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