Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: which has the better battery?

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Google's new Pixel smartphones are now out and ready to buy. But before you splash the cash on one, you deserve to know which has the better battery life.

We weren't impressed with the battery life of the Google Pixel in our full review and the Pixel XL didn't offer incredible stamina either.

For that reason we pitted the Pixel vs the Pixel XL in our battery test to compare how each phone performs when browsing the internet, watching YouTube videos and playing Real Racing 3.

Watch below to find out which phone wins out:

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James Peckham
James Peckham

James is the Editor-in-Chief at Android Police. Previously, he was Senior Phones Editor for TechRadar, and he has covered smartphones and the mobile space for the best part of a decade bringing you news on all the big announcements from top manufacturers making mobile phones and other portable gadgets. James is often testing out and reviewing the latest and greatest mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, virtual reality headsets, fitness trackers and more. He once fell over.

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