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Pixel: Specifications & buying guide

12 Nov 2026, 12:53 AM IST · GlobeWire Daily Editorial Desk · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Key takeawaysExplore Pixel: source-listed display, performance, battery and camera details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

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Reference guide • Source-listed details may cover multiple variants. Check the exact model and market before buying.

Overview

Explore Pixel: source-listed display, performance, battery and camera details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

Source-listed specifications

Source-listed details
Field	Source-listed detail
Introduced	2016-10-04
Manufacturer	HTC
Display	Pixel: 5.0 in (127 mm) FHD AMOLED , 1920 × 1080 (441 ppi) Pixel XL: 5.5 in (140 mm) QHD AMOLED , 2560 × 1440 (534 ppi) All models: 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 100% NTSC Color Space 100,000:1 contrast ratio 24 bit/px depth, 16.78 million colours
Processor	Quad-core (2 × 2.15 GHz & 2 × 1.6 GHz) Kryo 64-bit ARMv8-A cores
Battery	Pixel: 2,770 mAh Pixel XL: 3,450 mAh
Ram	4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage	32 GB or 128 GB, UFS 2.0
Connectivity	GSM , LTE , LTE Advanced , Voice over LTE , HSDPA , CDMA
Os	Original: Android 7.1 "Nougat" Last: Android 10
Front Camera	8 MP Sony Exmor IMX179 1.4 μm pixel size with f / 2.4 aperture, FHD 1080p video (up to 30 FPS)
Weight	Pixel: 143 g (5.04 oz) Pixel XL: 168 g (5.93 oz)
Dimensions	dimensions: Pixel: H : 143.8 mm (5.66 in) W : 69.5 mm (2.74 in) D : 8.5 mm (0.33 in) Pixel XL: H : 154.7 mm (6.09 in) W : 75.7 mm (2.98 in) D : 8.5 mm (0.33 in)
Rear camera	12.3 MP Sony Exmor IMX378 1.55 μm pixel size with f / 2.0 aperture, phase-detection Autofocus + Laser Autofocus, HDR+ Processing, Night Sight, HD 720p (up to 240 FPS), FHD 1080p video (up to 120 FPS), 4K 2160p video (up to 30 FPS), Electronic Image Stabilization (sampling gyroscope at 200 Hz)

How to compare specifications

Check the exact regional model, chipset, screen, battery capacity, charging standards, camera hardware, storage, network bands and promised software updates against manufacturer documentation.

Price and availability

Prices vary by market, storage option, taxes and date. Confirm the live selling price, warranty, launch status and availability with the manufacturer or authorized retailer.

Buyer checklist

Check regional warranty, supported networks, return policy, update commitments, accessories and repair availability before purchase.

Verification and limitations

This profile is based on a source directory record. An empty field means the information was not verified, not that a feature or course is unavailable. Figures and specifications may change by country, variant and date. Always confirm on the source page before applying or buying. Published as a reference guide on 2026-11-11, not as breaking news.

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