Google Pixel 2 XL
#2170
LG G Flex2
#2411Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
LG G Flex2
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.661.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 XL features a more premium build with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the LG G Flex2 has a plastic back and frame, making it lighter but less robust.
- The Pixel 2 XL offers a larger 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels compared to the 5.5-inch curved P-OLED display of the G Flex2 at 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in superior pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, providing better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 810 in the G Flex2.
- The Pixel 2 XL's camera is also more advanced with a 12.2 MP rear camera and superior video recording options, while the G Flex2 has a 13 MP rear camera but with fewer features.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel 2 XL at 3520 mAh compared to the G Flex2's 3000 mAh, although the G Flex2 supports faster charging.
- Lastly, the Pixel 2 XL runs a more recent version of Android, enhancing the software experience with better updates and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
LG G Flex2
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2015
Announced
2017, October 04
2015
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL2
Versions:LG H955 (EMEA), LG LS996 (Sprint), LG H950 (AT&T), LG US995 (U.S. Cellular)
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
P-OLED
Curved P-OLED
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.4, OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
2.1 MP
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3520 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 & Design
Dimensions
157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
149.1 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.96 x 0.37 in)
Weight
175 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Just Black, Black & White
Platinum Silver, Flamenco Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes