhite, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Water resistance detail–Sony specifies IP65/IP68; the capless USB port must be dry before charging
ButtonsPower button and volume controls–
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint readerSide fingerprint reader on international models; omitted from the US version
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; barometer; proximity and ambient light; Hall sensor; Android Sensor Hub–
SpeakersBottom-firing speaker; adaptive audio amplifierFront-facing stereo speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones; two front and one rear–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow; Sony's revised 2017 white paper lists a later Android 8.0 update
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy–
AI featuresGoogle Assistant introduced at launch–
In the boxUSB-C to USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; USB-C 18 W 9 V/2 A charger; SIM tool; Quick Switch adaptor; USB-A to USB-C cable rated USB 3.0; quick-start packet; earbuds included in India and Australia–
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE with three-carrier aggregation; UK/rest-of-world variant has FDD LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32 and TDD LTE 38/39/40/41; no 5G4G LTE Cat 9 on F8131
SIMOne nano-SIM slotNano-SIM
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO–
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2
NFCNFCYes
USBUSB-C 3.1; 3.5 mm headphone jackMicro-USB 2.0 with USB host; 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS and GLONASS; digital compass–

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