Google Pixel XL vs Lava V5: 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

V5:

LCD
Weight

V5: 14.8 g lighter

Pixel XL:

168 g

V5:

153.2 g
Width

Pixel XL: 1 mm narrower

Pixel XL:

75.7 mm

V5:

76.7 mm
Chipset

Pixel XL:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)

V5:

Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Height

V5: 2.8 mm shorter

Pixel XL:

154.7 mm

V5:

151.9 mm

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 +2.8 mm versus V5
Width:

75.7 mm
Depth:

8.5 mm
2. V5

Height:

151.9 mm
Width:

76.7 mm +1 mm versus Pixel XL
Depth:

8.3 mm

Weight

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

1. Pixel XL

168 g

+14.8 g versus V5
2. V5

153.2 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. V5

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

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.

Recorded RAM for Pixel XL, V5, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Pixel XL	V5
16 GB	Unknown	3 GB RAM

Pixel XL: Original memory entry

32/128 GB · 512GB 4GB

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. V5

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

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

+450 mAh versus V5
2. V5

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Pixel XL2. V5

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Pixel XL, V5.
Specification	Pixel XL	V5
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.7 Х 75.7 Х 8.5 mm	151.9 Х 76.7 Х 8.3 mm
Weight	168 g	153.2 g
Technology	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inch	5.5" 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	16 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 32 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3450 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 5.1 (Lollipop) upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)	Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Pixel XL, V5.
Specification	Pixel XL	V5
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	71.6%
PPI /points per inch/	534 PPI	267 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Pixel XL, V5.
Specification	Pixel XL	V5
Rear camera, main	12.3 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	12.3 MP f/2.0 1/2.3'' 1.55µm PDAF & laser AF	13 MP PDAF f/2.0
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	8 MP

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Pixel XL, V5.
Specification	Pixel XL	V5
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Mali-T720MP2
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, V5.
Specification	Pixel XL	V5
Release date	2016 October	2016 January
Colors	Quite Black Very Silver Really Blue	White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	380 EUR	150 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 260 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 27 h 17 min (2G) / Up to 28 h (3G)
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Pixel XL, V5.
Specification	Pixel XL	V5
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 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800) 40(2300)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps	HSPA LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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 GLONASS
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
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)	SAR EU - 0.27 W/kg (head) 0.14 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Pixel XL, V5.
Specification	Pixel XL	V5
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for Pixel XL, V5.
Specification	Pixel XL	V5
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 V5

Google Pixel XL

Lava V5

Key differences

Display technology

Weight

Width

Chipset

Height

Physical size

1. Pixel XL

2. V5

Weight

1. Pixel XL

2. V5

Screen size

1. Pixel XL

2. V5

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Pixel XL

2. V5

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Pixel XL

2. V5

Specifications

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