Google Pixel XL vs Lava Iris X8: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Pixel XL:

OLED

Iris X8:

LCD
Weight

Iris X8: 8 g lighter

Pixel XL:

168 g

Iris X8:

160 g
Width

Iris X8: 4.7 mm narrower

Pixel XL:

75.7 mm

Iris X8:

71 mm
Screen diagonal

Iris X8: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

Pixel XL:

5.5 in

Iris X8:

5 in
Height

Iris X8: 11.3 mm shorter

Pixel XL:

154.7 mm

Iris X8:

143.4 mm
Release year

Pixel XL:

2016

Iris X8:

2015

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Pixel XL

Height:

154.7 mm +11.3 mm versus Iris X8
Width:

75.7 mm +4.7 mm versus Iris X8
Depth:

8.5 mm
2. Iris X8

Height:

143.4 mm
Width:

71 mm
Depth:

8.6 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Pixel XL

168 g

+8 g versus Iris X8
2. Iris X8

160 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Pixel XL

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²
2. Iris X8

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Pixel XL has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than Iris X8.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Pixel XL: Original memory entry

32/128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Iris X8: Original memory entry

8 GB · 1 GB RAM/ 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Pixel XL

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

2. Iris X8

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Pixel XL

3450 mAh

+950 mAh versus Iris X8
2. Iris X8

2500 mAh

Specifications

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1. Pixel XL2. Iris X8

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Pixel XL, Iris X8.
Specification	Pixel XL	Iris X8
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.7 Х 75.7 Х 8.5 mm	143.4 Х 71 Х 8.6 mm
Weight	168 g	160 g
Technology	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2560 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32/128 GB 512GB 4GB	8 GB 1 GB RAM/ 16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3450 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2500 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)	Unknown
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Pixel XL, Iris X8.
Specification	Pixel XL	Iris X8
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	67.7%
PPI /points per inch/	534 PPI	294 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Asahi Dragontrail Glass

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Pixel XL, Iris X8.
Specification	Pixel XL	Iris X8
Rear camera, main	12.3 MP Single	8 MP Single
Camera specs	12.3 MP f/2.0 1/2.3'' 1.55µm PDAF & laser AF	8 MP
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	3 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	3 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Pixel XL, Iris X8.
Specification	Pixel XL	Iris X8
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	145789	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	1627	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	4060	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	7506	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Battery *	2141	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	310	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	861	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Pixel XL, Iris X8.
Specification	Pixel XL	Iris X8
Release date	2016 October	2015 February
Colors	Quite Black Very Silver Really Blue	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	380 EUR	130 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 552 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 32 h (3G) Music play - Up to 130 h	Stand by time- Up to 291 h Talking time- Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G)
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Pixel XL, Iris X8.
Specification	Pixel XL	Iris X8
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Dual SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 13(700) 17(700) 18(800) 19(800) 20(800) 21(1500) 26(850) 28(700) 32(1500) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps	HSPA
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE aptX	4.0 A2DP
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.25 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Pixel XL, Iris X8.
Specification	Pixel XL	Iris X8
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Pixel XL, Iris X8.
Specification	Pixel XL	Iris X8
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging - Splash and dust resistant - Versions: Global USA North America	Sensors Accelerometer proximity - For India

Google Pixel XL vs Lava Iris X8

Google Pixel XL

Lava Iris X8

Key differences

Display technology

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Height

Release year

Physical size

1. Pixel XL

2. Iris X8

Weight

1. Pixel XL

2. Iris X8

Screen size

1. Pixel XL

2. Iris X8

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Pixel XL

2. Iris X8

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Pixel XL

2. Iris X8

Specifications

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