Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel vs Google Pixel 2
Comparison between Google Pixel and Google Pixel 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10.5 W
Google Pixel 2, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against UFS 2.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Single SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 203,768 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo cores and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Blue, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.5 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Body Height | 143.8 mm | 145.7 mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 143 g |
| Usable Surface | 69 % Best value | 67.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,770 mAh Best value | 2,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery |
| Talk time | 26 h | — |
| Standby time | 456 h | — |
| Music playback time | 110 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 441 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.023 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Single SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.0, DLNA | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
| 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 | 300 Mbps | 800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 75 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | G011A |
