Google Pixel 2 XL
#1064
Sony Xperia 1
#843Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2 XL
Sony Xperia 1
Performance
78.583.5
Camera
95.395.5
Display
86.290.1
Battery
26.826.2
Build
78.681.6
Connectivity
73.468.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
63.668.1
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 XL features a 6.0-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, while the Sony Xperia 1 has a larger 6.5-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the Xperia 1 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Xperia 1 offers additional versatility with its telephoto and ultrawide lenses, along with 4K video recording capabilities.
- The Pixel 2 XL has a 3520 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia 1's 3330 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both phones run Android, with the Pixel 2 XL launching on Android 8.0 and the Xperia 1 on Android 9.0, both upgradable to Android 11, and they both feature stereo speakers and lack a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2 XL
Sony Xperia 1
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2019, February 25
Announced
2017, October 04
2019, February 25
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL2
Previously known as Sony Xperia XZ4
Display
Size
6"
6.5"
Type
P-OLED
OLED, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1644
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
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@24/25/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
3330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3520 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3330 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)
167 x 72 x 8.2 mm (6.57 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Just Black, Black & White
Black, Gray, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 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, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass