Google Pixel 2 XL
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Google Pixel 4a
#877Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 4a
Performance
78.582.5
Camera
95.393.7
Display
86.283.8
Battery
26.825.5
Build
78.671.8
Connectivity
73.473.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
63.667.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 XL features a larger 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, while the Pixel 4a has a 5.81-inch OLED display with HDR support at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the Pixel 4a uses the Snapdragon 730G, offering slightly improved efficiency.
- Both phones have a 12.2 MP rear camera with OIS, but the Pixel 4a has a wider aperture of f/1.7 compared to f/1.8 on the Pixel 2 XL, which may enhance low-light performance.
- The Pixel 2 XL has a 3520 mAh battery, while the Pixel 4a has a smaller 3140 mAh battery but supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality differs as the Pixel 2 XL has a glass and aluminum design, making it heavier at 175g, while the lighter 143g Pixel 4a uses a plastic back and frame.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 2 XL upgradable to Android 11 and the Pixel 4a upgradable to Android 13, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 4a
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2020, August 03
Announced
2017, October 04
2020, August 03
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL2
Not to be confused with Google Pixel 4a 5G
Display
Size
6"
5.81"
Type
P-OLED
OLED, HDR
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
PPI
1440
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 SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB 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/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 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; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
3140 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3140 mAh
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)
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Just Black, Black & White
Just Black, Barely Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 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, 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, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
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 10, upgradable to Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer