Google Pixel XL vs Meizu Pro 6 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel XL and the Meizu Pro 6 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,450 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 24W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 12.3 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 158 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 |
Summary: Google Pixel XL is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera. Meizu Pro 6 Plus is ahead on wired charging, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel XL and Meizu Pro 6 Plus are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED, 3D Press |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Features | — | 10000:1 contrast ratio, 430 cd/m² brightness (typical), 103% NTSC color coverage |
Platform
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10 | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme OS (upgradable to Flyme 6) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | 64GB version: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53); 128GB version: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | 64GB version: Mali-T880 MP10; 128GB version: Mali-T880 MP12 |
Memory
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB/128GB | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (UFS 2.0) |
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| Single | 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF | 12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9'', 1.25µm, Sony IMX386 sensor |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | 4-axis OIS, PDAF, laser AF, Ten-LED dual-tone ring flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | 5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4'', 1.4µm, OmniVision sensor |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | Fast charging 24W |
Body
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm | 155.6 x 77.3 x 7.3 mm (6.13 x 3.04 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 168 g | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, glass top back | All-metal unibody |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | — |
| Colors | — | Champagne Gold, Sky Grey, Moonlight Silver |
Comms
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0 | USB Type-C 3.1, reversible connector |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Google Pixel XL | Meizu Pro 6 Plus |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, October 04 | November 2016 |
| Status | Released 2016, October 20 | Available. Released November 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel XL or Meizu Pro 6 Plus?
Google Pixel XL — 3,450 mAh for the Google Pixel XL versus 3,400 mAh for the Meizu Pro 6 Plus.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel XL or Meizu Pro 6 Plus?
Meizu Pro 6 Plus — 168 g for the Google Pixel XL versus 158 g for the Meizu Pro 6 Plus.
Which is newer, Google Pixel XL or Meizu Pro 6 Plus?
Meizu Pro 6 Plus — Oct 2016 for the Google Pixel XL versus Nov 2016 for the Meizu Pro 6 Plus.
Is the Google Pixel XL or the Meizu Pro 6 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel XL 8/10 and the Meizu Pro 6 Plus 7/10.
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