Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Honor 8X Max
Comparison between Google Pixel 2 XL and Honor 8X Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 2 XL, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 2 XL, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 538 ppi
- against 350 ppi
Honor 8X Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,520 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10.5 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 1.95 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) | Octa-core CPU: 4x1.95 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 177.6 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 76.4 % | 83.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,520 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10.5 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 7.12″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,880 px Best value | 2,244 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 538 ppi Best value | 350 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8.1 Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 2 XL | 8X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G011C | ARE-AL00, ARE-L22HN, ARE-AL10 |
