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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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.
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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 XL | Apple iPhone X | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | LG V30 | |
| Display size, resolution | 6-inch; 2,880x1,440 pixels | 5.8-inch; 2,436x1,135 pixels | 6.3-inch; 2,960x1,440 pixels | 6-inch; 2,880x1,440 pixels |
| Pixel density | 538 ppi | 458ppi | 522ppi | 538 ppi |
| Dimensions (Inches) | 6.2x3.0x0.3 in | 5.65x2.79x0.30 in | 6.4x2.9x0.34 in | 5.96x2.96x0.29 in |
| Dimensions (Millimeters) | 157.9x76.7x7.9 mm | 143.6x70.9x7.7 mm | 162.5x74.8x8.6mm | 151.7x75.4x7.3 mm |
| Weight (Ounces, Grams) | 6.17 oz; 175g | 6.14 oz; 174g | 6.9 oz, 195g | 5.57 oz; 158g |
| Mobile software | Android 8 Oreo | iOS 11 | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.1.2 Nougat |
| Camera | 12-megapixel | Dual 12-megapixel | Dual 12-megapixel | 16-megapixel (standard), 13-megapixel (wide) |
| Front-facing camera | 8-megapixel | 7-megapixel | 8-megapixel | 5-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | A11 Bionic chip, M11 motion coprocessor | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Storage | 64GB, 128GB | 64GB, 256GB | 64GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| RAM | 4GB | TBD | 6GB | 4GB |
| Expandable storage | None | None | Up to 2TB | Up to 2TB |
| Battery | 3,520mAh | 21 hours of talk time on wireless; 13 hours of internet use; 14 hours of video playback on wireless; 60 hours of audio playback on wireless | 3,300mAh | 3,300mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | Back cover | None | Back cover | Back cover |
| Connector | USB-C | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C |
| Special features | Google Assistant; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR-ready | Wireless charging; splash, water and dust resistance; FaceID | S Pen stylus, water-resistant, wireless charging | Water 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: $963 | AT&T: $TBA; Verizon: $TBA: T-Mobile: $800; Sprint: $TBA |
| Price (GBP) | £799 (64GB), £899 (128GB) | £999 (64 GB), £1,149 (256 GB) | £869 | TBA |
| Price (AUD) | AU$1,399 (64GB), AU$1,549 (128GB) | AU$1,229 (64 GB), AU$1,479 (256 GB) | AU$1,499 | TBA |
