Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 2
Comparison between Google Pixel 2 XL and Google Pixel 2: 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 Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 2 XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,520 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against AMOLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 538 ppi
- against 441 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 76.4 %
- against 67.9 %
Google Pixel 2, if you care about…
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 175 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.35 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 206,711 | 203,768 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 145.7 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 76.4 % Best value | 67.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,520 mAh Best value | 2,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10.5 W | 10.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.023 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Single 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G011C | G011A |
