Google Pixel 2 XL
#2170
Google Pixel 3a XL
#2172Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 3a 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 XL features a glass front with an aluminum/glass back, offering a premium build quality, while the Pixel 3a XL uses a plastic back and frame, making it lighter but less premium.
- Both phones have a 6.0-inch display, but the Pixel 2 XL has a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels compared to the Pixel 3a XL's 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, which generally offers better performance than the Snapdragon 670 in the Pixel 3a XL.
- Both devices have a 12.2 MP rear camera with OIS, but the Pixel 3a XL has slightly improved video capabilities.
- The Pixel 3a XL has a larger 3700 mAh battery compared to the 3520 mAh in the Pixel 2 XL, and it supports faster 18W charging.
- Both run on Android, with the Pixel 2 XL initially launching on Android 8.0 and the Pixel 3a XL on Android 9.0, both being upgradable to later versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 3a XL
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2019, May 07
Announced
2017, October 04
2019, May 07
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL2
Versions: G020C, G020G, G020F
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
P-OLED
OLED
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 615
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 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, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Black & White
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
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) Cat11 600/75 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
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
Yes