Google Pixel XL vs. Google Pixel 2 XL

Google Pixel XL
  • 5.5" (2560x1440) AMOLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 821 SoC     128GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/2 1 Rear Camera
  • 3450 mAh
Rating: 9/10
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Pixel XL Price
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Google Pixel 2 XL
  • 6" (2880x1440) P-OLED
  • 4GB
    Snapdragon 835 SoC     128GB Storage
  • 12.2-MP, f/1.8, OIS 1 Rear Camera
  • 3520 mAh
Pixel 2 XL
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Pixel 2 XL Price
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Specifications Highlights
Product NamePixel XLPixel 2 XL
ProductPixel XL (Launched 2016-10-04), Price: 270 USD at AmazonPixel 2 XL (Launched 2017-10-01), Price: 289 USD at Amazon
Display5.5" 2560x1440 AMOLED 6" 2880x1440 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 12-MP f/2 (Primary)
  • 28mm 12.2-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP
  • 26mm 8-MP f/2.4
Computing
  • Snapdragon 821 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • None
  • Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • None
Battery3450 mAh3520 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 168g (5.9oz), 154.7x75.7x8.6 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches)IP67, 175g (6.2oz), 157.9x76.7x7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$270$289
Price at Launch$849
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Display
Product NamePixel XLPixel 2 XL
TypeAMOLEDP-OLED
Diagonal (inches)5.5"6"
Display/Body Ratio71.2%76.7%
Resolution2560x14402880x1440
Sharpness (PPI)534 PPI537 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NamePixel XLPixel 2 XL
Megapixel12-MP12.2-MP
Aperturef/2f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 28mm
Sensor SizeMediumSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 720p/240fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 2160p/30fps
Battery
Product NamePixel XLPixel 2 XL
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3450 mAh3520 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Fast Charge
  • Removable
Talk Time26 hours
Computing
Product NamePixel XLPixel 2 XL
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 821Snapdragon 835
Processor ModelMSM8996
Processor # Cores48
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2x2.15 & 2x1.6 GHz2.35 GHz
RAM Options4GB4GB
Internal Storage Options128GB128GB
Memory Card TypeNoneNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1Android 8.0
Communications
Product NamePixel XLPixel 2 XL
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 MbpsLTE CAT15 750/226 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
Sim Card 0
Product NamePixel XLPixel 2 XL
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NamePixel XLPixel 2 XL
Multimedia Features
  • Daydream VR
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Google Pixel XL vs. Google Pixel 2 XL Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

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Geekbench 4 Single

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Geekbench 4 Multi

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3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

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