Specs Comparison: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Google Pixel XL
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Google launched two new Android phones today: the Pixel, and the Pixel XL. The company’s latest phones are made by HTC, but Google is still promoting the devices as a “Google Phone”. The Pixel and Pixel XL actually come with some similar specs to the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL which were launched almost a year ago. We published a quick spechseet comparison of the Google Pixel and the Lumia 950 just a moment ago, so here’s a quick comparison of the Google Pixel XL and the Lumia 950 XL:
| Features | Google Pixel XL | Lumia 950 XL |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 7.1 | Windows 10 Mobile |
| Display | 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1440×2560 | 1440×2560 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 (quad-core) | Snapdragon 810 (octa-core) |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB |
| Storage | 32 and 128GB | 32GB (microSD slot support) |
| Camera | 12MP, OIS, dual-LED flash | 20MP OIS, 4K video, triple-LED flash |
| Camera (Secondary) | 8MP | 5MP |
| Battery | 3450 mAh (non-removable) | 3340 mAh (removable) |
| Colours | Blue, Silver, Black | Black and White |
| Material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint scanner | Iris Scanner |
| Other features | Unlimited full-res image and video backups | Continuum |
Google’s Pixel XL is slightly powerful than the Lumia 950 XL in some cases but the Lumia 950 XL does compete fairly well considering the fact that the device is almost a year old. The Lumia 950 XL is also cheaper than the Pixel XL — the Lumia 950 XL is available for $449 while the Pixel XL costs $869.
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