Google Pixel
Google Pixel — Google Pixel overview: rating 25/100, Snapdragon 821 chipset, 12 MP camera, 2770 mAh battery. Price $649.
Faster than 12% of smartphones in AnTuTu
Specifications
| Processor | Snapdragon 821 |
| Display | 5.0" AMOLED, 1080x1920, 60Hz |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB |
| Battery | 2770 mAh · ≈5.6 hrs of active use* |
| Charging | 18W / No wireless charging |
| OS | Android 7.1 |
| Dimensions | 143.8 × 69.5 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 143g |
| NFC | yes |
| Launch price | $649 |
* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.
Cameras
| Main | 12MP f/f/2.0 |
| Front | 8MP |
Benchmarks
Performance
Overview and verdict
The Google Pixel — a budget phone from Google released in 2016 — runs on the Snapdragon 821. Its overall MobileRank rating is 25/100. In benchmarks, the device scores 312,361 in AnTuTu and 390/792 in Geekbench 6. The camera system includes a 12 MP main sensor (score: 10/100). With a 2770 mAh battery and a launch price of $649, value for money scores 0/100.
Pros
- Lightweight body (143g)
Cons
- Limited performance for demanding games
- Modest camera capabilities
- Small battery (2770 mAh)
- Slow charging (18W)
- No wireless charging
Launch price and where to check today's
This is the launch price. We do not track current retail prices and make no claim about whether today's is higher or lower: check the stores below. Prices vary by store, region, and configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What processor does the Google Pixel have?
The Google Pixel runs on the Snapdragon 821 chipset. It scores 312,361 points in AnTuTu.
What is the Google Pixel's rating?
The Google Pixel scores 25 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 22/100, camera 10/100, battery 12/100, display 59/100, portability 78/100.
How much does the Google Pixel cost?
At launch the Google Pixel cost $649. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 0/100.
What battery does the Google Pixel have?
The Google Pixel has a 2770 mAh battery with 18W charging. Battery score: 12/100.
Is the Google Pixel worth buying?
The Google Pixel is a good fit for a wide range of users. Overall rating — 25/100 (budget phone).
Device profile
Category scores
The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. How the rating works →
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