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Google Pixel 2 XL vs Google Pixel 3 XL

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GooglePixel 2 XLGooglePixel 3 XL
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2017October 2018
Display
Screen size6″6.3″
Resolution2880 × 14402960 × 1440
Sharpness537 pixels per inch522 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Display typepOLED; 18:9 aspect ratioFlexible OLED; 18.5:9 aspect ratio confirmed by Notebookcheck; Google's archived sheet renders this as 18:5:9
Pixel density538 ppi523 ppi
Always-on displayAlways-on display; Now Playing identifies music locallyAlways-on display; Now Playing
Screen protection3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresMaker claims 100% DCI-P3 coverage; 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million colours100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million colours; HDR support with UHDA certification
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
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; 2.5 GHz + 1.6 GHz; Titan M security module
GPUAdreno 540Adreno 630
AI engine–Pixel Visual Core
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 stabilisationDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; 76° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation; spectral and flicker sensor
Front cameraf/2.4; 1.4 μm pixels; fixed focusTwo 8 MP cameras; normal f/1.8 with 75° field of view and phase-detection autofocus; wide-angle f/2.2 with 97° field of view and 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 30/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps according to Google's historical specification
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 launchTop Shot; HDR+; Super Res Zoom; Group Selfie; Photobooth; Portrait; Playground; Motion Auto Focus; Night Sight was announced for delivery after launch
Battery and charging
Battery3,520 mAh3,430 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneYes (wattage not published)
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 varyUSB-PD 2.0; supplied 18 W adaptor; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging, with always-on display off; actual results vary
Wireless charging–Qi-certified charger compatibility; maker's hardware sheet does not publish a maximum wattage
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight175 g184 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
Height × width157.9 × 76.7 mm158 × 76.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP68
MaterialsAluminium unibody with hybrid coating; Gorilla Glass 5Aluminium frame with hybrid coating; soft-touch glass back; Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursJust Black and Black and WhiteJust Black, Clearly White and Not Pink
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; Android Sensor Hub; advanced x-axis haptics
SpeakersStereo front-firing speakersDual front-firing speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9 Pie
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 with Active Edge; Digital Wellbeing and Flip to Shhh; Call Screen initially supported English in the US
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 packet18 W USB-C power adaptor and 3.5 mm headphone adaptor confirmed in Google's hardware specification
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 16 download up to 1 Gbps and upload up to 75 Mbps; five-carrier aggregation; 4x4 MIMO; LAA; 256-QAM downlink and 64-QAM uplink; operator dependent; no 5G
SIMOne nano-SIM; eSIM hardware; operator support requiredOne nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets; operator dependent
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; 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HD
NFCNFC; Google CastNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese models
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, GLONASS and Galileo; BeiDou outside the US and Puerto Rico

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