A few hours ago, Google announced the Pixel, which comes with a 5-inch display and a 12.3-megapixel camera.
The phone comes by default with plenty of new features like Google’s Assistant software.
However, is it worth switching from your current device?
In the table below, we compare the Pixel to the iPhone 7 and to Samsung’s Galaxy S7.
See for yourself and let us know which one you prefer.
| Google Pixel | Apple iPhone 7 | Samsung Galaxy S7 | |
| Display size, resolution | 5-inch; 1,920×1,080 pixels | 4.7-inch; 1,334×750 pixels | 5.1-inch; 2,560×1,440 pixels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel density | 441 ppi | 326 ppi | 576 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.66×2.74×0.34 (at its thickest) | 5.44×2.64×0.28 inches | 5.6×2.7×0.3 inches |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 143.84×69.54×8.58 (at its thickest) | 138.3×67.1×7.1 mm | 142.4×69.6×7.9 mm |
| Weight (ounces, grams) | 5.04 oz; 143 g | 4.87 oz; 138 g | 5.4 oz; 152 g |
| Mobile software | Android 7.1 Nougat | iOS 10 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Camera | 12.3-megapixel | 12-megapixel (wide) | 12-megapixel |
| Front-facing camera | 8-megapixel | 7-megapixel | 5-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | 2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | A10 chip (64-bit) | 2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapgradon 820 |
| Storage | 32GB, 128GB | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB | 32GB, 64GB (varies by region) |
| RAM | 4GB | TBD | 4GB |
| Expandable storage | None | None | Up to 200GB |
| Battery | 2,770mAh | 14 hour talk time on 3G, 10 days standby, 12 hours internet use on LTE | 3,000mAh (nonremovable) |
| Fingerprint sensor | Back cover | Home button | Home button |
| Connector | USB-C | Lightning | Micro-USB |
| Special features | Google Assistant built-in; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR ready | Water-resistant; taptic Home button | Water-resistant; wireless charging |
