Google Pixel 2 XL
#1064
Google Pixel 3a XL
#1076Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 3a XL
Performance
78.574.2
Camera
95.393.4
Display
86.278.3
Battery
26.827.0
Build
78.671.7
Connectivity
73.472.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
63.663.4
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Just Black, Black & White
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer