Google Pixel 2
#1183
LG G Flex2
#2137Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
LG G Flex2
Performance
78.562.2
Camera
95.383.9
Display
80.284.7
Battery
22.724.2
Build
78.686.1
Connectivity
73.466.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.051.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 features a more premium build with an aluminum and glass design, while the LG G Flex2 has a plastic construction that is less robust.
- The Pixel 2's 5.0-inch AMOLED display offers sharper visuals at 441 ppi compared to the G Flex2's 5.5-inch curved P-OLED display with 403 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 is powered by the more efficient Snapdragon 835 chipset, while the G Flex2 uses the older Snapdragon 810.
- The Pixel 2's camera excels with a 12.2 MP sensor and advanced video capabilities, whereas the G Flex2 has a 13 MP camera but with less versatility in video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the G Flex2 at 3000 mAh compared to the Pixel 2's 2700 mAh, although the Pixel 2 benefits from a more recent software experience with Android 8.0, while the G Flex2 is limited to Android 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2
LG G Flex2
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2015
Announced
2017, October 04
2015
Description
N/A
Versions:LG H955 (EMEA), LG LS996 (Sprint), LG H950 (AT&T), LG US995 (U.S. Cellular)
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
Curved P-OLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 430
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.4, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
149.1 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.96 x 0.37 in)
Weight
143 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Platinum Silver, Flamenco Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.10 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Micro-SIM
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 42.2/21.1 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 MbpsLTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - US995 (U.S. Cellular)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass