Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 2 vs Huawei nova 2s
Comparison between Google Pixel 2 and Huawei nova 2s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 2, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 1.8 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 2, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 169 g
Huawei nova 2s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,340 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10.5 W
- Usable Surface
- 78.5 %
- against 67.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Mali-G71 MP8 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 203,768 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 406 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,380 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, White | Black, Grey, Red, Gold, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.7 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 145.7 mm | 156.9 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 78.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,700 mAh | 3,340 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10.5 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,160 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.023 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Single SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 3G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 2 | nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G011A | HWI-AL00, HWI-TL00, HWI-L29 |
