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Google Pixel 2 XL vs OnePlus OnePlus 5T

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GooglePixel 2 XLOnePlusOnePlus 5T
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2017November 2017
Display
Screen size6″6.01″
Resolution2880 × 14402160 × 1080
Sharpness537 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Display typepOLED; 18:9 aspect ratioFull Optic AMOLED; 18:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density538 ppi401 ppi
Always-on displayAlways-on display; Now Playing identifies music locally–
Screen protection3D Corning Gorilla Glass 52.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresMaker claims 100% DCI-P3 coverage; 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million colourssRGB and DCI-P3; Adaptive Mode, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Lift Up Display and Ambient Display; Sunlight Display adjusts contrast for gallery, camera, video and games
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 835Snapdragon 835
Memory4 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.35 GHz + 1.9 GHz; security moduleQualcomm Snapdragon 835; octa-core, 10 nm, up to 2.45 GHz
GPUAdreno 540Adreno 540
Storage type4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slotLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 two-lane storage; UK 6/64 GB and 8/128 GB configuration pairings confirmed by TechAdvisor
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP16 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP16 MP
Main cameraLaser and dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.8; 1.4 μm pixels; optical and electronic image stabilisationSony IMX398, 16 MP, f/1.7, 1.12 µm pixels and 27.22 mm focal length
Front cameraf/2.4; 1.4 μm pixels; fixed focusSony IMX371, 16 MP, f/2.0 and 1.0 µm pixels
Zoom–Digital zoom; both rear lenses have the same 27.22 mm focal length; no telephoto camera
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps; time-lapse; EIS optimised for 4K
Front video1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresPortrait mode on rear and front cameras; Motion Photos; Google Lens preview in Google Photos at launchAdditional Sony IMX376K 20 MP camera, f/1.7, 1.0 µm pixels and 27.22 mm focal length; combines four pixels when ambient light is below approximately 10 lux; dual LED flash, Portrait and Quick Capture
Battery and charging
Battery3,520 mAh3,300 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 20 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–Non-removable 3,300 mAh battery
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 varyDash Charge or Fast Charge, 5 V/4 A; supplied adapter and cable
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight175 g162 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.3 mm
Height × width157.9 × 76.7 mm156.1 × 75 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsAluminium unibody with hybrid coating; Gorilla Glass 5Anodised aluminium unibody
ColoursJust Black and Black and WhiteMidnight Black at launch; Lava Red and Sandstone White editions; regional and configuration availability varies
ButtonsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gestureOn-screen navigation; power button, volume rocker and Alert Slider
Water resistance detail–No published IP rating
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensorRear ceramic fingerprint sensor and camera-based Face Unlock; Face Unlock is for unlocking the phone, with more secure methods required by sensitive apps, according to TechAdvisor
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect; Android Sensor Hub; advanced x-axis hapticsFingerprint, Hall, accelerometer, G-sensor, electronic compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, RGB and sensor hub
SpeakersStereo front-firing speakersSingle bottom-facing speaker; Dirac HD Sound; 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise cancellation; AANC support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoOxygenOS based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Software updatesNo 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 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 packetPhone, pre-applied screen protector, translucent case, Dash USB-C cable and adapter, SIM ejector, quick start guide and safety information
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 5G4G; three-carrier aggregation; LTE Cat 12 download and Cat 13 upload; maker states up to 600 Mbit/s and 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier support
SIMOne nano-SIM; eSIM hardware; operator support requiredDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Google's hardware specification lists 2x2 MIMO, while Notebookcheck reports no MIMOWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.0; aptX and aptX HD
NFCNFC; Google CastYes
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied adaptor for a 3.5 mm headphone connectionUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB audio supported
PositioningGPS and GLONASS; BeiDou and Galileo outside the US and Puerto RicoGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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