specdeviceinfo

Pixel XL

Pixel XL · Google

SoC
smdk4x12
RAM
8 GB
Resolution
2309x1080
Android API
7.1 (25)
specdeviceinfo analysis

What this hardware actually means

Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.

Platform & performance positioning

The google Pixel XL reports its platform as smdk4x12. The CPU configuration is 8-core, Kryo-4xx-a76 Kryo-4xx-a55, running up to 300 - 2956 MHz. The GPU is Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 640. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.

Day-to-day workload

8 GB of RAM is comfortable for modern apps and moderate multitasking. Display resolution is 2309x1080.

This record reflects Android API level 25 (7.1). Android 7 or older — effectively retired; very few modern apps will run, and Google Play Services support is limited.

Trust & buying notes

Because this entry runs Android 7.1, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.

Identity

MANUFACTURER
Google
BRAND
google
MODEL
Pixel XL
PRODUCT
walleye

Operating System

API
7.1 (25)
KERNEL
4.14.180-perf-g3f44bb3858b3
PLATFORM
smdk4x12

SoC / CPU

SOC
smdk4x12
CPU
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc SM8150
CORES
8
FAMILY
Kryo-4xx-a76 Kryo-4xx-a55
CLUSTERS
4 x 2.96 GHz 2 x 2.42 GHz 2 x 1.78 GHz
CLOCK_SPEED
300 - 2956 MHz

GPU

GPU_VENDOR
Qualcomm
GPU_MODEL
Adreno (TM) 640

Memory & Storage

RAM
8 GB

Display

RESOLUTION
2309x1080

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
Google
GYROSCOPE
Google
MAGNETOMETER
Google
ALSPS
Google

Audio & Power

CHARGER
USE PMIC

Other

MODEM
8996-130361-1905270421

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