Google Pixel is a brand of portable consumer electronic devices developed by Google that runs the Pixel version of the Android operating system or the ChromeOS operating system. The primary line of Pixel products consists of Android-powered smartphones, produced since October 2016 as the replacement for the older Nexus line, with the current models being the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a. The Pixel brand also includes laptop and tablet computers, as well as several accessories, and was originally introduced in February 2013 with the Chromebook Pixel.
Phones
Legend: Model Announcement Release Support Lifespan Date Launch OS Date Final OS Pixel / XL October 4, 2016 October 20, 2016 7.1 Nougat December 2, 2019 10 Pixel 2 / XL October 4, 2017 October 19, 2017 8.0 Oreo December 7, 2020 11 Pixel 3 / XL October 9, 2018 October 18, 2018 9 Pie June 6, 2022 12 Pixel 3a / XL May 7, 2019 May 15, 2019 September 5, 2022 12L Pixel 4 / XL October 15, 2019 October 23, 2019 10 February 6, 2023 13 Pixel 4a August 3, 2020 August 20, 2020 November 6, 2023 Pixel 4a (5G) November 5, 2020 11 February 5, 2024 14 Pixel 5 September 30, 2020 October 15, 2020 Pixel 5a August 17, 2021 August 26, 2021 November 4, 2024 Pixel 6 / Pro October 19, 2021 October 28, 2021 12 At least October 2026 — Pixel 6a May 11, 2022 July 21, 2022 At least July 2027 Pixel 7 / Pro October 6, 2022 October 13, 2022 13 At least October 2027 Pixel 7a May 10, 2023 May 10, 2023 At least May 2028 Pixel Fold June 20, 2023 At least June 2028 Pixel 8 / Pro October 4, 2023 October 12, 2023 14 At least October 2030 Pixel 8a May 7, 2024 May 14, 2024 At least May 2031 Pixel 9 / Pro / Pro XL August 13, 2024 August 22, 2024 At least August 2031 Pixel 9 Pro Fold September 4, 2024 At least September 2031 Pixel 9a March 19, 2025 April 10, 2025 15 At least March 2032 Pixel 10 August 20, 2025 August 28, 2025 16 At least August 2032 Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL Pixel 10 Pro Fold October 9, 2025 At least October 2032 Pixel 10aFebruary 18, 2026 March 5, 2026At least February 2033 Pixel 11August 12, 2026August 20, 202617At least August 2033Pixel 11 Pro / Pro XLPixel 11 Pro Fold
Pixel and Pixel XL
Google announced the first generation Pixel smartphones, the Pixel, and the Pixel XL, on October 4, 2016, during the #MadeByGoogle event. Google emphasized the camera on the two phones, which ranked as the best smartphone camera on DxOMarkMobile with 90points until HTC released the U11, which also scored 90points. This is largely due to software optimizations such as HDR+. The Pixel phones also include unlimited cloud storage for pictures on Google Photos and, for devices purchased directly from Google, an unlockable bootloader. In 2019, a class action lawsuit over faulty microphones in some devices enabled Pixel owners to claim up to $500 in compensation.
Display: 5.0" 60Hz AMOLED display with 1080×1920 pixel resolution (Pixel); 5.5" AMOLED 60 Hz display with 1440×2560 pixel resolution (Pixel XL) Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Storage: UFS 2.0 with 32 GB or 128 GB RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4 Cameras: 12.3MP rear camera Sony Exmor IMX378 sensor with f/2.0 lens and IR laser-assisted autofocus; 1.55 μm pixel size. 8 MP front camera with f/2.4 lens Headphone Jack Battery: 2,770mAh (Pixel); 3,450mAh (Pixel XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging Materials: Aluminum unibody design with hybrid coating; IP53 water and dust resistance Colors: Very Silver , Quite Black or Really Blue (Limited Edition) Operating system: Android 7.1 Nougat; upgradable to Android 10
Pixel 2 and 2 XL
Google announced the Pixel 2 series, consisting of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, on October 4, 2017.
Display: 5.0" AMOLED 60 Hz display with 1080×1920 pixel resolution (Pixel 2); 6" P-OLED 60 Hz display with 1440×2880 pixel resolution (Pixel 2 XL); Both displays have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Storage: UFS 2.1 with 64 GB or 128 GB RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X Cameras: 12.2MP rear camera Sony Exmor IMX362 with f/1.8 lens, IR laser-assisted autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilization; 8 MP front camera with f/2.4 lens Battery: 2,700mAh (Pixel 2); 3,520mAh (Pixel 2 XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging Materials: Aluminum unibody design with hybrid coating; IP67 water and dust resistance Colors: Just Black , Clearly White or Kinda Blue (Pixel 2); Just Black or Black and White (Pixel 2 XL) Operating system: Android 8.0 Oreo; upgradable to Android 11
Pixel 3 and 3 XL
Google announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at an event on October 9, 2018, alongside several other products.
Display: Pixel 3 5.5" OLED, 60 Hz, 2160×1080 (18:9) pixel resolution; Pixel 3 XL 6.3" OLED, 60 Hz, 2960×1440 (18.5:9) pixel resolution; both displays have Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Storage: UFS 2.1 with 64 GB or 128 GB RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X Cameras: 12.2MP rear camera Sony Exmor IMX363 with f/1.8 lens, IR laser-assisted autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilization; 8 MP front camera with f/1.8 lens and 75° lens, second front camera with 8 MP, f/2.2, fixed focus and 97° lens; stereo audio added to video recording Battery: 2,915 mAh(Pixel 3); 3,430mAh (Pixel 3 XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging and wireless charging Materials: Aluminum frame, matte glass back, IP68 water and dust resistance Colors: Just Black , Clearly White , and Not Pink Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie; upgradable to Android 12
Pixel 3a and 3a XL
On May 7, at I/O 2019, Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, budget alternatives to the original two Pixel 3 devices.
Display: Pixel 3a 5.6" OLED, 60 Hz, 2220×1080 (18.5:9) pixel resolution; Pixel 3a XL 6" OLED, 60 Hz, 2160×1080 (18:9) pixel resolution; both displays have Asahi Dragontrail Glass Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Storage: 64 GB RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X Cameras: 12.2MP rear camera with f/1.8 lens, IR laser-assisted autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilization; 8 MP front camera with f/2.0 lens and 84° lens Headphone Jack Battery: 3,000mAh (Pixel 3a); 3700mAh (Pixel 3a XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging, but no wireless charging Materials: Polycarbonate body Colors: Just Black , Clearly White and Purple-ish Operating system: Android 9, upgradable to Android 12
Pixel 4 and 4 XL
Google announced the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL at an event on October 15, 2019, alongside several other products.
Display: Pixel 4 5.7" OLED, 90 Hz, 2280×1080 (19:9) pixel resolution; Pixel 4 XL 6.3" OLED, 90 Hz, 3040×1440 (19:9) pixel resolution; both displays have Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Storage: 64 GB or 128 GB RAM: 6 GB LPDDR4X Cameras: 12.2MP sensor with f/1.8 lens and 16MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 lens, IR laser-assisted autofocus, optical and electronic image stabilization; 8MP front camera with f/2.0 lens and 90° lens Battery: 2,800mAh (Pixel 4); 3,700mAh (Pixel 4 XL); both are non-removable and have fast charging and wireless charging Materials: Aluminum frame, matte or glossy glass back, IP68 water and dust resistance Colors: Just Black , Clearly White and Oh So Orange Operating system: Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
In 2019, Google offered a bug bounty program of up to $1.5million for the Titan M security chip built into Pixel 3, Pixel 3a and Pixel 4.
Pixel 4a and 4a (5G)
Google announced the Pixel 4a on August 3, 2020, and the Pixel 4a (5G) on September 30, 2020, as budget alternatives to the original two Pixel 4 devices.
Display: 5.8" OLED (4a) 6.2" OLED (4a 5G), 60 Hz, 2340×1080 (19.5:9) pixel resolution; the display uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Both have a hole punch for the front camera. Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (4a); Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (4a 5G) Storage: 128 GB RAM: 6 GB LPDDR4X Camera: 12.2MP dual-pixel sensor with f/1.7lens, autofocus with dual-pixel phase detection, optical and electrical image stabilization. In addition, the 4a 5G has a 16 MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 lens. Both have an 8 MP front camera with f/2.0 lens. Battery: 3,140 mAh (4a); Typical - 3,885 mAh, Minimum - 3,800 mAh (4a 5G); both are non-removable and feature all day battery as well as fast charging 3.5 mm headset jack Materials: Polycarbonate body Colors: Just Black or Barely Blue (Limited Edition) (Pixel 4a); Just Black or Clearly White (Pixel 4a 5G) Operating System: Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 (4a); Android 11 (4a 5G), upgradable to Android 14
Pixel 5
Google announced the Pixel 5 on September 30, 2020.
Display: 6.0" OLED, 90 Hz, 2340×1080 (19.5:9) pixel resolution; the display uses Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Storage: 128 GB RAM: 8 GB LPDDR4X Camera: 12.2 MP sensor with f/1.7 lens and 16 MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 lens, autofocus with dual-pixel phase detection, optical and electrical image stabilization; 8 MP front camera with f/2.0 lens. Battery: 4,080 mAh; it is non-removable and features fast charging and wireless charging, all day battery, and Battery Share. Materials: Brushed aluminum body, IP68 water and dust resistance Colors: Just Black and Sorta Sage Operating System: Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Pixel 5a
Google announced the Pixel 5a on August 17, 2021.
Display: 6.34" OLED, 60 Hz, 2400×1080 (20:9) pixel resolution; the display uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It has a hole punch for the front camera. Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Storage: 128 GB RAM: 6 GB LPDDR4X Camera: 12.2 MP sensor with f/1.7 lens and 16 MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 lens, autofocus with dual-pixel phase detection, optical and electrical image stabilization; 8 MP front camera with f/2.0 lens. Battery: 4,680 mAh; non-removable and features all day battery as well as fast charging Materials: Brushed aluminum body, IP67 water and dust resistance Colors: Mostly Black Operating System: Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Google announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on October 19, 2021.
Display: Pixel 6 6.4" OLED, 90 Hz, 2400×1080 FHD+ pixel resolution; Pixel 6 Pro 6.7" LTPO OLED, 120 Hz, 3120×1440 QHD+ pixel resolution; both have Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Processor: Google Tensor Storage: Pixel 6 128 or 256 GB; Pixel 6 Pro 128, 256, or 512 GB RAM: 8 GB LPDDR5 (Pixel 6); 12 GB LPDDR5 (Pixel 6 Pro) Cameras: Pixel 6: Rear 50 MP sensor with f/1.85 lens, laser detect autofocus, optical image stabilization; Rear 12 MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 lens; Front 8 MP sensor with f/2.0 lens and 84° field of view; Pixel 6 Pro: Rear 50 MP sensor with f/1.85 lens, laser detect autofocus, optical image stabilization; Rear 12 MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 lens; Rear 48 MP telephoto sensor with f/3.5 lens; Front 11.1 MP front camera with f/2.2 lens and 94° field of view. Battery: 4,614 mAh (Pixel 6); 5,003 mAh (Pixel 6 Pro); both are non-removable and have fast charging, wireless charging and reverse wireless charging Materials: Aluminum frame, glass back, IP68 water and dust resistance Colors: Pixel 6 Stormy Black , Kinda Coral and Sorta Seafoam ; Pixel 6 Pro Stormy Black , Cloudy White and Sorta Sunny Operating system: Android 12, upgradable to Android 16, with minimum 5 years of major OS/security update support.
Pixel 6a
Google announced the Pixel 6a on May 11, 2022.
Display: 6.1" OLED, 60 Hz, 2400×1080 (20:9) pixel resolution; the display uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It has a hole punch for the front camera. Processor: Google Tensor Storage: 128 GB RAM: 6 GB LPDDR5 Camera: 12.2 MP sensor with f/1.7 lens and 12 MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 lens, autofocus with dual-pixel phase detection, optical and electrical image stabilization; 8 MP front camera with f/2.0 lens. Battery: 4,410 mAh; non-removable battery with 18 W charging Materials: Aluminum frame, plastic back, IP67 water and dust resistance