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Google Pixel XL vs Motorola Moto G4

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

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GooglePixel XLMotorolaMoto G4
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20162016
Display
Screen size5.5″5.5″
Resolution2560 × 14401920 × 1080
Sharpness534 pixels per inch401 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Display typeAMOLED QHDIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Pixel density534 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 518 cd/m² in Notebookcheck's APL50 test; no automatic brightness boost in its test–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4; oleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 821Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Memory4 GB2 GB
Storage32 GB, 128 GB16 GB, 32 GB
CPU64-bit quad-core CPU; 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHzOcta-core; four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz and four at 1.2 GHz, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 530Adreno 405
Storage type4 GB LPDDR4 RAM; no microSD sloteMMC; microSD up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck
Cameras
Main camera12.3 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP5 MP
Main cameraf/2.0; 1.55 μm pixels; phase-detection and laser-detection autofocus; CRI-90 dual-LED flash–
Front cameraf/2.4; 1.4 μm pixels–
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 240 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fps1080p at 30 fps
Front videoGoogle lists HD at 30 fps; Notebookcheck reports Full HD recording–
Camera featuresHDR+; Smartburst; Lens Blur; video stabilisation; double-twist gesture switches between cameras–
Battery and charging
Battery3,450 mAh3,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 14 hours–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable; maker claims up to 23 days standby, 32 hours talk, 14 hours Wi-Fi or LTE browsing, 14 hours video and 130 hours audio; actual results vary3,000 mAh non-removable battery; TurboPower charger sold separately
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
Weight168 g155 g
Thickness8.58 mm9.8 mm
Height × width154.72 × 75.74 mm153 × 76.6 mm
Water resistance detail–Water-repellent P2i coating; not suitable for immersion
MaterialsAnodised aluminium and Gorilla Glass 4; tapered body measures 7.31 mm at the bottom and 8.58 mm at the top–
ColoursVery Silver, Quite Black and Really Blue; Really Blue was US-only at launch–
ButtonsPower button and volume controls–
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint reader–
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; barometer; proximity and ambient light; Hall sensor; Android Sensor Hub–
SpeakersBottom-firing speaker; adaptive audio amplifierFront mono loudspeaker, reported by Notebookcheck; 3.5 mm headphone socket and FM radio
MicrophonesThree microphones; two front and one rear–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
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; bands differ by region
SIMOne nano-SIM slotMicro-SIM; dual-SIM European version reviewed by Notebookcheck
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n, reported by Notebookcheck
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2–
NFCNFCNone
USBUSB-C 3.1; 3.5 mm headphone jackMicro-USB and USB OTG, confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS and GLONASS; digital compass–

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