Benchmark scores.

[Kombat wombat]

Why does the pixel xl benchmark so much lower then other devices even with the newer snapdragon 821. It's single core and muticore scores are quite a bit lower then say a device with the same ram and snapdragon 820.

 

[dermotti]

I think google is playing it ultra-ultra safe on this phone and underclocking it.

If they start having serious issues like the Note7, on their very first Pixel phone, it would destroy the product line.

My theory anyways.

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[Kombat wombat]

I think google is playing it ultra-ultra safe on this phone and underclocking it.

If they start having serious issues like the Note7, on their very first Pixel phone, it would destroy the product line.

My theory anyways.

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I was thinking the same thing hopefully they will update the kernel later down the line. Or once we can root and flash a different kernel and reclock it hopefully will see an improvement.

 

[jaythenut]

I was thinking the same thing hopefully they will update the kernel later down the line. Or once we can root and flash a different kernel and reclock it hopefully will see an improvement.

You do know there's 2 kernels out already just need to flash with adb

 

[Kombat wombat]

You do know there's 2 kernels out already just need to flash with adb

I've seen one but I didn't know there were two. I was going to wait until a recovery and root were available for it before I start flashing kernels.

 

[TransportedMan]

There's 2 different versions of the SD821. There's a performance version which is what you'll see in the new Xiaomi phones, Asus Zen Deluxe phones, and the Leco. They have 2 cores clocked at 2.4ghz and 2 cores clocked at 2.2ghz. There is then the efficiency version, which powers the Pixel phones. Their clusters are clocked exactly at the same speed as the SD820.

According to Qualcomm, on version gives you 5-10% more performance and the other gives you 5-10% efficiency. Google has chosen the efficiency version. However after seeing a few Pixel battery tests, it lasts one hour more than the Nexus 6P which is great, but it's still not in the league of phones like the Samsung S7, S7E, and the dearly departed Note 7. Those 3 phones had the regular SD820 and last much longer than the Pixels.

 

[evobyte]

There's 2 different versions of the SD821. There's a performance version which is what you'll see in the new Xiaomi phones, Asus Zen Deluxe phones, and the Leco. They have 2 cores clocked at 2.4ghz and 2 cores clocked at 2.2ghz. There is then the efficiency version, which powers the Pixel phones. Their clusters are clocked exactly at the same speed as the SD820.

According to Qualcomm, on version gives you 5-10% more performance and the other gives you 5-10% efficiency. Google has chosen the efficiency version. However after seeing a few Pixel battery tests, it lasts one hour more than the Nexus 6P which is great, but it's still not in the league of phones like the Samsung S7, S7E, and the dearly departed Note 7. Those 3 phones had the regular SD820 and last much longer than the Pixels.

Did you see my battery results? I got 5hr sot using Waze and streaming Alex Jones app the whole time. I did this test driving from Chicago to St Louis. Not only that my reception was garbage and I got those results.

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[Kombat wombat]

There's 2 different versions of the SD821. There's a performance version which is what you'll see in the new Xiaomi phones, Asus Zen Deluxe phones, and the Leco. They have 2 cores clocked at 2.4ghz and 2 cores clocked at 2.2ghz. There is then the efficiency version, which powers the Pixel phones. Their clusters are clocked exactly at the same speed as the SD820.

According to Qualcomm, on version gives you 5-10% more performance and the other gives you 5-10% efficiency. Google has chosen the efficiency version. However after seeing a few Pixel battery tests, it lasts one hour more than the Nexus 6P which is great, but it's still not in the league of phones like the Samsung S7, S7E, and the dearly departed Note 7. Those 3 phones had the regular SD820 and last much longer than the Pixels.

I thought it was the same processor just clocked at different speeds out the box, I could be wrong though.

 

[TransportedMan]

I thought it was the same processor just clocked at different speeds out the box, I could be wrong though.

Many people did and thought Google was just underclocking the chip but it was revealed there's two versions of the chip, Google has the efficiency version. In fact, XDA wrote an article about it about a week ago go check.

 

[Kombat wombat]

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Many people did and thought Google was just underclocking the chip but it was revealed there's two versions of the chip, Google has the efficiency version. In fact, XDA wrote an article about it about a week ago go check.

So basically we are stuck with a under clocked version that really sucks.

 

[Kombat wombat]

Many people did and thought Google was just underclocking the chip but it was revealed there's two versions of the chip, Google has the efficiency version. In fact, XDA wrote an article about it about a week ago go check.

I can't seem to find the XDA article can you link it please.

 

[TransportedMan]

I can't seem to find the XDA article can you link it please.

http://www.xda-developers.com/a-loo...he-snapdragon-821-in-the-google-pixel-phones/

 

[Kombat wombat]

http://www.xda-developers.com/a-loo...he-snapdragon-821-in-the-google-pixel-phones/

Many thanks.

 

[oRAirwolf]

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So basically we are stuck with a under clocked version that really sucks.

It is not underclocked. It is just more energy efficient at the same clock as the 820. If it bothers you, just wait a little bit and I promise you that you will be able to OC it with a custom kernel. Then you can enjoy faster battery drain with absolutely no perceivable difference in performance.

 

[GuestK003]

Irrelevant number. This is the smoothest Android phone I've ever owned. That number can't tell you what the experience is like. Other phones have a higher score but run like crap. The phone was created to be an all-round performer. Not blow up in your hand like the Samsung M80.

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[Kombat wombat]

Irrelevant number. This is the smoothest Android phone I've ever owned. That number can't tell you what the experience is like. Other phones have a higher score but run like crap. The phone was created to be an all-round performer. Not blow up in your hand like the Samsung M80.

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You know what your right, I can't fault the smoothness of the pixel, and true to form it is laggless and buttery smooth. I think I got carried away for a bit with benchmark scores and Numbers.

 

[iceman4357]

Then you can enjoy faster battery drain with absolutely no perceivable difference in performance.

lol. +1 for this point. I think people get too caught up in drag racing their phones with benchmarks. If it runs smooth I don't care what clock speed it is or what benchmark number is outputs.