Google Pixel XL vs T-Mobile Shadow

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Google Pixel XL

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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.

WeightShadow: 18 g lighterShadow: 150 g · Pixel XL: 168 g
WidthShadow: 22.7 mm narrowerShadow: 53 mm · Pixel XL: 75.7 mm
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) / TI OMAP 850Pixel XL: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) · Shadow: TI OMAP 850
DepthPixel XL: 6.5 mm thinnerPixel XL: 8.5 mm · Shadow: 15 mm
HeightShadow: 51.7 mm shorterShadow: 103 mm · Pixel XL: 154.7 mm
Release year2016 / 2007Pixel XL: 2016 · Shadow: 2007

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.

Front

Side

1. Pixel XL
Height
154.7 mm
Width
75.7 mm
Depth
8.5 mm

Weight
168 g
2. Shadow
Height
103 mm
Width
53 mm
Depth
15 mm

Weight
150 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Pixel XL	Shadow
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.7 Х 75.7 Х 8.5 mm	103 Х 53 Х 15 mm
Weight	168 g	150 g
Technology	AMOLED	TFT
Screen size	5.5" inch	0" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2560 px	240 x 320 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32/128 GB 512GB 4GB	128 MB RAM 256 MB ROM
Memory card support	No	microSD (dedicated slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3450 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	920 mAh Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)	TI OMAP 850
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display
Specification	Pixel XL	Shadow
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	Unknown
Display colors	16M	65K
Screen area	83.4 cm2	Unknown
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	Unknown
PPI /points per inch/	534 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Pixel XL	Shadow
Rear camera, main	12.3 MP Single	2 MP Single
Camera specs	12.3 MP f/2.0 1/2.3'' 1.55µm PDAF & laser AF	2 MP
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	Unknown
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	0 MP,
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	Unknown

Performance

Performance
Specification	Pixel XL	Shadow
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Unknown
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	145789	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	1627	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	4060	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScriptLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	7506	Unknown
GeekBench 4 BatteryLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	2141	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	310	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	861	Unknown

General specs

General specs
Specification	Pixel XL	Shadow
Release date	2016 October	2007 October
Colors	Quite Black Very Silver Really Blue	Black
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	380 EUR	260 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 150 h Talking time- Up to 5 h
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Pixel XL	Shadow
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Mini-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)	Unknown
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps	Unknown
GPRS	Yes	Class 10
Edge	Yes	Class 10
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	No
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	miniUSB
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE aptX	2.0
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 - 0.35 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Pixel XL	Shadow
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features
Specification	Pixel XL	Shadow
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging - Splash and dust resistant - Versions: Global USA North America	Pocket Office -MP3/AAC player -Voice memo/dial -Predictive text input HTC Juno platform