Google Pixel 2 XL vs Pixel 2 vs Pixel XL: Here are all the specs differences
Google has new Pixels. Great.
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 22 h (1323 min)
the average is 21 days (509 h)
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But how do the new Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL fare against last year's excellent Pixel XL? Are the new phones the heralds of an impending upgrade for existing Pixel users? Let's find out!
Check out the specs below and compare them as long as you want and make up your mind whether you should drop some hard-earned cash for Google's latest or wait these two out.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 2 vs Google Pixel XL
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
P-OLED
AMOLED
AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
76.66 %
67.92 %
71.22 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Flash
Dual LED
Dual LED
Dual LED
Software Features
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Night mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Night mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Resistance
Water, Dust
Water, Dust
Splash, Dust
IP certified
IP 67
IP 67
IP 53
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 540
Adreno 530
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
128 GB
128 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Battery
Capacity
3520 mAh
2700 mAh
3450 mAh
Talk time
the average is 22 h (1323 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (509 h)
Internet use
LTE
14 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
Music playback
130.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40, 41
Bands 38, 40, 41
Bands 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
Data
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 949
$ 749
$ 869
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7 Comments
1. abdoualgeria
Posts: 928; Member since: Jul 27, 2015
The first gen design was better imo
posted on Oct 04, 2017, 3:14 PM 1
2. trojan_horse
Posts: 5868; Member since: May 06, 2016
But the first-gen design was too iPhone-esque.
I find this one more appealing.
posted on Oct 04, 2017, 3:29 PM 2
3. abdoualgeria
Posts: 928; Member since: Jul 27, 2015
I respect your point of view , but for me this design looks like a child's toy ...
posted on Oct 04, 2017, 4:41 PM 0
5. Highside
Posts: 197; Member since: Jan 31, 2017
No MicroSD = FAIL
No Removable Battery = FAIL
posted on Oct 04, 2017, 7:21 PM 2
