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Google Pixel 2 vs Google Pixel 2 XL

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GooglePixel 2GooglePixel 2 XL
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2017October 2017
Display
Screen size5″6″
Resolution1920 × 10802880 × 1440
Sharpness441 pixels per inch537 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Display typeAMOLED; 16:9 aspect ratiopOLED; 18:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density441 ppi538 ppi
Always-on displayAlways-on display; Now Playing identifies music locallyAlways-on display; Now Playing identifies music locally
Screen protection2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 53D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features95% DCI-P3 coverage; 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million coloursMaker claims 100% DCI-P3 coverage; 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million colours
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.35 GHz + 1.9 GHz; security module64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.35 GHz + 1.9 GHz; security module
GPUAdreno 540Adreno 540
Storage type4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main cameraLaser and dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; optical and electronic image stabilisationLaser and dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; optical and electronic image stabilisation
Front cameraf/2.4; 1.4 μm pixels; fixed focusf/2.4; 1.4 μm pixels; fixed focus
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps
Front video1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps
Camera featuresPortrait mode on rear and front cameras; Motion Photos; Google Lens preview in Google Photos at launchPortrait mode on rear and front cameras; Motion Photos; Google Lens preview in Google Photos at launch
Battery and charging
Battery2,700 mAh3,520 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Wired chargingSupplied USB-C 18 W power adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging, with always-on display off; actual results varySupplied USB-C 18 W power adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging, with always-on display off; actual results vary
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight143 g175 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.9 mm
Height × width145.7 × 69.7 mm157.9 × 76.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsAluminium unibody with hybrid coating; Gorilla Glass 5Aluminium unibody with hybrid coating; Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursJust Black, Clearly White and Kinda Blue; Kinda Blue subject to local operator availabilityJust Black and Black and White
ButtonsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesturePower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesture
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensorPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect; Android Sensor Hub; advanced x-axis hapticsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect; Android Sensor Hub; advanced x-axis haptics
SpeakersStereo front-firing speakersStereo front-firing speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three yearsNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three years
AI featuresGoogle Assistant activated with Active Edge; Google Lens preview identified objects, text and landmarks in photosGoogle Assistant activated with Active Edge; Google Lens preview identified objects, text and landmarks in photos
In the boxUSB-C 18 W power adaptor; USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; Quick Switch adaptor; 3.5 mm audio adaptor; SIM tool; quick-start packetUSB-C 18 W power adaptor; USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; Quick Switch adaptor; 3.5 mm audio adaptor; SIM tool; quick-start packet
Connectivity
Mobile networkLTE Cat 15 download up to 800 Mbps and upload up to 75 Mbps; three-carrier aggregation; 4x4 MIMO; 256-QAM downlink and 64-QAM uplink; operator dependent; no 5GLTE Cat 15 download up to 800 Mbps and upload up to 75 Mbps; three-carrier aggregation; 4x4 MIMO; 256-QAM downlink and 64-QAM uplink; operator dependent; no 5G
SIMOne nano-SIM; eSIM hardware; operator support requiredOne nano-SIM; eSIM hardware; operator support required
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Google's hardware specification lists 2x2 MIMO, while Notebookcheck reports no MIMODual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Google's hardware specification lists 2x2 MIMO, while Notebookcheck reports no MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HD
NFCNFC; Google CastNFC; Google Cast
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied adaptor for a 3.5 mm headphone connectionUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied adaptor for a 3.5 mm headphone connection
PositioningGPS and GLONASS; BeiDou and Galileo outside the US and Puerto RicoGPS and GLONASS; BeiDou and Galileo outside the US and Puerto Rico

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