Google Pixel XL

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Google Pixel XL

📅 2016 📷 12 MP 🎬 4K30
from $769

📖 Overview

The 2016 Google Pixel XL pairs a 12.3MP f/2.0 main camera built on a 1/2.3" Sony IMX377 sensor with large 1.55µm pixels, relying on phase and laser autofocus plus gyro-EIS rather than optical stabilization. It set a benchmark for computational photography at launch via HDR+, and supports DNG RAW capture for editing flexibility. Video tops out at 4K/30fps, with up to 1080p/120fps and 720p/240fps slow motion, but there is no telephoto or ultrawide lens.

📸 Browse 181 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/2.3", f/2.0
Front camera8MP
Max video4K30
OISNo
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 821
RAM4GB
Storage32/128GB
Display5.5" 60Hz
Weight168g
Water/dust resistanceIP53
OSAndroid
ReleasedOctober 2016

Manufacturer page Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Google Pixel XL, sourced from SampleShots.

At a hostel in the Asakusa neighborhood of Tokyo, I noticed the colorful wood table after breakfast. It reminded me not of Tokyo but the colors of South America where I would be headed to next, almost a foreshadowing of my travels. | multicolored wooden surface
4.7mm · f/2 · 1/60s · ISO 175
via Unsplash by Ray Mallick
Standing edge cliff | woman standing on top of hill
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/1900s · ISO 67
via Unsplash by Samuel Scrimshaw
Pixelated Game Over screen on an oversized PAC-MAN arcade machine | black digital device at 0 00
4.7mm · f/2 · 1/40s · ISO 553
via Unsplash by Compagnons
a close up of a gray marble surface
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/193s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Juhani Pelli
A flat lay featuring a motivational note reading 'GO ALL IN,' surrounded by international currency, coffee beans, sunglasses, and a passport, symbolizing adventure and exploration.
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/120s · ISO 337
via Unsplash by Jeremy Dorrough
Close-up of a white cat peacefully sleeping with pink paws visible against a soft blanket.
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/33s · ISO 501
via Unsplash by Lukasz Szmigiel
Raptors Game Day | basketball court
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/120s · ISO 107
via Unsplash by Ryan
cooked pizza on brown wooden table
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/165s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Rahul Upadhyay
station foyer and reflection | Black and white shot of station foyer with people and large window and reflection on floor
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/200s · ISO 60
via Unsplash by Jonas Lee
Red canoes numbered 27 dock at the clear lake shore, with pine trees and rugged mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/1692s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Rahul Shanbhag
Sunlit interior showcasing angular architectural design and skylights.
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/2451s · ISO 69
via Unsplash by Cazacu Vasile
Cozy living room with a light gray sectional, a natural wood coffee table with a potted plant, and lime-green curtains by a large window. A colorful painting hangs above the sofa.
4.7mm · f/2 · 1/120s · ISO 164
via Unsplash by Véronique Trudel
I happened to take this photo of the MIT campus during my summer camp in Boston. As I walked passed ths part of the campus, it really caught me eye with all the angles and unorthodox design of the building. The bright and vibrant blue hue to the building really gave it a unique feel and will always be a memory I can hold onto about my experience in the amazing state of Massachusetts. | silver high-rise building nearby
4.7mm · f/2 · 1/1825s · ISO 52
via Unsplash by Kyle Sung
a view of a large open pit in the middle of nowhere
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/990s · ISO 66
via Unsplash by Matthew de Livera
Urban sunset over a tree-lined boulevard with mixed-use buildings and a distant skyline.
4.7mm · f/2.0 · 1/120s · ISO 70
via Unsplash by Patrick Tomasso
A lone figure stands atop a rugged cliff, gazing at the sunset over the ocean, with dramatic rock formations framing the scene.
4.7mm · f/2 · 1/1862s · ISO 48
via Unsplash by Filip Luchianenco
Weathered stone wall with a life-sized sculpture of a man protruding from the masonry, chained to the surface. A small barred window enhances the fortress-like atmosphere.
4.7mm · f/2 · 1/294s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Serhii Tyaglovsky
Delicate Arch stands majestically against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and a fading sky, with a lone figure exploring its grandeur.
4.7mm · f/2 · 1/147s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Mark Bosky

View all 181 sample photos on SampleShots →

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