Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel XL vs Google Pixel 2
Comparison between Google Pixel XL 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 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,450 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 534 ppi
- against 441 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10.5 W
- Usable Surface
- 71.2 %
- against 67.9 %
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
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 168 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | 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 (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | 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 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Blue, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 145.7 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.2 % Best value | 67.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh Best value | 2,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10.5 W |
| Battery Features | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 552 h | — |
| Music playback time | 130 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi Best value | 441 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.164 :1 Best value | 4.023 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Pixel XL | 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 XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Single SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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, GPRS, EDGE, 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 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 Charging, DLNA | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.89 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.44 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 75 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel XL | Pixel 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | G011A |
