Google Pixel XL vs vivo U1: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel XL vs vivo U1. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XLGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
vivo U1vivo U1China · 3GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel XL
Google Pixel XL
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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vivo U1
vivo U1
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
22 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel XL vs vivo U1

Specs Google Pixel XL price compare Google Pixel XL
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		where to buy vivo U1 vivo U1
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 6.2"
Resolution QHD HD+
Usable surface 71% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.7 mm
154.7 mm
8.6 mm 		75.1 mm
155.1 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 168 g 163 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 439
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 145.387
v6 		99.106
v8
Battery 3450 mAh 4030 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Google vivo
Aliases -- V1818A

Release Date
Release date October 2016,
7 years ago 		February 2019,
5 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel XL
vivo U1
Google Pixel XL
vivo U1
Size
75.7 mm • 154.7 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.1 mm • 155.1 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 163 g
Usable surface 71 % 82 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic
Resistance IP53 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Black

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 6.2"
Type AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 19:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		HD+
720 x 1520 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 271 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
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Is it comfortable?
9.1
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
CPU 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.45 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 505

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
145.387
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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99.106
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" --
2
Camera type
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Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
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Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
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
  • Dual camera
  • 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 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
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Quality of nighttime photos
9.4
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Quality of selfies
9.6
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Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
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Number of reviews
22 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)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

 0.920 W/Kg on head
0.580 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
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Quality of the GPS
9.5
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And the WiFi?
9.3
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
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4030 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Funtouch 4.5 OS (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 86%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Prices
From $ 226 --
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