Google Pixel vs Smartisan M1: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel vs Smartisan M1. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google PixelGoogle PixelGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
Smartisan M1Smartisan M1China · 4GB · 32GB
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Basics
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
16 reviews
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No user reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel vs Smartisan M1

Specs Google Pixel price compare Google Pixel
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		where to buy Smartisan M1 Smartisan M1
China · 4GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 5.15"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.5 mm
143.8 mm
8.6 mm 		71.8 mm
149.4 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 143 g 146 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 145.387
v6 		162.789
v6
Battery 2770 mAh 3050 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
22.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX318 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Google Smartisan
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2016,
7 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel
Smartisan M1
Google Pixel
Smartisan M1
Size
69.5 mm • 143.8 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.8 mm • 149.4 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 146 g
Usable surface 69 % 68 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal
Resistance IP53 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Silver

Brown

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.15"
Type AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
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Is it comfortable?
9.2
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
CPU 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
145.387
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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162.789
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 22.5 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Sony IMX318 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.6"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3"
Others
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
90
Mobile
90
Photo
91
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
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Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
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Quality of selfies
8.8
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.890 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
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Quality of the GPS
9.3
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And the WiFi?
8.6
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
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3050 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 19%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Smartisan 3.0 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 94%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 69%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Prices
From $ 629 --
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