General Specs

BrandPIXEL SERIES
Phone ModelPixel (1st Gen)
Operating SystemAndroid 7 (Nougat)
Custom UIPixel UI
Phone Variants2 Variants
Release Date
(Launch Date)
October 20, 2016
StatusAvailable
Official WebsiteOfficial Link
Price in USA$319
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Display Specs

Size5 in / 127 mm | SBR: 68.8%
Resolution1080 x 1920 Pixels
TechnologyAMOLED, 24 bit depth, 16.78 million colors
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Aspect Ratio16:9
Pixel Density441 ppi
HDR SupportFHD
ProtectionCorning® Gorilla® Glass 4
TouchscreenYes, Oleophobic Coating

Design Specs

Dimensions143.84mm x 69.54mm x 8.5mm
Weight143g / 5.04oz
Build Material
  • Back: Anodized aluminum
  • Front: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4
  • Frame: Anodized aluminum
Device Buttons
  • Power Button on Right Side
  • Volume Buttons Below Power Button
Water ProofNo, Water-Repellent Coating

Memory Specs

RAM4GB
Storage32GB / 128GB
ExpandableNot Expandable
MoreUnlimited online storage for photos and videos

Processor Specs

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
CPUQuad Core, (2.15 GHz, Dual core, Kryo + 1.6 GHz, Dual core, Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
More
  • Architecture : 64 bit
  • Fabrication : 4 nm

Camera Specs

Rear Camera
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Single Camera
12.3MP
Camera 112.3 - megapixel - f/2.0, Primary Camera
(2.3" sensor size, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor, 1.55µm pixel size)
FlashDual LED Flash
Image Resolution4032 x 3024 Pixels
Video Recording
  • 4K@30fps
  • 1080p@60/120fps
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p@240fps
  • +1 More
Image Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser Autofocus
  • ISO control
  • Dual-color LED Flash
  • Exposure compensation
  • Continuous Shooting
  • Digital Zoom
  • Auto Flash
  • Face Detection
  • Touch To Focus
  • HDR
  • Panorama
  • +9 More
Front Camera
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Single Camera
8MP
Camera 18 - megapixel - f/2.4, Primary Camera
(3.2" sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size)
FlashNo
Video Recording1080p@30fps

Cellular Network Specs

SIM SlotsSingle Sim
SIM StandbySingle Standby
SIM TypeNano SIM
SAR Value
  • Head: 0.92 W/kg
  • Body: 0.58 W/kg
Network Support4G Supported
SIM 1
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4G / 3G / 2G / GPRS / EDGE
4G BandsTD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1500(band 21) / 850(band 26)
3G BandsUMTS 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G BandsGSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRSAvailable
EDGEAvailable
Extra FeaturesVoLTE

Connectivity Specs

Bluetoothv4.2
GPSGPS / GLONASS
NFCYes
USB
  • USB 3.1, Mass Storage, Charging
  • USB-OTG
WLAN/Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO, dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz)

Multimedia Specs

LoudspeakerYes
Stereo SpeakersYes
Audio Jack3.5mm
FM RadioNo
More
  • Bottom-firing Speaker
  • 3 Microphones (2 front
  • 1 rear)
  • Adaptive Audio Amplifier
  • +1 More

Sensors Specs

Facial RecognitionNo
Fingerprint Sensor
  • Available: Yes
  • Location: Back
  • Type: Pixel Imprint
Other Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Ambient Light
  • Magnetometer
  • Proximity
  • Hall Sensor
  • Android Sensor Hub
  • +5 More

Miscellaneous Features

Phone Unlock Methods
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • PIN
  • Passcode
  • Pattern
  • +1 More

Battery Specs

Battery ChargerUSB Type-C
Battery Capacity2770 mAh, Li-ion
Fast Charging18 W, Wired, PD (Up to 7 hours of use from only 15 minutes of charging)
Battery Usage
  • Standby time: up to 19 days (456 hours)
  • Talk time: up to 26 hours
  • Internet use time (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hours
  • Internet use time (LTE): up to 13 hours
  • Video playback: up to 13 hours
  • Audio playback: up to 110 hours
  • +3 More
RemovableNo
Reverse ChargingNo
Wireless ChargingNo

Disclaimer

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Google Pixel(1st Gen) Storage Variants

This Pixel Series cell phone has 2 available device variants with RAM & Storage Capacity. Read the complete storage specifications and features of Google Pixel(1st Gen) in the Memory Specs table.
4GB
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4GB
128GB
Google Pixel(1st Gen)
(4GB, 128GB)

Pros & Cons of Google Pixel(1st Gen)

Pros

  • Smooth Performance
  • Good Build Quality
  • Regular Security Updates
  • Google Assistant Integration
  • High-Resolution Display

Cons

  • Low Capacity Battery
  • No Wireless Charging
  • No Expandable Storage
  • Older Hardware Specs
  • Lacks Water Resistance

FAQs

How long will this phone receive Android updates?

Upgradable to Android 10

What color options are available for this phone?

The Google Pixel(1st Gen) is available in Very Silver, Quite Black and Really Blue colors.

What is the Form Factor of the Google Pixel(1st Gen)?

Its Form Factor is Slate.

Does the Google Pixel(1st Gen) support USB OTG?

This mobile device comes with USB OTG support.

Does this smartphone support USB Type-C for charging and data transfer?

Yes, this smartphone supports USB Type-C for both charging and connectivity.

Does this mobile have 3.5mm Audio Jack?

Yes, the Google Pixel(1st Gen) has a 3.5mm audio jack.

Does the Google Pixel(1st Gen) have facial recognition?

No, this mobile phone does not have face recognition technology.

Does this phone support fast charging?

Yes, the Google Pixel(1st Gen) smartphone supports fast charging.

Does this phone support reverse charging?

The Google Pixel(1st Gen) smartphone does not have reverse charging support.

Is wireless charging available on this phone?

The wireless charging is not available for this phone.

Does the Google Pixel 1 still work?

The Google Pixel first-generation smartphone, released in 2016, is still functional. However, it stopped getting software updates and security fixes from Google after 2019.
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