Prior to the recent launching of the Pixel XL, Google has poured a lot of hype on its new flagship. Many times, the search engine giant has downplayed the leading status of Apple's iPhone 7 variant.
Considering that the Pixel is the first product totally manufactured by Google, it is not surprising that the promotional campaign is relentless. Challenging its Cupertino-based rival only fuels the Mountain View-established group to gain the upper hand in a highly-competitive smartphone market.
Over the years, Apple has proven that its products have the specifications to lead the pack. The iPhone 7 Plus is no different. Notably, the unit is run by one of the best technological operating system in the iOS 10. Moreover, it is powered by an extremely-efficient A10 Fusion processor.
If a user absolutely focuses on the effectiveness of his smartphone then the iPhone is definitely it. However, the Pixel XL provides other functional dimensions.
Google's latest flagship capitalizes on its edge in terms of imagery and memory storage. Compared to the 3GB access capacity of the Apple item, the Pixel is a notch higher with its 4GB RAM design.
On display details, the XL is riding upfront. Against the iPhone 7 Plus's 1080 x 1920-pixel resolution, Google's unit exhibits a 1440 x 2560-pixel presentation.
The Snapdragon 821-powered Pixel Plus introduces higher specifics for its camera with its 12.3 and 8-megapixel rear and front photo tracker, respectively. Although the difference is not really that far against the iPhone, nonetheless the specifications are enough to induce better images.
In line with this, tech observers and journalists are treated to a blind camera showdown between the two smartphone flagships in San Francisco last October 4. Apple and Google engage in a five-set image subjects that will likely determine which of the two is the better picture shooter.
Vital factors taken into account include the shadow cast, the reflective illumination, the color combination and the low-light performance.
Overall, the Pixel XL gets an overwhelming nod from the judges. Google's product has presented better color accuracy and detail sharpness compared to the iPhone 7 Plus.
