Google
announced the Pixel and Pixel XL during its October event, adding another
premium smartphone to the choice of big phones out there.
It
offers flagship specs and a premium design, putting it in the same boat as the
likes of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 (the non-exploding
version).
The
question is, how do the three devices actually compare? Here is the Pixel XL
against the iPhone 7 Plus and Galaxy Note 7.
Pixel XL vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note
7: Design
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All offer
premium, well-built designs
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Pixel XL is the
lightest, iPhone 7 Plus is the largest but slimmest, Note 7 is the
smallest
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All three have
fingerprint sensors, Note 7 also offers iris scanner
Google's
Pixel XL, Apple's iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung's Note 7 all have solid, premium
designs. They all look different of course, but they all look great. The iPhone
7 Plus is all about metal, while the Note 7 and Pixel XL use a combination of
metal and glass.
The
iPhone 7 Plus and Galaxy Note 7 are both water and dust resistant with ratings
of IP67 and IP68 respectively, and the Note 7 also comes with its built-in
S-Pen and iris scanner. The Note 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have fingerprint sensors
on the front, while the Pixel XL's is positioned on the rear.
The
iPhone 7 Plus is the largest and heaviest of these three devices, but it is
also the slimmest, measuring 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm and weighing 188g.
The
Pixel XL is the thickest but also the lightest, measuring 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6mm
and weighing 168g.
The
Galaxy Note 7 is the smallest measuring 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9mm and weighing 169g.
Pixel XL vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note
7: Display
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Galaxy Note 7 has
largest display with dual-edge design
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Pixel XL has
sharpest display
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Apple iPhone 7
Plus has pressure sensitive display for more functionality
The
Google Pixel XL and Apple iPhone 7 Plus both have 5.5-inch displays. The Pixel
XL has a Quad HD resolution for a pixel density of 534ppi, and it uses AMOLED
technology, while the iPhone 7 Plus has a Full HD resolution for a pixel
density of 401ppi across the LCD screen.
The
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has a
larger 5.7-inch display that, like the Pixel XL, features a Quad HD
resolution and AMOLED technology. Its pixel density is 515ppi, meaning the
Pixel XL theoretically has the sharpest display of these three devices.
The
Galaxy Note 7 has a dual-edge design however, making it look more exciting than
both the Pixel XL and the iPhone 7 Plus. Apple's trump card is 3D Touch, the
company's version of pressure sensitive technology, meaning its display is
more functional than the Note 7 and Pixel XL, with extra features
available based on the force with which you press.
Pixel
XL vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note 7: Camera
Pixel
XL has the highest resolution front-facing camera
iPhone
7 has a dual-lens rear camera setup
Galaxy
Note 7 has the widest aperture on both the front and rear cameras
The
Google Pixel XL has a 12.3-megapixel rear camera with an aperture of f/2.0 and
1.55µm pixels. It features a dual-LED flash, phase detection autofocus and
laser autofocus, along with video stabilisation. The front-facing camera is
8-megapixels with 1.4µm pixels and an aperture of f/2.4.
The
Apple iPhone 7 Plus has a dual-lens setup on its rear comprising two
12-megapixel sensors, one wide-angle and one telephoto. The wide-angle sensor
has an aperture of f/1.8 while the telephoto has an aperture of f/2.8 and
optical image stabilisation and a quad-LED flash are also on board. The
front-facing camera is 7-megapixels with an aperture of f/2.2 and a Retina
Flash.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has a
12-megapixel rear Dual Pixel camera with 1.4µm pixels, like the Galaxy S7 and
S7 edge. It offers an aperture of f/1.7 and it too has optical image
stabilisation and a dual-LED flash. The front-facing camera is 5-megapixels but
it has a wider aperture than both the iPhone 7 Plus and the Pixel XL at f/1.7,
meaning it should perform better in low-light conditions.
Pixel XL vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note
7: Hardware
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Galaxy Note 7
only one to support microSD storage expansion
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iPhone 7 Plus has
largest available storage capacity option
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Galaxy Note 7 has
largest battery capacity
The
Google Pixel XL features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM
and a 3450mAh battery charged via USB Type-C. It is available in 32GB and 128GB
storage options and it doesn't support microSD. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack
and it features bottom-firing speakers.
The
Apple iPhone 7 Plus uses Apples latest A10 Fusion chip with an embedded M10
motion coprocessor. It is thought to be supported by 3GB of RAM with
a 2900mAh battery running the show, charged via Lightning. The iPhone 7 Plus
comes in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options, none of which have microSD
expansion. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack but it has stereo speakers.
The
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
under its hood or an octa-core Exynos chip, depending on the region. There is
4GB of RAM, a 3500mAh battery charged via USB Type-C and it comes with 64GB of
internal storage and microSD support. Like the Pixel XL, it has a 3.5mm
headphone jack, along with bottom-firing speakers.
Pixel XL vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note
7: Software
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Pixel XL offers
pure Android Nougat experience
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iPhone 7 Plus
offers streamlined experience for Apple and Mac users
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Galaxy Note 7 has
bloatware, but extra features for S-Pen
The
Google Pixel XL launches on Android Nougat 7.1 and it offers a pure Android
experience with no bloatware. There is a new launcher, round app icons and it
is the first phone to offer Google's Assistant built-in.
The
Apple iPhone 7 Plus runs on iOS 10 and it will offer a streamlined experience
for Mac users, like the Pixel XL does for Google users. There is no Google
Assistant obviously, but Apple has Siri instead.
The
Galaxy Note 7 currently runs on Android Marshmallow with
Samsung's software over the top. It will eventually get updated to Nougat
but users will still get the bloatware. It does however offer a number of extra
software functions for the S-Pen.
Pixel XL vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note
7: Price
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Pixel XL and
iPhone 7 Plus start at £719
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Galaxy Note 7
cheaper at £699
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The Google Pixel
XL has a starting price of £719 for the 32GB model. It creeps up to £819 for
the 128GB model.
The
Apple iPhone 7 Plus also has a starting price of £719, again for the 32GB
model. The 128GB model also costs £819 like the Pixel XL, while the 256GB model
will set you back £919.
The
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is £699, though it is currently not back on sale in the
UK at the moment.
Pixel
XL vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note 7: Conclusion
The
decision between these devices will probably come down to the design you
like best and the software experience you prefer rather than the specs. For
those of you who do care about the specs though, all three devices are pretty
much on par.
The
Pixel XL has the sharpest display, all the power you could want and a promising
camera offering. The iPhone 7 Plus is the slimmest device and it has already
proved itself as an excellent device in terms of both performance and camera.
The Note 7 has had its issues with the battery problem, but it is also a superb
device, with an brilliant camera and a design that is the most exciting of
these three handsets in our opinion.
Ultimately,
whichever of these three you choose, you're unlikely to be disappointed. They
are all well-built, all powerful and all flagships.
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