Google Pixel XL vs Motorola DROID Ultra: 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.

Weight

DROID Ultra: 31 g lighter

Pixel XL:

168 g

DROID Ultra:

137 g
Width

DROID Ultra: 4.5 mm narrower

Pixel XL:

75.7 mm

DROID Ultra:

71.2 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID Ultra: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

Pixel XL:

5.5 in

DROID Ultra:

5 in
Chipset

Pixel XL:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)

DROID Ultra:

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Depth

DROID Ultra: 1.3 mm thinner

Pixel XL:

8.5 mm

DROID Ultra:

7.2 mm
Height

DROID Ultra: 17.2 mm shorter

Pixel XL:

154.7 mm

DROID Ultra:

137.5 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 +17.2 mm versus DROID Ultra
Width:

75.7 mm +4.5 mm versus DROID Ultra
Depth:

8.5 mm +1.3 mm versus DROID Ultra
2. DROID Ultra

Height:

137.5 mm
Width:

71.2 mm
Depth:

7.2 mm

Weight

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

1. Pixel XL

168 g

+31 g versus DROID Ultra
2. DROID Ultra

137 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. DROID Ultra

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 DROID Ultra.

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, DROID Ultra, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Pixel XL	DROID Ultra
16 GB	Unknown	2 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. DROID Ultra

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

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

+1320 mAh versus DROID Ultra
2. DROID Ultra

2130 mAh

Specifications

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1. Pixel XL2. DROID Ultra

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID Ultra.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID Ultra
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.7 Х 75.7 Х 8.5 mm	137.5 Х 71.2 Х 7.2 mm
Weight	168 g	137 g
Technology	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
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	16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3450 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2130 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID Ultra.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID Ultra
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%	70.4%
PPI /points per inch/	534 PPI	294 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Corning Gorilla Glass

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID Ultra.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID Ultra
Rear camera, main	12.3 MP Single	10 MP Single
Camera specs	12.3 MP f/2.0 1/2.3'' 1.55µm PDAF & laser AF	10 MP AF
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	2 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	2 MP

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID Ultra.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID Ultra
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 320
Antutu 7 score *	145789	3330
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	1627	667
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	4060	1268
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, DROID Ultra.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID Ultra
Release date	2016 October	2013 July
Colors	Quite Black Very Silver Really Blue	Black Red White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	380 EUR	250 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 312 h Talking time- Up to 28 h
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID Ultra.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID Ultra
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Nano-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 - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100) 13(700)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Class 12
Edge	Yes	Class 12
Wi-Fi	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 hotspot DLNA
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE aptX	4.0 A2DP EDR LE aptX
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 - 1.54 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID Ultra.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID Ultra
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

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

Google Pixel XL vs Motorola DROID Ultra

Google Pixel XL

Motorola DROID Ultra

Key differences

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Depth

Height

Physical size

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID Ultra

Weight

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID Ultra

Screen size

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID Ultra

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID Ultra

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID Ultra

Specifications

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