Google Pixel 2 XL
#1064
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
#1404Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
Performance
78.581.5
Camera
95.382.6
Display
86.288.2
Battery
26.821.8
Build
78.674.4
Connectivity
73.462.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
63.658.8
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 Sharp Aquos R2 compact has a smaller 5.2-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 835, whereas the Aquos R2 compact uses the more advanced Snapdragon 845.
- The Pixel 2 XL's rear camera offers 12.2 MP with OIS, while the Aquos R2 compact has a superior 22.6 MP camera, also with OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel 2 XL at 3520 mAh compared to the Aquos R2 compact's 2500 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Pixel 2 XL starting on Android 8.0 and the Aquos R2 compact on Android 9.0, but the Pixel offers a more streamlined software experience with its stock Android interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2019
Announced
2017, October 04
2018
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL2
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.2"
Type
P-OLED
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~485 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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 (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
131 x 64 x 9.3 mm (5.16 x 2.52 x 0.37 in)
Weight
175 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Black & White
Smokey Green, Deep White, Pure Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
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, QZSS
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 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass