Google Pixel 2 XL
#1064
OnePlus 6
#1296Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
OnePlus 6
Performance
78.583.5
Camera
95.395.6
Display
86.281.6
Battery
26.826.1
Build
78.680.0
Connectivity
73.472.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.660.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 XL features a 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels compared to the OnePlus 6's 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display at 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image on the Pixel.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, while the OnePlus 6 utilizes the newer Snapdragon 845, offering better processing capabilities.
- The Pixel 2 XL has a 12.2 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), whereas the OnePlus 6 has a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP primary sensor and OIS, providing versatility in photography.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 3520 mAh compared to the OnePlus 6's 3300 mAh, but the OnePlus supports faster charging at 20W.
- Both devices run Android 8.0 and 8.1 respectively, with the Pixel providing a more stock Android experience, while the OnePlus features OxygenOS, which offers additional customization options.
- The build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 and aluminum frames, but the OnePlus 6 includes a headphone jack, which the Pixel 2 XL lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
OnePlus 6
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2018, May 17
Announced
2017, October 04
2018, May 16
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL2
For Europe, Asia, North America, China
Display
Size
6"
6.28"
Type
P-OLED
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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
16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP (16 MP effective), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
20W wired
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)
155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Black & White
Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, Amber Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
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 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 11.1.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass