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    Google Pixel XL smartphone

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    Price $770.00

    The Google Pixel XL is a smartphone that runs on the Android operating system. This model has a 5.5-inch touch-screen display, a 12.3-megapixel camera, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard.

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    The Google Pixel XL is a smartphone that runs on the Android operating system. It has a 5.5-inch touch-screen display, measures 6.1 by 3.0 by 0.3 inches and weighs 5.9 ounces.

    The Google Pixel XL has a 12.3 -megapixel camera that can record high-definition video, a front-facing camera, and a music player. It also features a virtual QWERTY keyboard that's useful for messaging and Web searches., This phone has WiFi, DLNA, and GPS navigation capability. Web browsing, e-mail, and texting capabilities are also included. It can act as a mobile hotspot for WiFi-enabled devices.

    This Google phone has a standard 3.5mm jack. It has 32 or 128GB of built-in memory, and supports memory cards of more than 128GB.

    Specs

    Other providers Other providers Available for purchase on these other service providers. The performances or features of these related phones may differ from provider to provider.
    Not applicable
    Case style Case style Indicates the phone design: folding, rectangular, sliding, swivel, or a combination.
    Rectangular
    Rugged Rugged Such phones are made to better withstand rain, high humidity, dust, dropping, vibration, or other harsh conditions, some based in part in accordance to MIL­STD­810.
    No
    Height (in.) Height Height is measured to the nearest tenth of an inch (folding phones are measured closed). This value may vary slightly by provider.
    6.1
    Width (in.) Width Width is measured to the nearest tenth of an inch (folding phones are measured closed). This value may vary slightly by provider.
    3.0
    Depth (in.) Depth Depth is measured to the nearest tenth of an inch (folding phones are measured closed). This value may vary slightly by provider.
    0.3
    Weight (oz.) Weight Weight is measured to the nearest ounce, with the battery. This value may vary slightly by provider.
    5.9
    Total storage provided (GB) Total storage provided Total storage (gigabytes) provided, both internal and external, for the operating system, apps, content, and etc. Availability for models with multiple memory storage capacities are subject to change.
    32
    Other capacities available (GB) Other capacities available Other storage capacities available at time of testing.
    128
    Memory card slot Memory card slot Phones that have slots that accept memory cards, typically microSD, allow you to conveniently expand storage capacity by up to 128GB, and sometimes even more. The removable card may be hard to access.
    none

    Features

    Camera (megapixels) Camera Specifies, in megapixels, the maximum resolution of the rear-­facing camera.
    12.3
    Camera flash Camera flash Some phones have a built-in camera flash, which is helpful when taking pictures in dark environments.
    Yes
    Camera recording resolution Camera recording resolution The maximum recording resolution of the phone's primary video camera: Ultra HD, 1080p, 720p, or SD (Standard Definition).
    Ultra HD
    Front-facing camera (megapixels) Front-facing camera Specifies, in megapixels, the maximum resolution of the front-facing camera. A camera with a 0.3 megapixel value is also referred to as VGA. Models with an NA don't have a front-facing camera.
    8
    Music player Music player Indicates the phone has a built-in MP3 player. Most players have full capabilities, allowing you to sort or view tracks according to genre, album or artist, playlists, etc. They also typically have more than one playback option, such as repeat and shuffle. The small number of phones that lack these convenient features are rather cumbersome to use.
    Yes
    FM radio FM radio Phones with a built in FM radio require a special stereo headset be plugged into the phone to use the radio. The headset acts as both the audio output and the radio's antenna. This feature may not be available from all providers.
    No
    Headset Headset Indicates if a headset is included, as well as if it's mono or stereo (typically for music playback). This feature may not be available from all providers.
    none
    Voice command Voice command This feature allows you dial numbers from your phone book by speaking the name, without the usual training. You can also dial numbers by pronouncing the digits.
    Yes
    GPS navigation GPS navigation All phones have some type of location-based technology to help emergency responders find you when you dial 911. Phones that support GPS Navigation services conveniently integrate GPS with maps and search engines to give you real-time, spoken, turn-by-turn directions to an entered address, or to help you find nearby businesses by name or category, such as Joe's Pizzeria or hospitals. We indicate which phones have GPS navigation capability. The service for nearly all models doesn’t cost extra, but on some models it can cost extra.
    Yes
    Speakerphone Speakerphone Useful for hands-free conversations when a headset is unavailable or impractical.
    Yes
    Voice memo Voice memo A built-in voice recorder.
    Yes
    Battery removable Battery removable Shows whether the model has a removable battery.
    No

    Connections

    LTE LTE Indicates the phone supports a 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) data network.
    Yes
    Bluetooth Bluetooth Voice indicates the phone works with wireless Bluetooth headsets and most hands-free car systems; stereo means it supports stereo Bluetooth headsets for music and other multimedia; data indicates the phone can wirelessly exchange pictures, contacts, and other information with other compatible Bluetooth devices, such as a computer, cell phone, speaker system, smartwatches, or printer.
    Voice, data, stereo
    NFC NFC Indicates the phone supports NFC (Near field communication) data.
    Yes
    WiFi WiFi These phones have built-in WiFi that gives them fast Internet and e-­mail access through home networks and WiFi hotspots. Phones can use the connection to share content, or make calls using Voice over Internet Protocol, though the latter may not be available from all providers.
    Web, data
    Headphone jack (3.5mm audio jack) Headphone jack (3.5mm audio jack) Newer phones are starting to not include the standard 3.5mm headphone jack and instead are using the USB C port. This requires a different pair of headphones or an adapter if you want to continue using your favorite headphones.
    Yes
    World phone World phone Indicates the phone supports international frequency bands for coverage abroad. May not be available from all providers.
    Yes

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