Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
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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.
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Weight
Galaxy Core I8260: 44 g lighter
- Pixel XL:
- 168 g
- Galaxy Core I8260:
- 124 g
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Width
Galaxy Core I8260: 8.1 mm narrower
- Pixel XL:
- 75.7 mm
- Galaxy Core I8260:
- 67.6 mm
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Screen diagonal
Galaxy Core I8260: 1.2 in smaller diagonal
- Pixel XL:
- 5.5 in
- Galaxy Core I8260:
- 4.3 in
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Chipset
- Pixel XL:
- Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
- Galaxy Core I8260:
- Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
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Depth
Pixel XL: 0.5 mm thinner
- Pixel XL:
- 8.5 mm
- Galaxy Core I8260:
- 9 mm
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Height
Galaxy Core I8260: 25.4 mm shorter
- Pixel XL:
- 154.7 mm
- Galaxy Core I8260:
- 129.3 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 +25.4 mm versus Galaxy Core I8260
- Width:
- 75.7 mm +8.1 mm versus Galaxy Core I8260
- Depth:
- 8.5 mm
2. Galaxy Core I8260
- Height:
- 129.3 mm
- Width:
- 67.6 mm
- Depth:
- 9 mm +0.5 mm versus Pixel XL
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. Galaxy Core I8260
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 52.6 cm²
Pixel XL has approximately 58.5% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy Core I8260.
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
Galaxy Core I8260: Original memory entry
8 GB (4.5 GB user available) · 1 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. Galaxy Core I8260
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 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.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Core I8260 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Core I8260 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Core I8260 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Core I8260 |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Battery * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Core I8260 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Core I8260 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Core I8260 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | Pixel XL | Galaxy Core I8260 |
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| Dop |
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