Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL

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If you choose to upgrade from the Google Pixel XL to the Pixel 2 XL you will find yourself with a nice year-over-year performance boost. Both the Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL have 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, however, the Pixel 2 XL included the newer Snapdragon 835 processor with the Pixel Visual Core and Security Module. The Pixel 2 XL also included a 3520 mAh battery, water-resistance and Active Edge technology which allows for quick access to the Google Assistant.

Price Comparison

Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL Pricing

The Pixel XL fetches a higher starting price at $107 compared to the Pixel 2 XL, which starts at $61.

Specs Comparison

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Size

Size and Weight: Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL
Size Pixel XL Pixel 2 XL
Width 76 mm 3.0 inches 77 mm 3.0 inches
Height 155 mm 6.1 inches 158 mm 6.2 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.3 inches 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 168 g 5.9 ounces 175 g 6.2 ounces

Camera

Cameras: Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL
Camera Pixel XL Pixel 2 XL
Primary 12.3 MP 12.2 MP
Resolution None 4032x3024
Aperture f/2.0
Secondary 8.0 MP
Aperture f/2.4

Screen

Screen and Display: Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL
Display Pixel XL Pixel 2 XL
Screen Tech AMOLED None
Resolution 1440x2560 1440x2880
Screen Size 140 mm 5.5 in 152 mm 6.0 in
Pixels Per Inch 534 ppi 537 ppi

Battery

Battery and Charging: Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL
Battery Pixel XL Pixel 2 XL
Capacity 3450 mAh 3450 mAh
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL
Processor Pixel XL Pixel 2 XL
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
CPU Cores 4
GPU Adreno 530

Color Choices

Pixel XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver

Pixel 2 XL

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • Black & White
  • Blue

Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL Colors

The Pixel XL introduces one new color not found in the Pixel 2 XL color palette: Black & White. Both the Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL share two colors: Black and Blue. However, the Pixel XL does away with Silver, previously seen on the Pixel 2 XL.

Storage Options

Pixel XL

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 32GB
  • 128GB

Pixel 2 XL

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL Storage

The Pixel 2 XL introduces one new storage option not found on the Pixel XL: 64GB. Both the Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL share one storage option: 128GB. However, the Pixel 2 XL does not have options for 32GB, as seen on the Pixel XL.

Reviews

Pixel XL

18 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel 2 XL

59 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel XL vs Pixel 2 XL Reviews

Both the Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL earn 4.9 of 5.0 stars from Swappa user reviews.

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