Google Pixel
The Google Pixel is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 143g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,770 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
✗3 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
3 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,770 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable
Weight
143g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
