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Pixel 2 XL specs vs. iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, LG V30

Google just announced the Pixel 2 XL. Here's how it compares to the competition.

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Google's new Pixel 2 XL in "just black."

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Wednesday an event in San Francisco, Google announced its newest phones : the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The announcement comes after an accidental leak revealing the phones last month.

The new Pixel phones are nearly identical in every way aside from the 2 XL being bigger with a larger battery and a higher price. The Pixel 2 XL comes with a revamped camera, Daydream VR support and no headphone jack. On the outside the Pixel 2 XL looks similar to last year's Pixel XL phone. On the inside, the phone has a faster processor and is running the latest version of Android Oreo 8.0.

Watch this: Google shows off its second-generation Pixel phones

How does it stack up against the competition? Read the spec chart below to see exactly how the Pixel 2 XL compares against the iPhone X , Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and LG V30 .

Google Pixel 2 XL specs compared with the iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8 and LG V30


Google Pixel 2 XLApple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 8LG V30
Display size, resolution 6-inch; 2,880x1,440 pixels5.8-inch; 2,436x1,135 pixels6.3-inch; 2,960x1,440 pixels6-inch; 2,880x1,440 pixels
Pixel density 538 ppi458ppi522ppi538 ppi
Dimensions (Inches) 6.2x3.0x0.3 in5.65x2.79x0.30 in6.4x2.9x0.34 in5.96x2.96x0.29 in
Dimensions (Millimeters) 157.9x76.7x7.9 mm143.6x70.9x7.7 mm162.5x74.8x8.6mm151.7x75.4x7.3 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams) 6.17 oz; 175g6.14 oz; 174g6.9 oz, 195g5.57 oz; 158g
Mobile software Android 8 OreoiOS 11Android 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Camera 12-megapixelDual 12-megapixelDual 12-megapixel16-megapixel (standard), 13-megapixel (wide)
Front-facing camera 8-megapixel7-megapixel8-megapixel5-megapixel
Video capture 4K4K4K4K
Processor Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835A11 Bionic chip, M11 motion coprocessorOcta-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Storage 64GB, 128GB64GB, 256GB64GB64GB, 128GB
RAM 4GBTBD6GB4GB
Expandable storage NoneNoneUp to 2TBUp to 2TB
Battery 3,520mAh21 hours of talk time on wireless; 13 hours of internet use; 14 hours of video playback on wireless; 60 hours of audio playback on wireless3,300mAh3,300mAh
Fingerprint sensor Back coverNoneBack coverBack cover
Connector USB-CLightningUSB-CUSB-C
Special features Google Assistant; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR-readyWireless charging; splash, water and dust resistance; FaceIDS Pen stylus, water-resistant, wireless chargingWater resistant (IP68), wireless charging, wide-angle camera, Floating Bar tab
Price off-contract (USD) $849 (64GB), $949 (128GB)$999(64 GB), $1,149 (256 GB)AT&T: $950; Verizon: $960; T-Mobile: $930; Sprint: $960; U.S. Cellular: $963AT&T: $TBA; Verizon: $TBA: T-Mobile: $800; Sprint: $TBA
Price (GBP) £799 (64GB), £899 (128GB)£999 (64 GB), £1,149 (256 GB)£869TBA
Price (AUD) AU$1,399 (64GB), AU$1,549 (128GB)AU$1,229 (64 GB), AU$1,479 (256 GB)AU$1,499TBA

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