Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel
Comparison between Google Pixel 2 XL and Google Pixel: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 2 XL, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 2 XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,520 mAh
- against 2,770 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against UFS 2.0
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Google Pixel, if you care about…
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 175 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10.5 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 206,711 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo cores and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Silver, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 143.8 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 76.4 % Best value | 69 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | Splash Resistant |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,520 mAh Best value | 2,770 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10.5 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery |
| Talk time | — | 26 h |
| Standby time | — | 456 h |
| Music playback time | — | 110 h |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,880 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 538 ppi Best value | 441 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM Best value | Single Nano-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, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.0, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.92 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.58 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.33 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.61 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G011C | — |
