Google Pixel XL vs Sonim XP8
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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.
- Display technologyOLED versus LCDPixel XL: OLED · XP8: LCD
- WeightPixel XL: 167 g lighterPixel XL: 168 g · XP8: 335 g
- WidthPixel XL: 3.8 mm narrowerPixel XL: 75.7 mm · XP8: 79.5 mm
- Screen diagonalXP8: 0.5 in smaller diagonalXP8: 5 in · Pixel XL: 5.5 in
- ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) / Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)Pixel XL: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) · XP8: Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
- DepthPixel XL: 9.5 mm thinnerPixel XL: 8.5 mm · XP8: 18 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+2.7 mm versus XP8
- Width
- 75.7 mm
- Depth
- 8.5 mm
- Weight
- 168 g
- 2. XP8
- Height
- 152 mm
- Width
- 79.5 mm+3.8 mm versus Pixel XL
- Depth
- 18 mm+9.5 mm versus Pixel XL
- Weight
- 335 g
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 5.5 in · 16:9 About 83.4 cm² rectangular area
- 2. XP8 5 in · 16:9 About 68.9 cm² rectangular area
Pixel XL has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than XP8.
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
XP8: Original memory entry
64 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. XP8
- NFC
- Yes
- Headphone jack
- Yes
- Memory card support
- See details microSD · up to 128 GB
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Pixel XL | XP8 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memoryRecorded 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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| BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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No different specifications in this section.
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | XP8 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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No different specifications in this section.
Camera and Video
| Specification | Pixel XL | XP8 |
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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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No different specifications in this section.
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | XP8 |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. |
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| GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScriptLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 BatteryLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. |
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No different specifications in this section.
General specs
| Specification | Pixel XL | XP8 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build |
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No different specifications in this section.
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | XP8 |
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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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No different specifications in this section.
Music and Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | XP8 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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No different specifications in this section.
Other features
| Specification | Pixel XL | XP8 |
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| Dop |
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No different specifications in this section.