Google has recently launched the next generation of the pixel as Google Pixel 2. In this generation, Google is launching 2 models: Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL. We are telling you all the things that you need to know about this device.
| Feature | Pixel 2 | Pixel 2 XL |
| OS | Android 8 (Oreo) | Android 8 (Oreo) |
| Display | Cinematic 5.0 in (127 mm) display FHD (1920 x 1080) AMOLED at 441ppi 16:9 2.5D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 Always-on display 95% DCI-P3 coverage 100000:1, super contrast ratio True black level Full 24-bits depth or 16.77 million colors | Fullscreen 6.0 in (152 mm) display QHD+ (2880 x 1440) pOLED at 538ppi 18:9 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 Always-on display 100% DCI-P3 coverage 100000:1, super contrast ratio True black level Full 24-bits depth or 16.77 million colors |
| Camera (Rear) | 12.2MP 1.4μm Autofocus with laser + dual pixel phase detection Optical + electronic image stabilization f/1.8 aperture Video: 1080p @ 30fps, 60fps, 120fps 720p @ 30fps, 60fps, 240fps 4K @ 30fps | 12.2MP 1.4μm Autofocus with laser + dual pixel phase detection Optical + electronic image stabilization f/1.8 aperture Video: 1080p @ 30fps, 60fps, 120fps 720p @ 30fps, 60fps, 240fps 4K @ 30fps |
| Camera(Front) | 8MP 1.4μm f/2.4 aperture Fixed focus Video: 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps 480p @ 30fps | 8MP 1.4μm f/2.4 aperture Fixed focus Video: 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps 480p @ 30fps |
| Processor | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 2.35 Ghz + 1.9 Ghz, 64 Bit Octa-Core Adreno 540 Security module | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 2.35 Ghz + 1.9 Ghz, 64 Bit Octa-Core Adreno 540 Security module |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB Unlimited online storage for photos and videos | 64 GB, 128 GB Unlimited online storage for photos and videos |
| Size and Weight | Length: 45.7 mm Width: 69.7 mm Height: 7.8 mm Weight: 143 g | Length: 57.9 mm Width: 76.7 mm Height: 7.9 mm Weight: 175 g |
| Colors | Just Black Clearly White Kinda Blue | Just Black Black & White |
| Audio | Stereo front-firing speakers Bluetooth 5.0 + LE Wireless HD audio with LDAC, Qualcomm® AptX™ and AptX HD™ audio codecs supported USB-C™ port to use with your own USB-C digital headphones. Headphone Adaptor to connect a 3.5mm jack to your Pixel 3 mics Noise suppression | Stereo front-firing speakers Bluetooth 5.0 + LE Wireless HD audio with LDAC, Qualcomm® AptX™ and AptX HD™ audio codecs supported USB-C™ port to use with your own USB-C digital headphones. Headphone Adaptor to connect a 3.5mm jack to your Pixel 3 mics Noise suppression |
| Battery | 2700 mAh battery Up to 7 hours of go with 15 minutes of charge | 3520 mAh battery Up to 7 hours of go with 15 minutes of charge |
| Wireless and Location | Wireless: Wi-Fi 2.4G + 5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO1 Bluetooth 5.0 + LE NFC eSIM Location: GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo | Wireless: Wi-Fi 2.4G + 5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO1 Bluetooth 5.0 + LE NFC eSIM Location: GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo |
| Channels | World-wide network/mobile compatibility with: GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8 CDMA EVDO Rev A: BC0/BC1/BC10 FDD-LTE: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/66 TD-LTE: Bands 38/40/41 | World-wide network/mobile compatibility with: GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8 CDMA EVDO Rev A: BC0/BC1/BC10 FDD-LTE: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/66 TD-LTE: Bands 38/40/41 |
| Sensors | Active Edge™ Proximity/Ambient light sensor Accelerometer/Gyrometer Magnetometer Pixel Imprint: back-mounted fingerprint sensor for fast unlocking Barometer Hall effect sensor Android Sensor Hub Advanced x-axis haptics for sharper/defined response | Active Edge™ Proximity/Ambient light sensor Accelerometer/Gyrometer Magnetometer Pixel Imprint: back-mounted fingerprint sensor for fast unlocking Barometer Hall effect sensor Android Sensor Hub Advanced x-axis haptics for sharper/defined response |
| Ports | USB-C™ 3.1 Gen 1 Single nano SIM | USB-C™ 3.1 Gen 1 Single nano SIM |
| Material | Aluminium unibody with hybrid coating IP67 water and dust resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 | Aluminium unibody with hybrid coating IP67 water and dust resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 |
| In the Box | Pixel 2 USB-C charger USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone adaptor Quick Start Guide Quick Switch Adaptor | Pixel 2 XL USB-C charger USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone adaptor Quick Start Guide Quick Switch Adaptor |
Things which could have been better
- 4 GB RAM
- 2700 mAh Battery (Pixel 2)
- Storage 64 & 128 GB (No 256 GB Variant)
- Unlimited original-quality storage for photos and videos taken with Pixel until 15 Jan 2021, and high-quality storage for photos taken with Pixel afterward.
- No Audio 3.5 mm Jack
- Single SIM
