Detailed comparison and review of Google Pixel XL and HTC Desire 12. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 155 mm | 148.5 mm | Google Pixel XL has greater height than HTC Desire 12. |
Width | 75.7 mm | 70.8 mm | Google Pixel XL has greater width than HTC Desire 12. |
Depth | 8.64 mm | 8.2 mm | HTC Desire 12 is narrower than Google Pixel XL. |
Weight | 168 g | 137 g | HTC Desire 12 is lighter than Google Pixel XL. |
Body Colour | Very silver | Quite black | Cool black | |
Body Material | Glass, anodised aluminium | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.56 W/kg (body), 0.89 W/kg (head) | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.5" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels | Google Pixel XL has better screen resolution than HTC Desire 12. |
Display Format | QHD | - | |
Pixel Density | 534 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | - | |
Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Display colour personalisation | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | MediaTek | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 pro AB | MT6739 | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 | - |
MEMORY | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | Google Pixel XL has more RAM than HTC Desire 12. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
CAMERA | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | HTC Desire 12 has better camera resolution than Google Pixel XL. |
Sensor Type | - | BSI | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RX IMX378 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Google Pixel XL has better lens aperture than Google Pixel XL. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | 10 sec | |
Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
HDR Mode | HDR+ | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Smartburst, Lens Blur, Panorama in Fisheye Mode, Photosphere | Panorama, Pro mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | HTC Desire 12 has face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Google Pixel XL has better front camera resolution than HTC Desire 12. |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor R IMX179 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Automatic | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | HTC Desire 12 has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1280 x 720 (720p) | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Voice selfie, Self timer up to 10 seconds |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3450 mAh | 2730 mAh | Google Pixel XL has larger battery capacity than HTC Desire 12. |
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Standby Time | 552 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1920 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1920 min Standby: up to 552 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
User Interface | - | HTC Sense | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | HTC Sense Companion | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | - | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
NFC | Yes | - | Google Pixel XL has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS, Google Allo | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MKA, M4A, 3GA, MP4, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, WebM |
FEATURES | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, magnetometer, G-sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
Additional Phone Features | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function | - | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Google Pixel XL | HTC Desire 12 |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB 3.1 Type A-C cable, USB 2.0 Type C-C cable, Quick switch adapter, OTG dongle, USB-C charger | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |