Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel XL and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Price | $95 | $299 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,450 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 12.3 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 157 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Mar 2016 |
Summary: Google Pixel XL is ahead on main camera. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is ahead on battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel XL is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED, curved edge |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~76.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, TouchWiz UI (later Samsung Experience) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) - USA/China; Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm) - EMEA/Asia |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Snapdragon; Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) - Exynos |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 - Snapdragon; Mali-T880 MP12 - Exynos |
Memory
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB/128GB | 32GB/64GB/128GB UFS 2.0 storage, 4GB RAM |
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot for dual SIM models, up to 256GB) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Single | 12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, Laser AF | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm | 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | Fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0), Fast wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Body
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm | 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 168 g | 157 g (5.54 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, glass top back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
Comms
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| 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 | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel XL | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, October 04 | 2016, February 21 |
| Status | Released 2016, October 20 | Released 2016, March 11. Discontinued. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel XL or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 3,450 mAh for the Google Pixel XL versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel XL or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 168 g for the Google Pixel XL versus 157 g for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
Which is newer, Google Pixel XL or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
Google Pixel XL — Oct 2016 for the Google Pixel XL versus Mar 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
Is the Google Pixel XL or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel XL 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 8/10.
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