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Google Pixel vs Google Pixel 2

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

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GooglePixelGooglePixel 2
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016October 2017
Display
Screen size5″5″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness441 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Display typeAMOLED FHD; 1920 × 1080 pixel resolution confirmed by Expert Reviews; 16:9 aspect ratioAMOLED; 16:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density441 ppi441 ppi
Always-on display–Always-on display; Now Playing identifies music locally
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4; oleophobic coating2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features–95% DCI-P3 coverage; 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 16.77 million colours
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 821Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage32 GB, 128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU64-bit quad-core CPU; 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.35 GHz + 1.9 GHz; security module
GPUAdreno 530Adreno 540
Storage type4 GB LPDDR4 RAM; no microSD slot4 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera12.3 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main cameraf/2.0; 1.55 μm pixels; phase-detection and laser-detection autofocus; CRI-90 dual-LED flashLaser 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 pixelsf/2.4; 1.4 μm pixels; fixed focus
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 240 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fps
Front videoHD at 30 fps1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps
Camera featuresHDR+; Smartburst; Lens Blur; video stabilisation; double-twist gesture switches between camerasPortrait mode on rear and front cameras; Motion Photos; Google Lens preview in Google Photos at launch
Battery and charging
Battery2,770 mAh2,700 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 13 hours–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable; maker claims up to 19 days standby, 26 hours talk, 13 hours Wi-Fi or LTE browsing, 13 hours video and 110 hours audio; actual results vary–
Wired chargingSupplied USB-C 18 W charger; maker claims up to seven hours of mixed use from 15 minutes of charging; 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 g143 g
Thickness8.58 mm7.8 mm
Height × width143.84 × 69.54 mm145.7 × 69.7 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsAnodised aluminium and Gorilla Glass 4; tapered body measures 7.31 mm at the bottom and 8.58 mm at the topAluminium unibody with hybrid coating; Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursVery Silver, Quite Black and Really Blue; Really Blue was US-only at launchJust Black, Clearly White and Kinda Blue; Kinda Blue subject to local operator availability
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesture
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint readerPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; barometer; proximity and ambient light; Hall sensor; Android Sensor HubProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect; Android Sensor Hub; advanced x-axis haptics
SpeakersBottom-firing speaker; adaptive audio amplifierStereo front-firing speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones; two front and one rearThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policyNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was three years
AI featuresGoogle Assistant introduced at launchGoogle Assistant activated with Active Edge; Google Lens preview identified objects, text and landmarks in photos
In the boxUSB-C to USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; USB-C 18 W 9 V/2 A charger; SIM tool; Quick Switch adaptor; USB-A to USB-C cable rated USB 3.0; quick-start packet; earbuds included in India and AustraliaUSB-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 network4G LTE with three-carrier aggregation; UK/rest-of-world variant has FDD LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32 and TDD LTE 38/39/40/41; 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 slotOne nano-SIM; eSIM hardware; operator support required
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 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 4.2Bluetooth 5.0 + LE; LDAC, aptX and aptX HD
NFCNFCNFC; Google Cast
USBUSB-C 3.1; 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied adaptor for a 3.5 mm headphone connection
PositioningGPS and GLONASS; digital compassGPS and GLONASS; BeiDou and Galileo outside the US and Puerto Rico

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