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Google Pixel 2

Google Pixel 2

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Google Pixel 2 XL

Google Pixel 2 XL

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Category Breakdown

Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 2 XL
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.661.6

Summary

  • The Google Pixel 2 features a 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Pixel 2 XL has a larger 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
  • Both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and offer the same RAM and storage options, ensuring similar performance.
  • The camera specifications are identical, with a 12.2 MP rear camera and an 8.0 MP front camera, both capable of capturing high-quality images and video.
  • The Pixel 2 has a smaller 2700 mAh battery compared to the 3520 mAh battery in the Pixel 2 XL, providing longer usage time for the latter.
  • Both devices run on Android 8.0 (Oreo) and can be upgraded to Android 11, offering a consistent software experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame, though the Pixel 2 XL is slightly heavier and larger.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 2 XL

General

Release Date

2017, October 17
2017, October 17

Announced

2017, October 04
2017, October 04

Description

N/A
Also known as Google Pixel XL2

Display

Size

5"
6"

Type

AMOLED
P-OLED

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1440

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)

GPU

Adreno 540
Adreno 540

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

12.2 MP
12.2 MP

Main Camera Details

12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

Front Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Front Camera Details

8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm

Video Recording

4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

2700 mAh
3520 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)

Weight

143 g
175 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Just Black, Black & White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Software

Operating System

Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11

OS Version

Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

No
No