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Highest DxOMark score at time of unveiling
EIS
The camera (supposedly) has the best stabilization according to this reviewer
Droid Life Camera Review
Snapdragon 821 processor
The Snapdragon 821 is engineered to deliver a 10% performance increase over the 820 with the Qualcomm Kryo quad-core CPU
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Featuring a custom quad-core Qualcomm Kryo CPU and a Qualcomm Adreno 530 GPU, the Snapdragon 821 is engineered to provide the new flagship phones from Google with cutting-edge processing power. That includes the integrated Snapdragon X12 LTE modem, designed to support super-fast data rates and up to Cat 12 speeds (up to 600-Mbps downlink)
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The Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec has an integrated DAC (Digital-to-Analog) converter that supports up to 192-kHz/24-bit playback
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Qualcomm
Water Resistance
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Google's Pixel phones will be IP53 rated Link contains a video of how a device can get that rating
Unique Features
Unlimited backups of photos and 4K videos at original quality
Pixel buyers get worry-free backup with Google Photos. All photos and videos (even 4K recordings) can be backed up — for free — with Google's cloud service
Daydream
Both Pixel phones are the first to support Google's virtual reality platform, Daydream. You'll need the new Daydream headset for a fully immersive experience. You'll be able to play VR games and watch video apps like YouTube, Netflix, and HBO directly inside the virtual reality experience.
Google Assistant
Google’s answer to Siri and Alexa is one of the Pixel’s biggest features. Google Assistant is more advanced and capable than the Google Now voice assistant on other Android phones; it’s more contextually aware to what’s happening on your devices and can tap into popular third-party apps like WhatsApp and OpenTable.
Pixel Launcher
When you unlock the Pixel and Pixel XL, you’ll see a brand new home screen design that Google is calling Pixel Launcher. The app drawer button is gone; instead, you now swipe up from the bottom dock of apps to see all your apps and games. The date, time, and weather are in the top right, and tapping on Google's G logo will quickly get you to search.
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